The Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation’s vision is to reach every family affected by childhood cancer in the Northern Nevada and Eastern Sierra regions.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for children with cancer and their families by providing financial assistance and compassionate support programs while advocating for increased research funds and raising public awareness.
Our goals are:
- To alleviate the financial burden and emotional strain that comes with the battle against childhood cancer
- To enhance and expand public awareness of childhood cancer
- To promote research to find a cure
- To be proactive in assisting families throughout the treatment journey by connecting them with other national, regional and local resources
Childhood Cancer Facts
- Childhood Cancer is the #1 disease related killer of children – more than AIDS, asthma, diabetes and cystic fibrosis combined.
- Every school day, 46 children – or two classrooms of students – are diagnosed with cancer in this country.
- Over 40,000 children and adolescents are currently being treated for childhood cancers in the US.
- Nearly 50 children in the Northern Nevada area are diagnosed with some form of childhood cancer each year. The average length of treatment is 2-5 years.
- Currently, there remains no known preventative guidelines for childhood cancer
| Main Phone |
775-825-0888 |
| Address |
3550 Barron Way, #5A |
| City |
Reno |
| State/Province (US/Canada) |
NV |
| Postal Code |
89511 |
Organization Overview
Organization Details
| Mission |
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for children with cancer and their families by providing financial assistance and compassionate support programs while advocating for increased research funds and raising public awareness. |
| Sectors |
Children & Youth, Health & Well-Being, Nevada, Reno |
| Geographical Reach |
Northern Nevada |
| Programs |
Family Assistance; Support Group; Kids’ Club; Clinic Assistance; Resource Guide;
Reel Kids, Real Living; Adopt-A-Family;
Family Holiday Party |
| Events |
Poker Tournament; Boats, Bands and Brews; Annual Golf Tournament; St. Baldrick’s |
Board Leadership
| Full-Time Staff |
1 |
| Part-Time Staff |
2 |
| Board List |
Daniel Buhrmann, Vice President; Matt Clafton, Treasurer; Joel Grace, Secretary; Cariann Champagne; Steven DeLong; Lisa Fleck; Shirley Folkins-Roberts, Esq.; Kathleen Hale; Michon Kessler; Kyle Larkin; Peter McMullan; Renate Neumann; Sandra Newmark; Meagan Noin; Amy Riley; Doug Roberts; Pat Schlosser; Christy Smith; Dr. Robin S. White; Taylor Wondries; Donna Breen, Emeritus; Melba Holderman, Emeritus; Ginny Wiswell, Emeritus |
| Board Meeting Frequency |
Monthly |
