Candlelighters Lights Iconic Welcome to Las Vegas Sign Gold to Honor National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada, the State’s first and oldest nonprofit organization serving local children and their families battling pediatric cancer, and Clark County Commissioners Susan Brager and Marilyn Kirkpatrick came together to launch the nonprofit organization’s annual shineGOLD campaign in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.  Candlelighters families, community leaders and the […]

Be a Superhero for Kids Battling Cancer; Sign Up to Run, Walk, Have Fun for Candlelighters Sept. 15 at Mountain’s Edge’s Exploration Park

Grab a cape and be a superhero to support kids with cancer and the local nonprofit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada at the Superhero 5K with Chet Buchanan.  The morning event and festivities are Saturday, Sept. 15 at Exploration Park in the Mountain’s Edge Master Planned Community in southwest Las Vegas. Now in its […]

Madame Tussauds Las Vegas Teams up with Cure 4 The Kids Foundation to Help Fight Childhood Cancer with Signed Gwen Stefani Guitar

What a wonderful life! Madame Tussauds Las Vegas teamed up with Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, a local Las Vegas nonprofit, to help fight childhood cancer. In honor of the famed Gwen Stefani’s new residency in Vegas and her recently announced partnership with the reputable organization, the renowned attraction was pleased to support the efforts to raise funds for the […]

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Joins with Las Vegas 51s to Go to Bat for Children Fighting Childhood Cancer

This September, thousands of individuals nationwide will join together in the battle against childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases by participating in the Las Vegas St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer. Las Vegas is one of 65 cities nationwide helping raise funds and awareness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.  On Saturday, July 28, a Kick-Off Party will be held at Cashman Field, in partnership with the Las Vegas […]

Naqvi Injury Law Pledges Multi-Year Support of Cure 4 the Kids Foundation

Cure 4 the Kids Foundation has announced that Las Vegas-based Naqvi Injury Law has begun a multi-year pledge commitment to help further the mission of the nonprofit organization, and its pediatric outpatient treatment center.  Pictured: Jenae Page, office manager, Naqvi Injury Law; Annette Logan-Parker, president & CEO, Cure 4 the Kids Foundation, Ellie Naqvi, legal administrator, Naqvi […]

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada Holds Annual Camp Independent Firefly

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada held its annual Camp Independent Firefly at YMCA Camp Whittle in Fawnskin, California (Big Bear) Tuesday, June 12 through Friday, June 15. The annual medically-supervised, outdoor event hosted 115 children coping with cancer so that, despite their health concerns, they can participate in this childhood summertime right of passage.  Camp Independent Firefly […]

Mad Hatter Cocktail Tea Party Raises $25,000 for StoryBook Homes Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic

The third annual Mad Hatter Cocktail Tea Party raised an impressive $25,000 during the four-hour event on Saturday, June 9, 2018.  The tea party raises funds for the StoryBook Homes Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic for childhood cancer survivors. Operated by Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, it is the only clinic in Nevada created specifically to address […]

Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation Announces 22nd Annual Summer Camp for Critically Ill Children and Their Siblings

The Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation (NVCCF) will hold its 22nd annual Camp Cartwheel Summer Camp at Torino Ranch for critically ill children and their siblings July 18 – 21 and 25 – 28. The event, created and managed by NVCCF, is a 24-hour, medically supervised, outdoor and overnight camp experience for children diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses.  Camp Cartwheel has […]

Las Vegas St. Jude Walk Run to End Childhood Cancer Hosts Ice Skating Fundraiser

The Las Vegas St. Jude Walk Run to End Childhood Cancer hosted an ice skating fundraiser on Sunday, June 10 at City National Arena. Proceeds from the event support the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Finding cures. Saving children (Photo courtesy of St. Jude’s) Photo courtesy of St. Jude’s Chance, the Vegas Golden Knights […]

Third Annual “Mad Hatter’s” Cocktail Tea Party Benefits Storybook Homes Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic June 9, 2018

The public is invited to support childhood cancer survivors — and their unique medical, emotional and social needs — at the Mad Hatter’s cocktail tea party on Saturday, June 9, 2018, in the lobby of the Roseman University of Health Sciences’ Breakthrough Building at One Breakthrough Way, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89135.  This year, attendees will be invited […]

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