Centennial Toyota hosts the Third Annual Centennial Shave Off event on Friday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Young cancer patients – Dace Ash Davis, age 5, and Taylor Hammond, age 7 – will shave the head of a member of the dealership’s executive team and others as part of a company-wide fundraiser in conjunction with its support of the upcoming 25th Anniversary Superhero 5K with Chet … [Read more...] about Centennial Toyota Hosts Head-Shaving Event in Honor of Children Battling Cancer: Third Annual “Shave Off” benefits Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada
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$50,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels Donation to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Will Create Statewide Pediatric Cancer Registry
Las Vegas - Hyundai Hope on Wheels presented Cure 4 The Kids Foundation with a $50,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels Impact Award on August 12, 2015. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is one of 22 recipients of a 2015 Hyundai Impact Award in recognition of the institution’s proven track record in serving families affected by pediatric cancer. In 2015, Hope on Wheels will award more than … [Read more...] about $50,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels Donation to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Will Create Statewide Pediatric Cancer Registry
Partnership with Bank of America Opens Five New Goodwill of Southern Nevada Donation Locations
For the first time in Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s 40-year history in the greater Las Vegas area, a local bank is donating space at multiple branches for convenient attended donation locations for the local nonprofit. As of August 3, 2015, five new freestanding Goodwill donation locations are officially open in the parking lots at the following Bank of America branches … [Read more...] about Partnership with Bank of America Opens Five New Goodwill of Southern Nevada Donation Locations
March of Dimes Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Nevada State Bank CEO
LAS VEGAS – March of Dimes recently presented Dallas Haun, chairman and CEO of Nevada State Bank, with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the organization dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, and reducing premature births and infant mortality. Phil Kalsman, state director of the Nevada Chapter of March of Dimes, … [Read more...] about March of Dimes Presents Lifetime Achievement Award to Nevada State Bank CEO
Bank of Nevada Collecting School Supplies for Hundreds of Students in Need
The public is invited to help provide school supplies for hundreds of Southern Nevada students whose parents may have difficulty providing the basic supplies their child will need. The 2015 Bank of Nevada School Supply Drive, happening August 10, 2015 through August 28, 2015, is a chance for Bank of Nevada employees, customers as well as the general public to … [Read more...] about Bank of Nevada Collecting School Supplies for Hundreds of Students in Need
Wine & Ribs For the Community Health Alliance
Fourth annual benefit supports access to medical and dental care for low-income and uninsured Nevadans Reno, Nev. – Community Health Alliance (CHA) will hold its fourth annual Wine & Ribs fundraiser at Bartley Ranch Regional Park at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15. Proceeds from the event will support CHA in its mission to provide medical and dental care for low-income and … [Read more...] about Wine & Ribs For the Community Health Alliance
Reno’s Third Annual Hemophilia Walk & 5K Planned for September 12!
For the third year in a row, Northern Nevadans will be walking or running to raise critical funds and awareness for those affected by inherited bleeding disorders during the 2015 Hemophilia Walk & 5K. The one mile walk and 5K are scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Virginia Lake Park in Reno. Participants are strongly encouraged to register for the walk at … [Read more...] about Reno’s Third Annual Hemophilia Walk & 5K Planned for September 12!
United Blood Services to Host Blood Drive at Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
WHO: United Blood Services of Las Vegas WHAT: Community blood drive at Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall WHY: Find the hero in you! Volunteer blood donors are needed in Las Vegas year-round. All donors at this blood drive will receive two vouchers to the Firelight Buffet at Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall. Restrictions Apply. As Southern Nevada’s … [Read more...] about United Blood Services to Host Blood Drive at Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall
United Blood Services to Host Independence Day Blood Drive at Rampart Casino and JW Marriott
WHO: United Blood Services of Las Vegas WHAT: Community blood drive at the Rampart Casino at the Resort at Summerlin and JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa WHY: Find the hero in you! Volunteer blood donors are needed in Las Vegas year-round, but summer is especially difficult. In order to help convince donors to give this holiday weekend, all donors at this … [Read more...] about United Blood Services to Host Independence Day Blood Drive at Rampart Casino and JW Marriott
Table 34 Helps Both Three Square & Opportunity Village During Restaurant Week
Table 34 Las Vegas is once again participating in Restaurant Week for its dinner service through June 26, with some proceeds benefiting Three Square. Since its inception in 2007, Las Vegas Restaurant Week has raised nearly $1 million for Three Square, including nearly $170,282 in 2014. 100 percent of the proceeds collected from participating restaurants benefits Three Square … [Read more...] about Table 34 Helps Both Three Square & Opportunity Village During Restaurant Week
Eleventh Annual PENTA Charity Golf Classic Raises $125,000 for Southern Nevada Nonprofits
LAS VEGAS – The PENTA Building Group recently helped raise $125,000 for three local nonprofit organizations during its 11th annual Charity Golf Classic held at the Revere Golf Club in Henderson, Nevada. Participants of this year’s event included 336 golfers from 94 companies. These participants contributed through sponsorships and donations to raise funds for the Nevada … [Read more...] about Eleventh Annual PENTA Charity Golf Classic Raises $125,000 for Southern Nevada Nonprofits
McDonald’s to Host Fundraiser to Benefit Injured Police Officers Fund
WHO: McDonald’s Southern Nevada restaurants and the Clark County Injured Police Officers Fund WHAT: McDonald’s restaurants invite all community members to visit Southern Nevada restaurants on Tuesday, June 9 for a special fundraising event. During the event, McDonald’s Southern Nevada owner/operators will donate one dollar from the sale of any premium breakfast item to … [Read more...] about McDonald’s to Host Fundraiser to Benefit Injured Police Officers Fund
Colliers International – Las Vegas Raises More Than $75,000 at Annual Golf Tournament
LAS VEGAS – Mike Mixer, executive managing director of Colliers International – Las Vegas, announced that the company’s 21st Annual Links for Life Charity Golf Tournament raised more than $75,000 for various children’s charities in Southern Nevada. The 21st Annual Links for Life Charity Golf Tournament was held May 14 at the Las Vegas Country Club. Benefactors from across … [Read more...] about Colliers International – Las Vegas Raises More Than $75,000 at Annual Golf Tournament
United Blood Services to Award 16 College Scholarships to Area High Schools
WHO: United Blood Services of Las Vegas WHAT: 15th Annual Celebration of Life High School Awards and Scholarship Banquet WHY: Approximately 6100 units of blood were donated during the 2014-2015 school year by students in Clark County and neighboring school districts as part of the United Blood Services High School Blood Drive Program. That number … [Read more...] about United Blood Services to Award 16 College Scholarships to Area High Schools
5,714 Pints of Blood Still Needed for United Blood Services’ Summer Kick-Off Challenge
LAS VEGAS – United Blood Services Nevada needs to collect more than 9,500 pints of blood and platelets before May 31 in order to ensure a steady and ample supply. As of May 14, we have collected 3,786 pints, 5,714 short of our ultimate goal. Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer for the blood bank, when donations unfortunately decrease just as the demand increases. In an … [Read more...] about 5,714 Pints of Blood Still Needed for United Blood Services’ Summer Kick-Off Challenge