TO GIVE IS TO RECEIVE
is your opportunity to embrace critically ill children and adults living in our community. Please give what you can to help support the 40+ services NVCCF provides at no cost to those fighting a daily battle against cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
HOPE. COURAGE. TRIUMPH.
Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation is a non-profit organization offering over 40 programs and services for critically-ill children and their families living in Southern Nevada as well as adults diagnosed with cancer.
Our mission is to work side by side with the medical community to provide social, emotional, educational, financial, and psychological support services and programs to families of all children diagnosed with a life threatening or critical illness such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell, renal, blood and immunologic diseases as well as to adults touched by cancer.
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“Chair” Yoga – MUST RSVP!
“Chair” Yoga – MUST RSVP!
Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. This class has been modified to be easy-but very beneficial!
MUST RSVP! ONLINE or CALL 702.871.7333
Design a Mask “A Go-Go” with Jimmy – MUST RSVP!
Design a Mask “A Go-Go” with Jimmy – MUST RSVP!
Design your own face mask - all materials will be provided.
MUST RSVP! ONLINE or CALL
Class size limited to 8
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Yoga with Kitty – MUST RSVP!
Yoga with Kitty – MUST RSVP!
An ancient system of breathing practices, physical exercises, postures and meditation intended to integrate the practitioner's body, mind and spirit.
MUST RSVP! ONLINE or CALL 702.871.7333
Class limited to 9
Stress Relief with Beads – MUST RSVP!
Stress Relief with Beads – MUST RSVP!
Experience how the creative process can enhance healing. You will have a wonderful time making beaded bracelets and forming friendships.
MUST RSVP!
Class limited to 9
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Woman to Woman Support Group – MUST RSVP!
Woman to Woman Support Group – MUST RSVP!
This group is for women who are or have been diagnosed with cancer. Please join us for discussions on important issues woman face, both big and small, in a private and judgement free zone. Together we'll navigate womanhood in cancer, with all the kindness, compassion and support women can give.
MUST RSVP! ONLINE or CALL 702.871.7333
Limit 14 Attendees
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Yoga with Kitty – MUST RSVP!
Yoga with Kitty – MUST RSVP!
An ancient system of breathing practices, physical exercises, postures and meditation intended to integrate the practitioner's body, mind and spirit.
MUST RSVP! ONLINE or CALL 702.871.7333
Class limited to 9
Acupressure with Nina – MUST RSVP!
Acupressure with Nina – MUST RSVP!
Join Nina as she teaches self-care with acupressure techniques.
The benefits of acupressure:
* Relieving Stress, Tension and Anxiety * Improving Sleep * Relaxing Muscles and Joints * Soothing the Pain and Discomfort of a sports or other injury * Reducing Digestive Issues * Minimizing Headaches * Alleviating Chronic Pain
MUST RSVP Online or Call 702.871.7333
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Woman to Woman Support Group – MUST RSVP!
Woman to Woman Support Group – MUST RSVP!
This group is for women who are or have been diagnosed with cancer. Please join us for discussions on important issues woman face, both big and small, in a private and judgement free zone. Together we'll navigate womanhood in cancer, with all the kindness, compassion and support women can give.
MUST RSVP! ONLINE or CALL 702.871.7333
Limit 14 Attendees
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Vision Board – MUST RSVP!
Vision Board – MUST RSVP!
A vision board is a tool used to help clarify, concentrate and maintain focus on a specific life goal. Literally, a vision board is any sort of board on which you display images that represent whatever you want to be, do or have in your life. Join Gretchen to identify your vision and give it clarity.
MUST RSVP ONLINE or CALL 702-871-7333
Limit of 9 Attendees
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Qigong – MUST RSVP!
Qigong – MUST RSVP!
Qigong is an ancient Chinese exercise that aids in purging and regulating the systems in our bodies. These simple, yet powerful simple movements are incorporated with breath work and guided imagery, which results in increased energy, balance, vitality and an overall sense of well being.
MUST RSVP ONLINE or CALL 702-871-7333
Class limited to 9 Attendees
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Reiki Share Circle – MUST RSVP!
Reiki Share Circle – MUST RSVP!
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation. Come join us and learn more about Reiki. Participants will experience it in the form of a Reiki Share Circle with several Reiki Practitioners.
MUST RSVP Online or Call 702-871-7333
Limited to 6 Attendees
Woman to Woman Support Group – MUST RSVP!
Woman to Woman Support Group – MUST RSVP!
This group is for women who are or have been diagnosed with cancer. Please join us for discussions on important issues woman face, both big and small, in a private and judgement free zone. Together we'll navigate womanhood in cancer, with all the kindness, compassion and support women can give.
MUST RSVP! ONLINE or CALL 702.871.7333
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PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Project A.R.K. provides professional services to families of all children diagnosed with life-threatening and chronic illnesses and living in Southern Nevada providing financial, educational, and emotional support services for critically ill children and their families.
The Caring Place is dedicated to easing the journey of those adults diagnosed with cancer as well as their caregivers. We provide no-cost programs and services to support, educate and empower those who have or have had cancer as well as their direct caregivers.
NVCCF provides a way for chronically-ill children to continue their education while receiving treatment and return to school with equal opportunity and all accommodations required by law to aid them in the pursuit of their educational and life-long goals.
Camp Cartwheel spans two weeks each summer and welcomes over 200 children and 150 generous volunteers has become and set the standard for summer camps for critically ill children, their siblings, and for children whose parents are diagnosed with cancer.
Donations go toward improving the lives of those touched by cancer.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
LEARN MORE ABOUT NVCCF
We work side by side with the medical community to provide support services and programs to families of all children diagnosed with a life threatening or critical illness as well as to adults touched by cancer.
There are a number of volunteer opportunities for many events and programs.
