NVCCF became the official Nevada Chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Inc. NVCCF was the first to respond to the needs of sickle cell patients (90% African American and 10% Hispanic) and the only foundation providing all services for those diagnosed with immunologic diseases in the Las Vegas community. No services were offered to these populations prior the NVCCF’s involvement.
NVCCF announced the addition of a local foundation into its programs which provides health, wellness, and emotional support for adults diagnosed and touched by cancer along with their school age children and caregivers. The Caring Place Program serves as a complement to medical treatment by providing Reiki, reflexology, yoga, stress management, massage, wellness activities, support groups, counseling and various other services for adults diagnosed with cancer. In 2016, NVCCF also announced the addition of The ORION Cancer Grant which provides financial support for basic living needs to adults in cancer treatment and in financial crisis due to cancer.