Wayne and Catherine Laska, the prinicipals of Storybook Homes, know a lot about the "late-effects" of childhood cancer treatment. They know because one of their sons is a childhood cancer survivor. As a young boy, he was diagnosed with stage four cancer as the result of a Wilms Tumor. Although the prognosis was not good at the time, he survived and for that the family is thankful.
Several years after treatment ended, they discovered ...
Read More
Circus Couture Preparing For 8th Spectacular Year!
It's no secret that Las Vegas is full of talent. But when the performers, fashion designers, and artists volunteer their time and talent to help others -- specifically those families facing childhood cancer -- we think that needs to be shared.
Circus Couture was co-founded by Erica Linz who for many years flew through the air on a nightly basis in one of the Cirque du Soleil shows on the Las Vegas Strip. Make no mistake, she still flies ...
Read More
Bank of Nevada iPad Donation Helping Students Achieve
Many studies have shown the importance of students becoming reading proficient by the third grade. Educational experts believe this is the time when most students will transition from learning to read to reading to learn.
But some students need additional help in reaching that goal by third grade. That's why Bank of Nevada has chosen to help those students by donating iPads to several schools. The iPads also include Square Panda ...
Read More
Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s Top 5 Spring Cleaning Tips
Before pulling out the mop and the cleaning supplies, don’t forget to declutter, donate and help someone in our community get a fresh start this spring.
No matter what you donate – clothes, home goods, toys, furniture, electronics – you are helping put Nevadans into jobs. And when anyone gets a job it breaks the cycle of poverty and stabilizes families.
How does this happen? Because sales of donations in Goodwill retail stores fund job ...
Read More
“Mad Hatter” Tea Party Raising Funds for Childhood Cancer Survivors
The public is invited to support childhood cancer survivors by enjoying an afternoon of tea, cakes, sandwiches — and a few surprises — at the “Mad Hatter’s” Tea Party on Saturday, April 15, 2017, in the Palm Room at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas.
Based on the Lewis Carroll classic story, Alice in Wonderland, the “Mad Hatter’s” Tea Party is a fundraiser in support of Nevada’s Long-Term Follow-Up (LTFU) Clinic for childhood cancer ...
Read More
Four Legal Aid Organizations Benefit from Bank of Nevada Donation
Four nonprofit organizations that provide legal services to those unable to afford it will share a $9,675 donation from Bank of Nevada. The bank recently sponsored a continuing legal education event, and donated all funds raised through event ticket sales to four charities: Nevada Foundation for Consumer Education, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Southern Nevada Senior Law Program and Nevada Legal Services.
Read more at ...
Read More
BE Engaged Nevada on 8 News Now Sunday Morning
A big --and heartfelt-- thanks to Nia Wong and the 8 News Now crew for their efforts in educating viewers about the BE Engaged Summit happening on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
BE Engaged Committee Members Debra Guedry and Peter Guzman ( Latin Chamber of Commerce) explained the need for business leaders to get involved in supporting programs that are improving student outcomes and achievement in our public schools.
For more information on this ...
Read More
Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2017 Takes Place March 29,2017
LAS VEGAS - Nevada business owners and executives are joining Southern Nevada’s leading business organizations to support effective educational programs, improved student outcomes, and create a pathway to a more diverse economy in Southern Nevada at this year’s Business + Education (BE) Engaged Summit 2017.
The summit, which takes place on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at The Smith Center, seeks business participation and ...
Read More
Scale the Strat is on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Stratosphere Tower
Scale the Strat is an extreme stair climb that will take hundreds of participants up all 1,455 steps of the iconic Stratosphere Tower. The event supports the American Lung Association in Nevada's mission of preventing lung disease and promoting lung health.
Scale the Strat will take place on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Registration is now open at www.ScaletheStrat.com
Read more on VegasNews.com ...
Read More
Bank of Nevada donates 42 iPads to Andre Agassi Preparatory Academy
Bank of Nevada has a long history of supporting local schools through volunteer efforts, literacy programs, reading programs, as well as financial support. The recent donation of 42 iPads to the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy will help students at the Title 1 school access a new phonics program designed to help students become better readers by the third grade. Studies have shown students who are proficient in reading by third grade ...
Read More
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 22
- Next Page »
