Juvenile Arthritis Awareness

Arthritis affects a wide range of people – including children. Conditions such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, myositis and vasculitis are rheumatological conditions. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s pediatric rheumatologist, Dr. Saumya Joshi, talks with the Vegas Morning Blend about these conditions and how they can be treated.

KTNV’s Vegas Morning Blend

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation “Happy Xmas (Cancer’s Over)” Music Video Wins Pacific Southwest Emmy® Award

“Happy Xmas (Cancer’s Over),” a holiday-themed track and music video featuring Cure 4 The Kids Foundation patients, celebrities, and well-known recording artists, received the 2024 EMMY® for Outstanding Musical Composition & Arrangement by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Pacific Southwest Chapter. 

The EMMY® was presented to Mitch Koulouris, the driving force behind Christmas 4 The Kids, a 22-track holiday album that included the song “Happy Xmas (Cancer’s Over).” One hundred (100) percent of the proceeds from sales and streaming of the 22 songs continue to benefit Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Southern Nevada’s only pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center.

In addition to producing the digital album and single, Koulouris also produced and directed the “Happy Xmas (Cancer’s Over)” music video at the state-of-the-art Vū Studios, which featured Kyle Khou, Nick Carter, Las Vegas celebrities and supporters, as well as patients and providers of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. The “Happy Xmas” track was recorded at the Electric Shop Recording Studios in Las Vegas.

Touchstone Living Debuts Energy-Efficient ‘Solaris’ Community in Southwest Valley

SOLARIS is a community of just 84 homes situated near Russell Road & the 215 Beltway, offering a lifestyle designed for individuals on-the-go.

Homebuyers have the option of two- or three-story homes offering two or three bedrooms, two bathrooms, unique floorplans and many included upgrades. Solar Panels are included with every home.

SOLARIS homes range from 1,183 to 1,739 square feet and begin at $339,990. Additionally, SOLARIS homebuyers have access to a dog park, pool and on-site EV chargers, to fully embrace a green lifestyle.

Vegas Business Digest

Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council Explains ‘While You Wait’ Campaign on Vegas PBS’ Nevada Week

The Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council was formed during the 2019 Legislative Session. Its mission is to improve the lives of those families affected by rare diseases by giving them a stronger voice in state government.

The ‘While You Wait Campaign’ starts this process to determine the incidence of rare diseases in Nevada and the challenges faced by those affected. 

Annette Logan-Parker, Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council Chair, Dr. Joseph Lasky, Medical Director, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, and Tiffany Ruben, mother of four children affected by an ultra-rare disease called Niemann Pick Disease, Type C, appear on Vegas PBS’ Nevada Week.

Nevada Week

American Lung Association in Nevada’s LUNG FORCE Walk is Saturday, May 11, 2024

The American Lung Association in Nevada estimates that 2,100 Nevadans will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year. The LUNG FORCE Walk is part of a national movement to defeat lung cancer by increasing awareness of the disease and working to increase funding for research.

Anyone with lungs can get lung cancer, including those who have never smoked. Thanks to the American Lung Association, the National Institutes of Health have increased funding for lung cancer research by 130 percent. Since 2016, the Food and Drug Administration has approved more than 50 new lung cancer treatments. The LUNG FORCE Walk is an essential part of this effort

News 3 Interview

Las Vegas Now Interview

Nevada’s First Clean Energy Fair A Success!

The first Nevada Clean Energy Fair was a remarkable showcase of the latest clean energy products from several vendors. In addition, a series of panel discussions featured a lineup of experts. These experts, with their deep knowledge in financing, tax credits, incentives, and more, provided invaluable insights to the attendees.

The Nevada Clean Energy Fair, a collaborative effort of Sol-Up Solar, Sierra Club Toiyabe Chapter, Nevada Conservation Fund, Citizens’ Climate Lobby, The Nevada Clean Energy Fund, and many other organizations, was a resounding success.

KTNV Channel 13 Action News interview