For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1800030 |
| Date Issued: | Mar 15, 2018 - 9:27am |
|
|
|
Shave for the Brave: Washoe County Sheriff's Office team to take part in St. Baldrick's Day head shaving event to help fight childhood cancer |
|
| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
More than a dozen members of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office staff, their families, and friends plan to shave their heads Friday evening when they join Reno's annual St. Baldrick's Day event to help the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation raise money to support childhood cancer research.
The Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation has dubbed the Reno St. Baldrick's event "Shave for the Brave" and, according to their website, "Part of NNCCF's mission is to advocate for increased research funds with hopes one day our kids will be cancer-free. Each year around St. Patrick's Day we ask the community to ‘shave for the brave' and go bald in support of childhood cancer research.
"In partnership with the St. Baldrick's Foundation, NNCCF's annual Shave for the Brave events have raised more than $2.4 million since 2006. We have shaved more than 3,600 local heads!"
The Sheriff's "Green for Gold" team is one of nearly 30 teams featuring hundreds of people willing to bare their heads to help fight childhood cancer. Anyone who would like to support their effort may do so at: https://www.stbaldricks.org/teams/GreenForGold2018
Event: St. Baldrick's Day "Shave for the Brave" event to help fight childhood cancer
Date: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2018; registration opens at 5:15 p.m.
Location: Downtown Reno Ballroom, 401 N. Center Street, Reno
Support: https://www.stbaldricks.org/teams/GreenForGold2018
Members of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office have been long-time supporters of the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation. NNCCF is a 501 (C)(3) nonprofit located in Reno, Nevada that supports northern Nevada children with cancer.
The foundation's mission is based on the principle that "childhood cancer can be devastating financially and emotionally to children, parents, and siblings. No journey through childhood cancer is the same and NNCCF strives to assist each family with individualized care. Our organization provides support at no cost to families. We also fund research for safe treatment and cures, and advocate for more federal support for childhood cancer research."
For more information about the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation visit: nvchildrenscancer.org
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.