LAS VEGAS - January 4, 2024 - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Southern Nevada's only pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Tonn as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2024. This promotion is part of a board of directors-supported management succession plan. Tonn has been an integral … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Announces Senior Leadership Changes
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Nine Lucky Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Patients Offered Two-Day “Contracts” to Become Team Captain of the Las Vegas Desert Dogs
Las Vegas Desert Dogs’ “Power of the Pack” Campaign Aims to Strengthen Community Unity LAS VEGAS - December 8, 2023 - The Las Vegas Desert Dogs, Las Vegas’ official National League Lacrosse (NLL) team is giving several Cure 4 The Kids Foundation patients the opportunity of a lifetime — to join the team! Nine (9) lucky patients of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Southern … [Read more...] about Nine Lucky Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Patients Offered Two-Day “Contracts” to Become Team Captain of the Las Vegas Desert Dogs
Celebrities Come Together to Support the “Happy Xmas” Shout-Out Challenge
The Community Is Encouraged To Join Gwen Stefani, Nick Carter, Criss Angel, Las Vegas Desert Dogs, The B52’s, Carrot Top And Many Others to Bring Holiday Cheer to Kids with Cancer and Rare Diseases LAS VEGAS - November 30, 2023 - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Southern Nevada's only pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, has announced the C4K "Happy Xmas" … [Read more...] about Celebrities Come Together to Support the “Happy Xmas” Shout-Out Challenge
Cure 4 the Kids Foundation and SilverSummit Healthplan Partnership Results in Recruitment of Southern Nevada’s Newest Pediatric Rheumatologist
$100,000 SilverSummit Community Investment Program Grant Helped Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Recruit Dr. Saumya Joshi to Nevada LAS VEGAS – Oct. 23, 2023 - A groundbreaking collaboration between Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Southern Nevada's only pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, and SilverSummit Healthplan, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene … [Read more...] about Cure 4 the Kids Foundation and SilverSummit Healthplan Partnership Results in Recruitment of Southern Nevada’s Newest Pediatric Rheumatologist
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Receives $50,000 Research Grant from Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundation
Funding Will Support and Expand Research Capabilities for Pediatric and Rare Disease Patients at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation LAS VEGAS - June 14, 2023 - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Southern Nevada's only pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, received a $50,000 grant from the Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundation to support C4K's clinical research … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Receives $50,000 Research Grant from Tony and Renee Marlon Charitable Foundation
Cure 4 the Kids Foundation’s Annette Logan-Parker to Chair Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council
LAS VEGAS - January 19, 2023 - Annette Logan-Parker, founder and CEO of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Nevada’s premier pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, has been selected as chairperson of The Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council (NVRDAC). NVRDAC was formed under SB315 during Nevada’s 2019 Legislative Session. The council’s mission as an advising body is to … [Read more...] about Cure 4 the Kids Foundation’s Annette Logan-Parker to Chair Nevada Rare Disease Advisory Council
The Englestad Foundation Donates $556K to Cure 4 the Kids Foundation for the Behavioral Health Needs of Childhood Cancer & Rare Disease Patients
LAS VEGAS - November 9, 2022 - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K) announced the Englestad Foundation's support, which provides $556,000 to fund the behavioral health needs of childhood cancer and rare disease patients. The Englestad Foundation funding covers a year's worth of Behavioral Health Team services to assist patients and their families with the impacts of a childhood … [Read more...] about The Englestad Foundation Donates $556K to Cure 4 the Kids Foundation for the Behavioral Health Needs of Childhood Cancer & Rare Disease Patients
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Announces Promotion of Dr. Aimee Foord
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Specialist Elevated to Director of Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Clinic LAS VEGAS - November 3, 2022 - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Nevada’s premier pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, has promoted Dr. Aimee Foord to director of the Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Clinic. C4K’s Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Clinic … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Announces Promotion of Dr. Aimee Foord
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Announces New Medical Director
Dr. Joseph Lasky Becomes the Highest Ranking Physician Within Cure 4 The Kids Foundation LAS VEGAS – October 3, 2022 - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation (C4K), Nevada's only pediatric cancer and rare disease treatment center, has announced Joseph Lasky III, M.D., is being promoted from Director of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology to Medical Director. In his new position, Dr. Lasky will … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Announces New Medical Director
Healthcare Heroes2021
Corporate Sponsor It means the world to us to provide care to the communities where we live and work. At Southwest Medical, part of Optum Care, it’s something we have been doing for nearly 50 years. Across each passing decade, the health and well-being of our patients, our community and our team members continues to be our top priority. We want to see patients stay … [Read more...] about Healthcare Heroes
Women to Watch 2021
Over Nevada’s diverse business landscape stands a group of women who have served as mentors, change agents and influencers for their communities. These women have proven time and again that limits can be pushed and determination is essential to a successful career. The 2021 class of Women to Watch represent this classification of female business executive. They’ve stood through … [Read more...] about Women to Watch 2021
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Vitalant and Be The Match Announce “Find It In Your Heart To Donate” Event on Friday, February 12
LAS VEGAS - To help increase the blood supply in Southern Nevada and to encourage more people to join the bone marrow registry, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation has joined with Vitalant and Be The Match for the "Find It In Your Heart To Donate" event. Blood DonationThe public is strongly encouraged to make an appointment to donate blood on Friday, February 12, 2021, between 8 a.m. … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Vitalant and Be The Match Announce “Find It In Your Heart To Donate” Event on Friday, February 12
Golf 4 The Kids Tournament Raises A Record-Setting $100,000 For Pediatric Cancer Patient Care
LAS VEGAS - The extreme generosity of golfers, sponsors, donors, and volunteers participating in the 2020 Golf 4 The Kids Tournament helped raise an incredible $100,000 at the annual event. This is the first time Golf 4 The Kids has reached the six-figure milestone. Funds raised at the event will provide direct support for patient care at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, … [Read more...] about Golf 4 The Kids Tournament Raises A Record-Setting $100,000 For Pediatric Cancer Patient Care
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Andre Agassi Foundation for Education and CCSD Announce New Learning Center for Pediatric Cancer Patients
LAS VEGAS - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation has announced a first-of-its-kind educational partnership within the State of Nevada to help pediatric cancer patients - and others with catastrophic conditions - advance their educational progress while receiving life-saving treatments. The Andre Agassi Foundation For Education Learning Center is located in the same building as Cure 4 … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, Andre Agassi Foundation for Education and CCSD Announce New Learning Center for Pediatric Cancer Patients
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and UFC Announce Online 50/50 Raffle To Raise Funds For Pediatric Cancer Patients
LAS VEGAS - September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. For the first time, UFC and Cure 4 The Kids Foundation are partnering to bring greater awareness to the needs of Nevada’s children battling cancer, as well as additional funding through a statewide online 50/50 raffle. Beginning Thursday, September 10 through Wednesday, September 30, 2020, all residents and visitors … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and UFC Announce Online 50/50 Raffle To Raise Funds For Pediatric Cancer Patients