Criss Angel stands in front of his likeness in the Criss Angel-inspired patient exam room at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation. Las Vegas-based artist Juan Muniz (left) created the illustrations at the request of Cure 4 The Kids Foundation as a way to honor Angel’s long-time support of the nonprofit group. In front of Angel is his 5-year-old son, Johnny Crisstopher, who endured his … [Read more...] about Criss Angel Debuts Themed Patient Exam Room at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation
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Kirstie Ennis, Amputee Attempting Mt. Everest Climb Will Be Featured Speaker at Mad Hatter Tea Party on June 8, 2019
LAS VEGAS - Kirstie Ennis, a former U.S. Marine who is currently seeking to be the first woman with a leg amputated above the knee to climb Mount Everest, will be among the featured speakers at the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Mad Hatter Tea Party on Saturday, June 8, 2019. The Mad Hatter Tea Party is an annual fundraising event supporting the StoryBook Homes Long-Term … [Read more...] about Kirstie Ennis, Amputee Attempting Mt. Everest Climb Will Be Featured Speaker at Mad Hatter Tea Party on June 8, 2019
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Ranks #23 Among Nation’s Top 50 Nonprofit Organizations To Work For
LAS VEGAS - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is proud to announce it has been selected as one of the nation’s best nonprofit organizations to work for, ranked at number 23 among the country’s top 50 nonprofit organizations, according to the 2019 Best Nonprofits To Work For, a nationwide survey conducted by the Best Companies Group. The award is based on a number of factors … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Ranks #23 Among Nation’s Top 50 Nonprofit Organizations To Work For
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Expanding its Board of Directors With Three New Members
LAS VEGAS - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation has added three new members to its board of directors. Dr. Renee Coffman, Farhan Naqvi, and Cory Frey will join the existing four directors to provide oversight and input that will help guide Nevada’s only nonprofit outpatient treatment facility for those diagnosed with childhood cancer and other catastrophic conditions. Founded in … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Expanding its Board of Directors With Three New Members
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Promotes Joseph L. Lasky III, M.D. to Director of Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
LAS VEGAS - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is proud to announce the promotion of Joseph L. Lasky III, M.D. to director of the Foundation’s Bleeding and Clotting Disorders Clinic. As director, Dr. Lasky will oversee all aspects of medical treatment for those affected by a wide range of bleeding and clotting disorders, including hemophilia and von Willebrand disease. Dr. Lasky … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Promotes Joseph L. Lasky III, M.D. to Director of Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
Lake Las Vegas Gives $20,000 Between Four Non-Profits
As a part of its ongoing commitment to support community organizations, Lake Las Vegas recently gave $20,000 to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, the Ogden Family Foundation, Friends for Las Vegas Police K9 and the Henderson Community Foundation K9 Division. The donations were made as a part of the community’s Lake Las Vegas Days celebration, which was presented by Henderson … [Read more...] about Lake Las Vegas Gives $20,000 Between Four Non-Profits
Naqvi Injury Law Pledges Multi-Year Support of Cure 4 the Kids Foundation
LAS VEGAS - Cure 4 the Kids Foundation is proud to announce that Las Vegas-based Naqvi Injury Law has begun a multi-year pledge commitment to help further the mission of the nonprofit organization, and its pediatric outpatient treatment center. As the only outpatient facility in the State of Nevada focused on the diagnosis, treatment and long-term health of children affected … [Read more...] about Naqvi Injury Law Pledges Multi-Year Support of Cure 4 the Kids Foundation
Cure 4 the Kids Foundation and Roseman University of Health Sciences Announce Partnership
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation to Become Independent Division of Roseman University LAS VEGAS – Two local nonprofit organizations, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and Roseman University of Health Sciences, have formally agreed to a partnership to create a one-of-a-kind collaboration in the State of Nevada. Effective June 1, 2018, Cure 4 The Kids Foundation will become an independent … [Read more...] about Cure 4 the Kids Foundation and Roseman University of Health Sciences Announce Partnership
Golf 4 The Kids Raises $70,000 to Help Provide Treatment to Children Battling Cancer
Thanks to the overwhelming support of golfers, donors, community supporters and volunteers, Golf 4 The Kids raised an impressive $70,000! Proceeds from the tournament will support the nonprofit Cure 4 The Kids Foundation whose Charity Care Program provides life-saving treatment to patients without medical insurance as well as to patients who would not be able to afford … [Read more...] about Golf 4 The Kids Raises $70,000 to Help Provide Treatment to Children Battling Cancer
The Mercer Las Vegas Grand Opening Raises $21K for StoryBook Homes Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic
LAS VEGAS - The Mercer Las Vegas, which has redefined resort lifestyle apartment living in Southern Nevada, is also having an impact on the lives of childhood cancer survivors thanks to the generosity of attendees at The Mercer’s recent grand opening earlier this month. More than $21,000 was raised through ticket sales and additional donations from attendees. The funds will … [Read more...] about The Mercer Las Vegas Grand Opening Raises $21K for StoryBook Homes Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic
Storybook Homes Donates $500,000 to the Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic for Childhood Cancer Survivors
LAS VEGAS - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is proud to announce it has received its largest private donation to date from Storybook Homes, the Las Vegas-based homebuilder. The principals of Storybook Homes, Wayne, and Catherine Laska, have pledged $500,000 to support the Long-Term Follow-Up (LTFU) Clinic for Childhood Cancer Survivors, the … [Read more...] about Storybook Homes Donates $500,000 to the Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Names New Chief Medical Officer and Announces Additional Promotions
LAS VEGAS - Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, the parent organization of the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada and Hemophilia Treatment Center of Nevada, has named Alan Ikeda, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer. In this position, Dr. Ikeda is responsible for all clinical and standards practices within the organization’s two clinics, as well as oversight of staff performance and … [Read more...] about Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Names New Chief Medical Officer and Announces Additional Promotions
Nevada’s First Pediatric Palliative Outpatient Care Clinic Plans Open House in New Location
LAS VEGAS - The Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic at the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada is the state’s first outpatient clinic to provide specialized services to children affected by life-limiting conditions. The clinic officially opened in February of 2016. Now, seven months later, palliative patients will be seen in a new and larger clinic area located on the fourth … [Read more...] about Nevada’s First Pediatric Palliative Outpatient Care Clinic Plans Open House in New Location
Golf 4 The Kids Raises $60,000 for Two Nonprofit Organizations
LAS VEGAS - The 4th Annual Golf 4 The Kids Tournament raised an impressive $60,000 through corporate sponsorship's, foursomes, and donations on the day of the event. The tournament, which began in 2013, benefits two Nevada nonprofit organizations which will split the proceeds equally: Cure 4 The Kids Foundation and the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia … [Read more...] about Golf 4 The Kids Raises $60,000 for Two Nonprofit Organizations
“Mad Hatter” Tea Party Benefits Nevada’s Only Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic for Childhood Cancer Survivors
LAS VEGAS - The public is invited to an afternoon of tea, sandwiches, cakes — and a double dose of whimsy — as Cure 4 The Kids Foundation presents a special “Mad Hatter” tea party on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. The theme of the fundraising event is based on the Lewis Carroll classic story Alice in Wonderland, and will raise funds for the … [Read more...] about “Mad Hatter” Tea Party Benefits Nevada’s Only Long-Term Follow-Up Clinic for Childhood Cancer Survivors
Nevada’s First Outpatient Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic Opens at Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada
LAS VEGAS - Families whose children are affected by life-limiting conditions have a new resource to provide better understanding and better outpatient care for their loved ones. The Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic at the Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada is groundbreaking in its efforts to assist parents in this highly specialized medical treatment. It is the first such … [Read more...] about Nevada’s First Outpatient Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic Opens at Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada
$50,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels Donation to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Will Create Statewide Pediatric Cancer Registry
Las Vegas - Hyundai Hope on Wheels presented Cure 4 The Kids Foundation with a $50,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels Impact Award on August 12, 2015. Cure 4 The Kids Foundation is one of 22 recipients of a 2015 Hyundai Impact Award in recognition of the institution’s proven track record in serving families affected by pediatric cancer. In 2015, Hope on Wheels will award more than … [Read more...] about $50,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels Donation to Cure 4 The Kids Foundation Will Create Statewide Pediatric Cancer Registry
Nevada’s Only Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist Joins Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada
The Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada, the state’s only nonprofit pediatric specialized outpatient treatment center, is proud to welcome Dr. Kanyalakshmi Ayyanar to the clinic. Dr. Ayyanar will bring a new level of expertise to patients affected by pediatric brain tumors. Dr. Ayyanar was most recently Director of Pediatric Neuro-Oncology at the University of Louisville … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Only Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist Joins Children’s Specialty Center of Nevada