Past
Events Archive
Past Events - 2006:
AC Crafters
Holiday gifts - December 2006
Beverly Rodine, Sandy
Anderson, Sue Gorman, Atie Blinn, Judy Hutchinson and Stephanie
Hartman
On behalf of The Keaton Raphael Memorial, we would like to
extend a heartfelt thank you to the AC Crafters for the Holiday
gifts that were made for children battling cancer and their
siblings. Seventy age and gender specific books were purchased
and wrapped in handmade holiday pillowcases and tied up with
Santas bursting with candy! Stuffed animals and hats were also
made to give to children that are going through cancer
treatments. The gesture truly reflected the meaning of Christmas
and helped to let childhood cancer families throughout northern
Nevada know that they are not alone during this difficult time.
Adopt-A-Family
2006 - December 2006
For the second
consecutive year, KRM directed an Adopt-A-Family Program that
allowed the Northern Nevada community to help spread holiday
cheer by sponsoring a family for the holidays. Twenty-five local
child cancer families were matched with businesses, classrooms,
deputies and youth groups. In total, these community “sponsors”
donated over $20,000 in gifts to the families. Thank you to all
that were involved!
Nutcracker Ballet - December
2006
Nine year old Ashley gets an autograph from one of the
ballerinas.
Breanna Roberts, Casey Strickland, Jessicca Quandt, Ashley Quant
and Anne Head strike a pose with the Sugar Plum Fairy.
As an extra holiday surprise for local childhood cancer
families, KRM friend Stacey Cohen invited two families to attend
The Nutcracker Ballet at the Pioneer Center on December 8, 2006.
Nine year old Ashley was joined by her sister Jessica, 11, and
parents, Don and Trisha. Two year old Daniel was joined by his
sister Anne, 4, and mother Chantell. The group was escorted by
KRM volunteers Breanna Roberts and Casey Strickland.
“The families were given VIP treatment and immediately welcomed
with gifts and hugs from the wonderful Nutcracker staff and
dancers,” said KRM staff Lizzie Dalton. “The children loved the
ballet and were especially excited when they were invited
backstage at intermission to mingle and receive autographs from
many of the talented dancers.” Thank you to everyone at the
Nutcracker that made this evening memorable for all!
The Lion’s Club Ice Cream
Social and Antique Car Show - August 2006
KRM was invited to be one of four charities to host a booth at
The Lion’s Club Inaugural Ice Cream Social and Antique Car Show
during Hot August Nights in 2006. The three-day event was a
success! KRM family navigator Lizzie Dalton and KRM board member
Debbie Strickland ran the booth and met numerous people
throughout the community that were interested and curious about
the child cancer scene in northern Nevada. Many stories were
shared and volunteer opportunities filled. Thank you Lion’s Club
and we look forward to this year’s event!
2005 and 2006 Pacific Coast
Cutting Horse Association
KRM developed a partnership with
the Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association (PCCHA) in
August 2005. This relationship branded a new childhood cancer
“educational component” to the PCCHA’s youth competition at
their Reno Livestock Event.
At the 2005 and 2006 events, the
Youth Committee rode on behalf of children battling cancer and
each team name represented “the childhood cancer experience.”
Team “HOPE” was riding for all childhood cancer survivors; Team
“UNITED” was riding for all voices that speak for our children
in our quest to find a cure; Team “COURAGE” was riding for all
children still battling cancer; Team “HERO” was riding for all
children who lost their battle in search for a cure; Team
“STRENGTH” was riding for all parents of childhood cancer
patients. KRM displayed an informational booth at the
week-long event and hosted a VIP reception for sponsors. Since
2005, the event has helped raise more than $50,000 in family
support funds.
St. Baldrick’s 2006
KRM hosted its first local St. Baldrick’s Head-Shaving
Celebration at the Stadium Sports and Fitness Club in 2006.
The signature charity event drew hundreds of people and provided
a fun St. Patrick’s Day celebration which raised $83,000
for childhood cancer research. This worldwide head-shaving event
attracts willing participants to solicit pledges from everyone
they know and shave their heads to show solidarity for children
fighting cancer all over the world.
KRM would like to thank the 50
brave locals who collected pledges and shaved their heads at the
event, as well as the following event sponsors for their
tremendous contributions:
- The Stadium Sports and Fitness
Club
- Genesis Salon and Medical Spa
- The Barnes Home Team~ Ferrari
and Lund
- IGT
- KRNV
Gold Ribbon Days 2006
In June 2006, KRM members Shirley
Folkins-Roberts and Lizzie Dalton joined Robyn Raphael on
Capitol Hill for the sixth annual Gold Ribbon Days. The nation’s
most effective childhood cancer event was attended by survivors,
patients, families, health professionals and advocates to urge
congress to elevate childhood cancer to national public policy
priority. More than 300 people from 31 states made 250 visits
with members of Congress to share their stories and ask for
support.
2006
"Chipping Away at Childhood Cancer" Memorial Golf Tournament
KRM hosted its second annual
"Chipping Away at Childhood Cancer" Memorial Golf Tournament
in the Reno community at Montreux Golf Country Club in
September, 2006. The event raised more than $110,000 in family
support funds!
The presentation of the $50,000
check to Children’s Hospital Oakland Pediatric Oncology
Department at the tournament reception was our biggest
accomplishment this year to fund a childhood cancer research
project. Nearly 98% of northern Nevada children diagnosed with
cancer are treated by Dr. Caroline Hastings from Children's
Hospital Oakland. Currently, northern Nevada does not have a
permanent pediatric oncologist or accredited pediatric oncology
treatment program and the funds will directly benefit northern
Nevada children.
KRM would like to send a special
thanks to our Platinum and Gold Sponsors:
- Panattoni Development Company~
Platinum Sponsor
- Alliance Commercial Real
Estate~ Platinum Sponsor
- DP Partners
- Desert Fire Protection
- F & P Construction
- Intermountain Electric
- Panattoni Construction, Inc.
- Syncon Homes
- Tedesco Construction, Inc.
- Wood Rogers, Inc.
Congratulations to our winners!
1st Place: Team Wood Rodgers~ S. Strickland, S. Balbierz, M.
Candagorla and S. Christy
2nd Place: Team SilverStar Communities~ J. DeRicco, J. Bauserman,
C. Judson and S. Esslin
3rd Place: Team Maupin, Cox and Legoy~ W.D. Maupin, E. Maupin,
P. Anderson and B. Maupin
Closest to the Pin (Men): Matt Coates # 11- 6’9”
Closest to the Pin (Women): Jennifer Potts #11- 35’7”
Accuracy Drive: Chris Seward #8
Beads of Courage Family Night
2006
In September 2006, KRM hosted a
creative and fun Beads of Courage Family Night Workshop
at the Nevada Museum of Art for parents, siblings and kids going
through the challenging experience of cancer diagnosis in the
family. The workshop was an “Honoring Box Reflective Workshop”
where participants reflected, remembered and responded with
others while they created an Honoring Box that the children can
use to collect their beads.
KRM sponsors the nationally
recognized Beads of Courage Program at Renown Medical Center
that allows the patients to document their cancer journey with
beads that serve as tangible, visible symbols of the many
procedures and treatments they experience.
Dream Dinners Open House 2006
Dream Dinners of South Reno and
the Keaton Raphael Memorial hosted an Open House in September
2006 to make 70 meals donated by Dream Dinners for the families
in our community that have a child with cancer. Some 25 guests
gathered to assemble dinners and in just 90 minutes, 420
servings or 70 Dream Dinners were made! KRM has set up an
account at the Dream Dinners store in South Reno that allows the
community to donate meals directly to families in the fight.
Halloween Costume Project 2006
A Halloween Costume project was
created so that patients and their siblings would have the
chance to make the very important decision of who or what they
wanted to be for Halloween! In October 2006, KRM volunteers
joined the children for a shopping spree full of costumes and
candy at the Party City in North Reno.
2005 "Chipping Away at
Childhood Cancer" Memorial Golf Tournament
KRM hosted its first signature
golf event, "Chipping Away at Childhood Cancer" Memorial
Golf Tournament, in the Reno community at Montreux Golf Country
Club in September, 2005. KRM was chosen by Montreux as one of
eight charitable tournaments hosted each year at their venue.
The development and real estate business community came together
for a full field of play and a first class golf event which
raised awareness and more than $100,000 in family support
funds.
KRM would like to thank the many
companies and individuals for their tremendous contributions
with special appreciation for the following Platinum, Gold and
Media Sponsors:
- Panattoni Development Company~
Platinum Sponsor
- Colliers International, Reno~
Platinum Sponsor
- Wood Rodgers, Inc.
- DP Partners
- Panattoni Construction, Inc.
- Reynen and Bardis Communities
- Northern Nevada Business
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