For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1500104 |
| Date Issued: | Sep 17, 2015 - 9:39am |
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Washoe County ready, willing and looking forward to helping out with the American Cancer Society's Big Dig this Saturday |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
Once a year, kids of all ages get a chance to operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, graders, backhoes, loaders, and dump trucks in the name of fighting cancer when the American Cancer Society presents Reno's Big Dig.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office and the Roads Division of the County's Community Services Department are looking forward to participating in this year's event scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Rilite Aggregate on Western Skies Dr. south of Reno off of State Route 341 (Geiger Grade).
More than 600 big and little construction wannabe's are expected to attend this unique fundraiser. In addition to driving the "big truck," participants may explore static exhibits from sponsoring agencies including the Nevada Highway Patrol, Washoe County Roads Division and the Washoe County Sheriff's Office RAVEN, Search & Rescue and SWAT programs.
What: 17th Annual Reno Big Dig
Location: Rilite Aggregate, 9208 Western Skies Dr. south Reno
Date: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact: Patti Davidson: patti.davidson@cancer.org
This year's sponsors include IGT, Granite Construction, Cashman Equipment, Newmont Mines, Rilite Aggregate, the Nevada Highway Patrol and the Washoe County Sherriff's Office.
Sponsorships and tickets are available at the gate. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society and will help fund Cancer Research.
For sponsorship and event information, contact Patti Davidson with the American Cancer Society. Her email is patti.davidson@cancer.org.
The American Cancer Society helps children and adults alike in the fight against cancer. The Society is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.
With chartered divisions throughout the country and over 3,400 local offices, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy and rehabilitation.
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.