Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

Washoe County Sheriff’s Office “Green for Gold” team commits to Shave for the Brave to help fight childhood cancer

For the eighth year in a row, members of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office staff are shaving their heads as part of Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation’s Annual Shave for the Brave event benefiting St. Baldrick’s Foundation. The event will raise money to support childhood cancer research.

The Sheriff’s Office team name is “Green for Gold” which represents the agency’s GREEN solidarity supporting the GOLD cause for children with cancer. Each year WCSO team members shave their heads to honor some of the family members at the Sheriff’s Office. Children like Mason Wortham who battled cancer and is now cancer free, and Logan Smith who continues to battle cancer.

Due to COVID restrictions, this year’s event will take place in a virtual setting on March 11^th.

In order to garner support for this important cause, and to promote others to participate, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Jeffery Clark and Green for Gold Team Captain Deputy Jeff McCaskill will be shaving their heads in advance.

Media is invited to attend their pre-shave event:
            Date:               Monday, March 8, 2021
            Time:               11:00 a.m. – Noon
            Location:        The Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation
                                        3550 Barron Way #9A; Reno, NV 89511

Currently the Green for Gold team is in third place after fundraising more than $6,000. Anyone who would like to support the Green for Gold team may do so by clicking here.

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.

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