UM is proud to be an active supporter of our community. We are committed to supporting and bringing awareness to charities benefiting the needs of our local community.

Since 2006, with the help of the northern Nevada community, NNCCF has raised more than $2.1 million at local head shaving celebrations and shaved 3282 heads! The Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation is the region’s only local nonprofit solely dedicated to serving local children and their families affected by childhood cancer. NNCCF’s programs and services include the Family Assistance Fund, Inspire survivorship program, Adopt-a-Family program and emotional support through counseling and family activities. For more information, call (775) 825-0888, e-mail info@nvchildrenscancer.org or visit www.nvchildrenscancer.org.

The average length of treatment for childhood cancer is 3 years. That is 1,095 days! Please click here to find out more about the $10.95 campaign and how you can help these little heroes.