10-year-old cancer survivor Cooper Anderson (front left) hands a check to Lisa Schafer of the Northern Nevada Childrens Cancer Foundation. Joining them from left are IBEW 1245 retirees Ron Borst, Cooper’s grandfather Rod Thomas, Bob Viera, Jim Lapin, Rita Weisshar, Kathy Preston and Vicki Borst
When the young grandson of IBEW 1245 retiree Rod Thomas was diagnosed with childhood leukemia, the Nevada chapters of the IBEW 1245 Retirees club stepped up to support Rod’s family through the difficult time. They collected donations on numerous occasions to help the family pay for the child’s chemotherapy and other treatments.
Now, Rod’s grandson, Cooper Anderson, is ten years old – and officially cancer-free. To celebrate Cooper’s recovery, the Retirees Club recently donated $250 to the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation (NNCCF), and Rod also contributed a matching donation from his own personal account. Cooper came along to present the check in person.
The NNCCF aims to enhance the quality of life for children with cancer and their families by providing financial assistance and compassionate support programs while advocating for increased research funds and raising public awareness. Learn more at https://nvchildrenscancer.org/.