As we begin to look back at 2019, we can see what an amazing and productive year we have had!
Since 2012, we have:
- Raised over $170,000 to help local children and families
- Purchased 150+ new pieces of medical and therapy equipment including:
- 52 special needs chairs
- 21 special needs car seats
- 47 pieces of therapy equipment
- 14 special needs bathing chairs
- 8 special needs feeding chairs
- 9 special needs tricycles
- 13 special needs strollers
- Worked with 250+ families with children diagnosed with 135+ rare diseases
- Hosted our annual LMHF Halloween Party, Seaquest Adventure, and LMHF Night with the Vegas Golden Knights
- Welcomed over 1250 people at Town Square for our annual Rainbows in the Wind Festival Fundraiser in July 2015 and July 2016 (event retired 2016 due to excessive heat)
- Had over 500 participants at our third annual Vegas Cares About Rare Kids 5K in 2019 with 21 rare kids as our event VIPs
- Delivered 125 care bags to local area pediatric intensive care hospital units in 2015
- Participated in Rare Disease Day in Washington D.C., Nevada Disabilities Conference, School World Rare Disease Day activities, and RARE Patient Advocacy Summit for childhood rare disease awareness and advocacy
Download our 2019 Child Impact Report