Washoe County is ready to help with the Reno Big Dig

17th Annual Reno Big Dig is Saturday, Sept. 19.

Re-posted on behalf of the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.

Reno, Nevada. Sept. 17, 2015. 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, Sept. 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 celebrated 150 years of proud service and community partnership in 2011. Sheriff Chuck Allen is the 26th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County. His office continues to be the only full service public safety agency operating within northern Nevada and is responsible for operating the consolidated detention facility, regional crime lab, Northern Nevada Regional Intelligence Center, Internet Crimes against Children Task Force, court security, service of civil process and traditional street patrols.

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