Reno Rodeo Wish
The Reno Rodeo Foundation’s Rodeo Wish Program is dedicated to removing barriers to treatment and enhancing the quality of life for children with medical challenges. The program also offers personalized, memorable experiences that inspire confidence and joy. This initiative aligns with the Reno Rodeo Foundation’s mission to enrich the lives of children facing physical, emotional, or financial hardships while fostering long-term resilience and success.
OBJECTIVES
- Enhance Quality of Life
Provide personalized Reno Rodeo Wish Experiences tailored to each child’s interests and needs, leaving lasting positive impacts. - Reduce Barriers to Health Care
Provide funding for adaptive equipment, vehicle repairs and services, home modifications, and other essential resources to ensure these children receive the care and support they need to thrive. - Engage the Community
Partner with healthcare providers, hospitals, and social workers to identify deserving children. - Foster Long-Term Positive Impact
Address immediate needs while promoting emotional and social well-being for children and families.
INITIATIVES
- Reno Rodeo Wish Experience
Create and deliver extraordinary, memorable experiences that bring joy and lasting impact to children and their families. - Pathways to Care: Year-Round Assistance for Children & Families
Provide funding for medical assistance, transportation, or quality of life enhancements, including adaptive equipment and home modifications.
EXPECTED IMPACT
- Short-Term: Immediate financial relief and confidence-boosting experiences for children.
- Long-Term: Enhanced emotional and social growth, reduced family stress, and improved health outcomes.
ELIGIBILITY
- Age
Children must be under 18 years at the time of application. - Residence
Children must reside in Northern Nevada (excludes Clark, Lincoln, and Esmeralda counties). - Nominations
Nominations will only be accepted if submitted by a healthcare provider, hospital, medical case worker, or medical professional. If you fit this description and would like to receive the form to submit a nomination, please email us at info@renorodeofoundation.org. - Scope
The Reno Rodeo Wish Program is dedicated to supporting children with non-life-threatening medical conditions. While we deeply admire and respect the efforts of organizations focused on children with life-threatening or terminal conditions, our program is designed to address a different area of need. We do not provide funding for hospital expenses or treatments. Instead, our focus is on helping families overcome barriers to care and providing meaningful quality-of-life enhancements for children facing unique challenges.
TIMELINE
The recipients of the 2025 Reno Rodeo Wish experience will be selected the first week of April 2025. Any nominations received after that date will be considered for the 2026 Reno Rodeo Wish experience. For the year-round program, decisions will be made on an ongoing basis as nominations are received throughout the year.
