The American Cancer Society hosted its fall fundraiser, known as the 'Big Dig', Saturday at the Rilite Aggregate haul pit.
The event allows children, some currently battling pediatric cancer, to get hands on with big trucks and tractors. It's a first time experience and rare opportunity for kids to drive and operate bulldozers, haul trucks, excavators, and many other pieces of heavy equipment.
“We’re moving mountains to fight cancer here in northern Nevada,” said Mike Soukup of Granite Construction, this year’s event Chairman. “This is our 18th year putting on the Big Dig helping child cancer patients here in our area,” Soukup said.
The American Cancer Society helps children and adults alike in the fight against all types of cancer. The Society is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing it, saving lives and diminishing suffering through research, education, advocacy and service.
