Couple Launches Silver State Cancer Fund in Nevada
The nonprofit provides financial and material support to Nevada families navigating cancer treatment costs.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Cancer
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Jeremy and Stacy Branham established the Silver State Cancer Fund to assist Nevada families facing financial hardships due to cancer treatment. The couple founded the organization after navigating Jeremy Branham's own diagnosis and recovery from multiple myeloma.
Why it matters
The organization addresses the common burden of medical costs and lost wages associated with cancer care. Founders created the fund to provide material support based on their personal experience with treatment expenses.
Jeremy Branham underwent a 22-day stem cell transplant treatment and was unable to work for 6 months during his recovery. He was declared in full remission on December 31, 2025.
The players
Jeremy Branham
He is a retired member of the Nevada Department of Corrections and the founder of the Silver State Cancer Fund.
Stacy Branham
She is a co-founder of the Silver State Cancer Fund and a retired employee of the Nevada Department of Corrections.
The details
The nonprofit offers financial assistance, travel grants, and care packages to local families in need. The founders, both retired from the Nevada Department of Corrections, utilize their experience to manage the organization based in Carson City.
Timeline
February 2025: Jeremy Branham was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
August 2025: Jeremy Branham underwent a stem cell transplant.
December 31, 2025: Jeremy Branham was declared in full remission.
February 13, 2027: The inaugural fundraising gala will occur.
Health Landscape
The Silver State Cancer Fund joins a network of regional support groups leveraging personal experiences to fill gaps in traditional healthcare aid. It mirrors the efforts of similar organizations that provide essential financial stability to patients during intensive medical procedures like stem cell transplants.
Nevada families struggling with the financial impact of cancer can access travel grants, financial aid, and care packages through the new organization. This provides a direct resource for offsetting the high costs of treatment and lost wages identified by the founders.
The takeaway
Patients managing the high costs of cancer care can find relief through community-led financial assistance programs. Families are encouraged to verify eligibility requirements directly through the organization's official resources.
What happens next
The Silver State Cancer Fund will host its inaugural fundraising gala at the Plaza Convention Center in Carson City on February 13, 2027, from 5 to 8 p.m.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest resources and support networks in Nevada Cancer.
More information
For more information on the organization and its services, visit the Silver State Cancer Fund website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Carson Now.
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