Grass Valley, 6/3/25 – Under sunny skies and with hearts full of joy, the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation proudly welcomed over 100 guests to the Cancer Center Picnic on Sunday, June 1st at the Nevada County Fairgrounds’ Whitney Pavilion. It was a long-awaited return for this beloved event, the first time the community has gathered for the picnic since 2019.
This free event, designed to honor and uplift cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, and their families, was a powerful reminder of the strength, connection, and resilience found in Western Nevada County. Attendees enjoyed a day of celebration with live music, a delicious barbeque courtesy of Bill’s Chuckwagon , and sweet treats from CoCo’s Creamery , all made possible thanks to the generosity of local sponsors.