Kern County Cancer Foundation

Kern County Cancer Foundation The Kern County Cancer Foundation was established to assist local cancer patients with the significant expenses related to cancer care.

Campout Against Cancer a fundraiser dedicated to providing financial support to fill the gap with medical related expenses for Kern County residents affected in their fight against cancer. To date over 760 local residents have been helped by the Kern County Cancer Fund. For more information please call 661.616.6430 or go to www.campoutagainstcancer.org

06/01/2026

Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation Announces $1 Million Contribution to Launch New Transportation Program

Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation Announces $1 Million Contribution to Launch New Transportation ProgramThe Ravi and Naina...
06/01/2026

Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation Announces $1 Million Contribution to Launch New Transportation Program

The Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation (RNP Foundation) has announced their commitment of $1 million dollars to the Kern County Cancer Foundation Endowment. The funds generated from the contribution will be used to launch and sustain a new transportation program starting today, June 1st 2026, under the Kern County Cancer Foundation that will provide CBCC patients with much needed support for years to come.

Michelle Avila, KCCF’s Executive Director, states “Local cancer patients have been taken care of by Dr. Patel and his family for decades through the success of the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center. It is no surprise that the Patel family’s commitment to local patients has led them to provide continued care for the overall health and needs of our patients and their families for years to come with this contribution. Transportation to and from treatment is one of the largest barriers to treatment success for families in our community. The RNP Foundation is helping us change patient outcomes by eliminating this obstacle.”

The unprecedented generosity of the Patel family has allowed KCCF to help thousands of patients in a significant way. As a result, the Kern County Cancer Foundation has become the largest provider of cancer support services in Kern County. As a Co-Founder of KCCF, Dr. Patel provided $500 thousand dollars in seed money to start the organization in 2012 so that patients in Kern County, regardless of treatment facility, were provided the financial assistance needed to cover the cost of their medical bills so that they could focus on healing. Now, with this generous gift, our neighbors, family and friends will also be provided transportation so that anyone who has cancer in our county and is in need can access care.

Amar Patel, Chief Philanthropy Officer of the RNP Foundation states “We are very excited to support the incredible work KCCF is doing through this commitment to the endowment fund and incredibly grateful for the services KCCF provides to cancer patients. Since co-founding KCCF with Leslie Knox in 2012, Dr. Patel has been very impressed with the support KCCF provides. We want to ensure that this support continues for years to come.”

Please join us in thanking the Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation for their support of our local patients.

Join us for the 13th Annual Kern Cancer Run/Walk & Festival as our community comes together to celebrate survivors, hono...
06/01/2026

Join us for the 13th Annual Kern Cancer Run/Walk & Festival as our community comes together to celebrate survivors, honor loved ones, and support local families affected by cancer.

September 12, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Riverwalk Park | Bakersfield, CA

Learn more or register at: kerncountycancerfoundation.org

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05/25/2026

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We’re looking for volunteers to help make the 2026 Kern Cancer Run Walk & Festival a meaningful day for our community.Fr...
05/21/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to help make the 2026 Kern Cancer Run Walk & Festival a meaningful day for our community.

From setup and registration to supporting participants throughout the event, our volunteers play a huge role in helping everything come together. Every helping hand makes a difference for local families affected by cancer.

Join us on September 12, 2026, at The Park at River Walk and be part of something bigger than yourself.

Visit the QR code or sign up online today:
Kern County Cancer Foundation

Together, we can create real impact right here in Kern County.

Dustbowl to Diamonds highlights post 2 of 3.
05/18/2026

Dustbowl to Diamonds highlights post 2 of 3.

We are happy to share highlights from our Dustbowl to Diamonds event held May 1st at Advanced Industrial Services. We ha...
05/18/2026

We are happy to share highlights from our Dustbowl to Diamonds event held May 1st at Advanced Industrial Services. We had record breaking attendance and donations. Thank you to all who made it possible. Post 1 of 3.

May is Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month.Early detection can save lives. Take time to protect your skin, schedule r...
05/14/2026

May is Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

Early detection can save lives. Take time to protect your skin, schedule regular skin checks, and know the warning signs.

Wear sunscreen. Seek shade. Stay aware.

Together, we can continue supporting education, awareness, and local cancer care throughout our community.

Give Big Kern ends today. From the Liberty Bell to the watch party we stand strong. So far we are in the lead…keep the d...
05/06/2026

Give Big Kern ends today. From the Liberty Bell to the watch party we stand strong. So far we are in the lead…keep the donations coming please. It ends at midnight tonight. https://mtyc.co/iqrx4g

Today May 5th, our community comes together for Give Big Kern, a 24-hour giving event supporting local nonprofits making...
05/05/2026

Today May 5th, our community comes together for Give Big Kern, a 24-hour giving event supporting local nonprofits making a real impact right here in Kern County.

The Kern County Cancer Foundation provides direct financial assistance and critical support to individuals and families facing cancer.

Every dollar stays local. Every donation makes a difference.

Don’t miss it. Give Big!

Learn more and save the link: https://www.givebigkern.org/organization/Kern-County-Cancer-Foundation?fbclid=IwY2xjawRnM1BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxRGlDeHMxaTlUd09VRmtmc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq0M-izY7MpI6ngisMQUis2uzduUQcFoYrZUDLn7BsgvX8indjCHVxeZRWYs_aem_9PMnvxfXj7Grf6cK4QIKZg

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