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RENO, Nev. – My Hometown Heroes is set to host the 8th annual Heroes Night Out gala on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, an inspiring evening dedicated to help young adult cancer survivors achieve their college education goals and career aspirations, through college scholarships. Heroes Night Out participants will enter the beautiful garden atrium inside the Wilbur D. May Center, for an eclectic evening of delicious food, vibrant music, community connections and opportunities to make bigger scholarship dreams a reality. Guests also receive an event passport and wristband granting them access to an array of incredible catering and beverage options from Cherry Bomb Catering, Sushi Pier, Fig Tree Catering, Daddy’s Tacos, Skyline Kitchen and Vine, and Parlay 6 among others. The evening fosters a great social atmosphere to connect with community leaders, event sponsors and supporters, scholarship recipients and their families, and opportunities to bid on an array of exciting silent auction items. “Heroes Night Out is a celebration of the strength, resilience and determination of young survivors of cancer,” said Danny Heinsohn, founder and executive director of My Hometown Heroes. “Every scholarship represents an opportunity to help a survivor gain confidence, move forward and create the future they’ve worked so hard to build. We’re grateful to the community, our sponsors and our partners who make this mission possible.” A special presentation, starting at 7 p.m., will spotlight My Hometown Heroes scholarship mission, progress and impact, culminating with a heartfelt speech from My Hometown Heroes scholarship award recipient, Talia Crow, who will share her journey from cancer to college. As an added bonus, Heroes Night Out attendees will receive access to the Dragon Lights Reno lantern festival. Simply wear your Heroes Night Out wristband and enjoy the opportunity to experience the dazzling lantern festival to conclude your evening’s celebration. Since 2011, My Hometown Heroes has awarded more than $400,000 in scholarships to college-bound cancer survivors, helping young adults pursue their educational goals while navigating the challenges of life after cancer. Proceeds from this year’s Heroes Night Out will fund scholarships for the Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 semesters. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit myhometownheroes.org/2026hno. ### About My Hometown Heroes Battle Born in the State of Nevada, My Hometown Heroes (MHH) is a national scholarship fund for young adult cancer survivors. University of Nevada grad, Danny Heinsohn, started the foundation in 2010 to celebrate his 10th year of brain cancer remission. Since 2011, MHH has awarded over $400,000 in scholarships to young adult survivors from across the country.