When Amber, a toddler, had trouble stepping properly on her left heel, her pediatrician first suggested that she’d grow out of it.  Instead, her family later received the heartbreaking news that she had an incurable genetic disease known as Giant Axonal Neuropathy (GAN), which progressively affects nerve functioning, and limits children’s ability to walk, speak, …

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2018 is now in the books, and as we begin to put the holiday season in the rearview mirror and our lights and decorations go into hibernation until next winter, NCC is glad to reflect on the holiday celebrations we were able to enjoy with our fellow employees and their families during the last month. …

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In the midst of this early spring, which has felt more like early winter here in the National Capital Region, we could all use a vacation to a warmer locale.  If you participate in NIH’s An Evening for Hope raffle, you will have a chance to win two JetBlue roundtrip travel vouchers in the U.S. …

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The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) opened its doors in 1990 to offer kids and their families a comfortable place to stay – at no charge – while the children receive medical treatment at NIH.  Since that time, organizations, companies, and individuals have volunteered their time and money in a number …

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At NCC, we like to think that nothing can eclipse the experiences we have working together, enabling communication and collaboration for our customers.  Nothing except perhaps…experiencing an eclipse together!  On the afternoon of August 21st, many of our employees joined millions of Americans who stepped outside to get an optimal view of the solar sensation. …

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When we think of Silicon Valley, images of glossy startup firms and opulent neighborhoods probably flash first in our minds.  For at least 1 in 5 Santa Clara County residents, however, this is not the reality, as they live below the poverty line after housing costs are factored in.  Santa Clara County is the home …

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NCC wishes our customers, community partners, vendors, family, and friends a happy Fourth of July!  Whether you plan to attend a picnic, barbeque, watch fireworks, or choose to say inside to beat the heat, we hope you have an enjoyable day.  For those who will be in the National Capital Region during the holiday, there …

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Isaac is a 12-year-old boy who was born with an extremely rare disease called CANDLE (chronic atypical neutrophilic dermatosis with lipodystrophy and elevated temperature).  Isaac’s family brought him to the Children’s Inn at NIH when he was just 19-months old, and thanks to Isaac and a few other young patients, NIH was able to discover …

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My son, Alex is now officially potty trained!  I figured I would celebrate the occasion by reminding everyone of the great work DC Diaper Bank, a charity NCC supports, is doing for our community. This week I’ll be dropping off all our extra diapers at a local pickup location just a few blocks from my house.  …

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As snow was falling in the Mid-Atlantic Region halfway through March, one could only dream about relaxing in warmth and sunshine, laying by the pool with a cold drink in hand, perhaps even enjoying championship golf courses, tennis, and a fitness center.  That dream could become the reality this summer for the raffle winner at …

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