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Las Vegas Invader Josh Stevens Award Winners

April 30th

Las Vegas Invader Football Program creates the Josh Stevens Award to recognize the player who embodies character both on and off the field. This year’s winners…(left to right) Martin Nelson (25), Blake Wilcox (10), Sam Bittner (88)

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Drew and Barbara Stevens

April 26th

James Barrie, the Scottish author who is best remembered for creating the character Peter Pan, knew something about recognizing the good in people and bringing that joy into the hearts of others through his works. Joshua Stevens, a 12-year-old boy who spent his short life extending the simple act of kindness to others, would certainly [...]

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A plaque honoring 12-year-old Josh Stevens is displayed in the east field, now dubbed Josh Stevens Park, at the Dos Escuelas Park in Henderson. The plaque was presented by Henderson City Councilman Steve Kirk, who unveiled the plaque to Josh's parents during an event announcing the creation of a foundation in Josh's memory in March 2009. Josh died in a golf cart accident in 2008.

In Josh’s memory

April 22nd

Parents create foundation that rewards kids for good deeds
by Laura Emerson, View Staff Writer
Drew Stevens counts the days — 508, 509, 510 — and they never stop coming.
“It’s unimaginable,” he said with a look of anguish. Today, Feb. 9, it has been a little more than one year and five months since Stevens’ 12-year-old son [...]

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A Letter from Del Web Middle School

January 8th

Ms. Paula Naegle, Principal Ms. Andrea Katona, Assistant Principal Mr. C. Joseph Saunders, Assistant Principal Ms. Theresa Taylor, Dean of Students Ms. Carrie Regula, Dean of Students
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Stevens:
The students and staff of Del Webb Middle School held a special fund raiser at our school to benefit the Josh Stevens Foundation.
On December 18, [...]

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First Official Press Release of the Josh Stevens Foundation

December 1st

A family’s loss inspires inspirational foundation that celebrates the genuine kindness that is born in the hearts of children
Las Vegas, NV— In 2008, the lives of a family living in Henderson, Nev., were shattered when a young family member was killed in a tragic accident near their loving home. Josh Stevens was one-month shy of [...]

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