The Nevada Cancer Institute puts Las Vegas’ newfpound philanthropic nature to the test — and patients around the region come up winners.

By Nicole Rollender

The NVCI hopes donors will feel welcome enough to attend its series of fundraising events. By the looks of it, they do: The center’s single largest event, Rock for the Cure, drew 1,000 people last year and netted $3 million.

Rock for the Cure is held in November, while the NVCI and various sponsors hold smaller events during the year. The NVCI currently has two people to oversee events; plans are in place to increase that number.