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 first support the NVCI received came from the Howard Hughes Corp. (subsequently acquired by the Rouse Co. and then General Growth Properties) when it donated six acres to the NVCI on which to build its new facility. The acreage is part of a 61-acre parcel that’s earmarked for health and wellness entities in Las Vegas.