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Making a Difference: Ricardo’s Dine for the Cure
As the official cancer institute of Southern Nevada, Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) has a formidable task on their hands: to reduce the burden of cancer by pursuing the development of a comprehensive cancer center. Those with an appetite for altruism–and Mexican cuisine–had a chance to turn hunger into hope at Ricardo’s Dine for the Cure.
The annual charitable event was held on July 22nd this year, and, true to form, invited guests to raise their glasses and dine on their favorite Mexican dishes. Ricardo’s signature menu items like Tacos de Pescado, grilled halibut tacos, and Pollo de Ricardo, wine-sauteed chicken breast, plus a wide assortment of exotic, all-fruit margaritas were all part of the fundraising fiesta. After all the plates were cleared, Ricardo’s donated 30% of all sales, including dinner and alcohol, to NVCI.
“Nevada Cancer Institute relies on the support of dedicated community partners like Ricardo’s to help us offer the cutting-edge cancer treatment and research that Nevadans deserve,” said Dr. John C. Ruckdeschel, NVCI’s Director and CEO, Murren Family Distinguished Director’s Chair. “Together we are a much stronger force in the fight against cancer.” And to that we say, “Ole!” For information on the NVCI, visit www.nevadacancerinstitute.org or call 822-LIFE.
