LAS VEGAS -- In an effort to raise funds for cancer survivors and bring awareness to rehabilitation and wellness programs, a group of Las Vegas country artists have come together as "Cowboys for Cancer" to perform a benefit concert on Sunday, June 28 at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station. Proceeds will benefit Vance Davenport and The Caring Place.

Davenport recently survived an arduous battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).

Davenport performed in and later became musical director of the Aladdin's "Country Tonight" show before he moved to Nashville, Tenn., and began performing and touring with such artists as Mark Chestnutt, Sara Evans, George Jones, Lone Star, Toby Keith, Ricochet and Trent Willmon.

Davenport's parents reside in Pahrump, and his brother, Las Vegas resident JR Davenport, singer and lead guitarist of WolfCreek, a band frequently gracing stages at the Maverick and the Stagebar Lounge at the Nugget, created this benefit not only to honor and assist his brother, but also to support those surviving and living with this debilitating disease.

"Music inspires, gives strength and provides hope. I am blessed to have the support of not only our local country music community, but the gracious support of Station Casinos," said Davenport. "My wife and I met at Sunset Station, and I'm so grateful to celebrate the gift of life with family and friends while helping others through their fight."

"Cowboys for Cancer" features some hot country acts, most of which perform Las Vegas hotels and showrooms. Some names are recognizable for the performances given here at local bars, casinos and the Pahrump Fall Festival. They include: Scotty Alexander, The Randy Anderson Band, Desert Outlaws, John Encinio, Lefty Lucy Band, Tony Marques, Pam Matteson (comedienne), Mark O' Toole, Third Town and WolfCreek.

The Caring Place, which will share in the proceeds from the concert, was established to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families dealing with cancer. More information can be found at thecaringplacenv.org.

"Cowboys for Cancer" will be at 4 p.m., June 28, at Club Madrid.

Tickets for the benefit concert are on sale now and can be purchased at any Station Casinos Rewards Center, The Fiesta's Amigo Clubs, online at www.stationcasinos.com or by phone at 702-547-5300.

General admission tickets are $20 and 100 percent of the proceeds will be split between the Davenport family and The Caring Place. VIP booths are available for $150 and seat up to four people.

For more information and to get tickets locally, call Teri, 764-0006.