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Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association Raises $9000 for Children's Hospital Foundation During Round-up
Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:05:17 CDT
In the past 19 years, the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association's Range Round-Up has contributed more than $420,000 to the Children's Hospital Foundation.
The 32nd Annual OCA Range Round-Up was held this past weekend and for the first time, fans in attendance were given the opportunity to personally contribute to the Children's Hospital Foundation.
"Cowboy boots were passed around the arena and fans gave generously, raising right at $9,000," said Dallas Henderson, Range Round-Up Coordinator.
The money raised will be given directly to the Children's Hospital Foundation to support the Children's Medical Research Institute and the patients of the Children's Hospital at the OU Medical Center.
"What's great is this money stays right here in Oklahoma to help our own," Henderson said. "Many call the event, 'Cowboys Helping Kids', and that's very appropriate."
Henderson coordinates the Range Round-Up which features twelve teams of 'real ranch' cowboys from Oklahoma ranches competing for not much more than bragging rights.
"The OCA, the Range Round-Up Committee and I take a lot of pride in this event," Henderson said. "A lot of our fans have made it a tradition to attend the Range Round-Up for many years. The amount of generosity shown while passing the boots, make it evident that our fans believe in and support our mission - Cowboys Helping Kids."
Oklahoma Ford Dealers have been the presenting sponsor of Range Round-Up since the beginning of the event, in 1985. The OCA credits much of the event's success to the Oklahoma Ford Dealers and many other generous sponsors.
"We truly appreciate the fans, ranches, and volunteers who help us with this important mission," Henderson said.
Source - Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association
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