Reno Rodeo Wish Recipients Recognized

RENO, Nev. (June 19, 2018) – The Reno Rodeo Foundation awarded $26,500 to three local families as part of the organization’s Reno Rodeo Wish program, which supports the Foundation’s mission to assist young people in Northern Nevada with extraordinary needs. The families also received tickets and a VIP experience to the 2018 Reno Rodeo that included riding in a float in the Reno Rodeo Parade on Saturday, June 16, participating in the Reno Rodeo Kids Day on Sunday, June 17 and all three will be recognized during the Tuesday, June 19 performance. The Capurro Family Foundation and Garlock Printing & Converting also made generous financial contributions to the Reno Rodeo Wish funded program.

When: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 during the evening performance (just after team roping)

Where: Livestock Events Center, 1350 N Wells Ave.

Who: Reno Rodeo Association 2018 President, Bill Summy, Reno Rodeo Foundation President, Dr. Larry Frugoli and Reno Rodeo Foundation Executive Director, Clara Andriola, will present checks to three Reno Rodeo Wish recipients:

• $10,000 to Kalen (Tomino) Jim, nominated by St. Mary’s to help with therapy and mobility assistance;
• $10,000 to Rosaleigh and Hypatia Cottle, nominated by Renown Children’s Hospital, to purchase specialized car seats and strollers/wheelchairs to help the family get to and from appointments;
• $6,500 to William Strange, nominated by Carson Tahoe Hospital, for a family vacation.

About the Reno Rodeo Foundation
The Reno Rodeo Foundation was incorporated in 1986 and is a non-profit 501(c)3. In addition to the annual Denim Drive that helps clothe neglected and abused foster children 365 days a year, the organization provides scholarships to eligible Northern Nevada high school graduates, supports community grants, funds a Reno Rodeo Wish for a child, underwrites the Reno Rodeo Association’s Reading Roundup literacy program helping thousands of at-risk first graders, provides new books to comfort children who must attend family court proceedings, builds community partnerships and serves as the anchor for large capital projects to improve the lives of children. Like Reno Rodeo Foundation on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or for more information, please visit RenoRodeoFoundation.org.

About the Reno Rodeo
The Reno Rodeo is a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) sanctioned sporting event, and one of the top five rodeos in North America. Reno Rodeo is a non-profit organization made up of over 1000 volunteers. This year’s Reno Rodeo is scheduled for June 14-23, 2018. Competition includes bareback, team roping, saddle bronc, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, women’s barrel racing and bull riding. Like Reno Rodeo on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or for more information on the Reno Rodeo, visit www.renorodeo.com.