RENO RODEO DONATES MORE THAN $69,300 TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
RENO, Nev. (October 10, 2019) –The Reno Rodeo Association presented checks totaling $69,300 to nine community organizations thanks to the proceeds from the 2019 Reno Rodeo 50/50 raffle.
2019 Reno Rodeo Association President Mike Torvinen made personal visits to each organization and presented $5,000 each to the Sierra Nevada Junior Rodeo and the Washoe County 4-H; $5,500 each to the University of Nevada, Reno Rodeo Team and Bikers Against Child Abuse; $5,600 to the Center for Adaptive Riding; $6,100 to the Wildland Firefighters Association; $6,600 to the Nevada Military Support Alliance; $7,000 to Heroes and Horses; and $23,000 to Moms on the Run.
The 50/50 raffle tickets were sold each night of the 2019 Reno Rodeo. Half the proceeds were awarded to the person with the winning number at the end of the night and the other half were awarded to the night’s designated community organization. Charities were chosen based on community impact, most in need and those who further rodeo culture.
The 101st Reno Rodeo kicks off June 18, 2020. For more information or to purchase tickets, head to www.RenoRodeo.com.
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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. The 2020 Reno Rodeo is scheduled for June 18-27. 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.
