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SUMMER/FALL 2014

Beyond the Boots Night at theSt. Paul Rodeo Raises $10,445

The 4th Annual Beyond the Boots night at the St. Paul Rodeo and fundraising leading up to it raised $10,775 for JCCF making the total in donations in 4 years $53,788. A dollar from each ticket sold for Beyond the Boots night is donated resulting in about $5000 and the Tack Room Saloon has some wonder-ful celebrity bartenders and they raised over $3000 in tips for JCCF! A 50/50 drawing was held benefit-ing JCCF. There were some great auction items that also helped raise money for JCCF at the Hall of Fame Barbeque, including a great photo of Flint Rasmus-sen which he was kind enough to autograph! Ad-ditionally a drawing for NFR tickets was held at the Trail Ride. The JCCF can’t thank everyone in St. Paul enough for their kindness and generosity. Photos: Right: Flint Rasmussen signs the photo for the auction at the Hall of Fame Barbeque.Top right Sue Coleman, coordinator of St. Paul Ro-deo’s JCCF fundraising, presents the winners of the 50/50 drawing their winnings! The winners were Deb-bie Hollinger and Tony Parker of North Plains, OR who won nearly $800 and donated $100 of it back to JCCF. Bottom right: Fun is had by all in the Tack Room Saloon!

2 News and Notes2 BFI Donates2 California Rodeo Supports Charities 3 Cowboy Reunion3 George Strait & Priefert

3 Dodge City Bounty Bull Program4 2014 JCCF Donors 5 Donors6 Upcoming Events

(Left to right) Assistant Team Physician for the Justin Sportsmedicine Team Dr. Peter Czuleger accepts a $10,000 check on behalf of JCCF from representatives of the Ran-cho Mission Viejo Rodeo’s Daisy Sellas, Tony Moiso and Gilbert Aguirre making the rodeo’s total donations to JCCF $75,000! Photo credit Richard Levine.

Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo Tops $75,000 to JCCF

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NEWS AND

NOTES

The Bob Feist Invitational Raises $8000 for JCCF

California Rodeo SalinasGives to JCCF and Other Charities

P Helotes Festival Rodeo in Helotes, Texas has supported JCCF for 10 years! Their $1,048 donation this year brought their total contributions to $12,795 since 2004. Thanks to everyone involved with this generous long-term support! P St. Johns Lutheran Church in Killdeer, ND took up an of-fering to donate to JCCF, what a blessing the more than $700 they collected is! P Great to see some of our recipients seeing great success after healing! Jeffrey Ramagos who suffered serious facial inju-ries in March at the Okeechobee, FL PRCA Rodeo is back riding bulls and has had great suc-cess including tying to win St. Paul, Oregon and winning West Jordan, UT. We are happy to see him seeing great success after suffering serious facial injuries! P Vaughn Wilson with Hawk Crest Publishing writes and publishes childrens books that teach children about history, geography, American culture, music, and art. Two of his great books Bronco Sam and The Mustang and Lecile and the Racing Mule are wonderful books that Vaughn has designat-ed as fund-raisers for JCCF, he donates a portion of each book to JCCF. You can purchase at www.unklehokum.com.

The Bob Feist Invitational has long been a supporter of the Justin Cowboy Cri-sis Fund, they have teamed up with Priefert to have a drawing for the beautiful custom roping chute. Heel-O-Matic has joined in the fund-raising efforts in the last few years by donating product to be auctioned off. This year’s fund-raising efforts netted $8000! Photo: Left to right: Daren Peterson with BFI, Bill Bertleson, President of the Reno Rodeo, Bob Feist, Corky Ullman with BFI and accepting a check on behalf of JCCF are the Justin Sportsmedicine Team’s Travis Kieckbusch, MD and Chris Swanner, ATC

The California Rodeo Association presented non-profit groups with over $220,000 in funds at the Salinas Sports Complex on Thursday August 21st at their Director Meeting and dinner. Each year several non-profit groups work at various events held at the Salinas Sports Complex. The California Rodeo also donated over $2000 to JCCF representing tips from bars at the rodeo.

Cowboy Reunion tops $80,000 in JCCF Support

George Strait Team Roping Nets $6000 for JCCF

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We can’t thank our friends at Priefert Manufacturing enough for teaming up with JCCF supporter George Strait to raise funds for the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund each year! The auction at the George Strait Team Roping Classic generates valuable funds to allow us to continue giving injured rodeo athletes “a hand up.” A huge thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hatch of Winslow, Arizona for purchasing the chute and George and Norma Strait for sending a $6000 donation to JCCF from the fund-raiser! If you are thinking of are-nas, chutes or other ranch equip-ment check out our friends at Priefert and thank them for supporting JCCF!

Photo: Priefert’s David Fillebrown, George Strait and Mr. & Mrs Ben Hatch.

Dodge City Bounty Bull Benefits JCCF!

The Dodge City Roundup Bounty Bull Program started about 10 years ago when Doc Trotter wanted to find a way for their rodeo to support JCCF. Initially Doc Trotter found five doctors who would put up $500 on the bounty bull. If it was a qualified ride then the doctor gave the money to the JCCF. The program has expanded to nine rides and some non-physician participation. If the ride is not covered the money goes on the finals ride. We often have as much as $2000 on the finals, even if the cowboy does not have a qualified ride the sponsors donate anyway! It has been a great way for spon-sors to get name recognition at a time when we have the full attention of the crowd. This year’s Bounty Bull sponsors: Drs: RC Trotter, Jeremy Presley, Tanya Williams, Merrill Conant, Eric Hetzel, Chris Miller, and James Moffitt and Dr. Phillips a Chiroprac-tor, and Sharon Stroberg-General Manager of the Boothill Casino and Resort. Dr. Trot-ter stated: “We feel it is important to give back to the sport of rodeo and to support those cowboys who need some help.”

The Cowboy Reunion is a special event that is held each December in Las Vegas dur-ing the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Liz Kelser and a great committee of volunteers offer a wonderful opportunity for past PRCA members to catch up and they have made it into a hugely successful fund-raiser donat-ing more than $80,000 to JCCF through the years. Additionally they make donations to other rodeo related non-pro fits. A check for $5000 was presented to JCCF at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Inductions. Photo: (left to right) Rollie Gibbs with Cowboy Reunion Cindy Schonholtz, JCCF Program Manager, Liz Kesler, Kent Sturman with Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Jess Franks with Cowboy Reunion.

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Meg Andrews Apache CorporationHarley BatesKevin BaxterBob Tallman’s Ranch Fixin’sTerry BottorffDoris BrogdenShelley Brown & Joe ReynoldsGlenn CampbellCSX Transportation, IncCharles CundyCarolyn DavisSmokey DeinesTony DentelKate DickinsonMaryann DilorenzoTom & Jacque DonovanDunn Boys Charitable TrustSteven EllrichFamily Care Clinic Of Western Kansas, LLCFoothills Youth Rodeo Association/Maggie Styles Cynthia ForbesJerry & Jeanoe GatlinGist SilversmithsGreater HorizonsJacque GreenHawk Crest PublishingHeel-O-MaticDakota HillsKansas Orthopaedic Center, P.A.Dave and Marilyn LowryPatricia LudwigMile High United WayJessica MillmanTina MorinNewmont North America Legacy FundCindy PattersonPaypal Giving FundPhillips ChiropractricAmy RodgersRoupp Constructors, Ltd.SAS Spurillia, LLCMary Schlosser & Jeffrey SiddonsRoger SchneiderShelley Brown and Joe ReynoldsSilicon Valley Community FoundationSt. Johns Lutheran ChurchScott StoreySharon StroburgTrudy SwedbergTimberline Auto Center, Inc.Misty VerasteguiJ.L. Webber

Raymond and Barbara WestbrookPaul WhitneyBryan WoodMadison Young

HONORARY DONATIONSIn Honor of Steven Armour Brazos Valley Equine HospitalIn Honor of Darren Blanton Brazos Valley Equine Hospital In Honor of Robert Charles Brown Brazos Valley Equine HospitalIn Honor of Luke and Lindsay Branquinho Mark Favour FamilyIn Honor of Busby Quarter Horses Brazos Valley Equine HospitalIn Honor of Steve Chatman Joan Sweere In Honor of J.T. DickensonTom FellerIn Honor of Steve and Becky Drake Brazos Valley Equine HospitalIn Honor of Cox Trinity Equine, LLC. Brazos Valley Equine HospitalIn Honor of Iron Rose Ranch Brazos Valley Equine HospitalIn Honor of Jerry Gatlin Jeanie Gatlin In Honor of Robert Graves Brazos Valley Equine HospitalIn Honor of Tuff and Tracy Hedeman Brazos Valley Equine HospitalIn Honor of JB Quarter Horses Brazos Valley Equine HospitalIn Honor of James Sean McCashin Janice Rodgers In Honor of Menhinney Rocking M Ranch Brazos Valley Equine HospitalIn Honor of Emilie Montoya Mark Marchetti In Honor of Mike and Connie Nobles Brazos Valley Equine HospitalIn Honor of Rockin 5 Ranch Brazos Valley Equine HospitalIn Honor of Big Spring Cowboy Reunion Dane DriverIn Honor of Steve Rempelos’ BirthdayJoan Sweere In Honor of Wes Silcox Payson City Corporation/David TuckettIn Honor of Johnny Straitz Brazos Valley Equine Hospital

In Honor of The 4th of July Dunn Boys Charitable FundIn Honor of Tri-State High School Rodeo Class of 2014 Mikey Duggan In Honor of Andy and Doogie Wilson Brazos Valley Equine Hospital

MEMORIAL DONATIONS In Memory of Robert Alumbaugh Western Pacific Roofing Corporation/Johnny ZamrzlaIn Memory of Jesse Andrus Sharon Allen In Memory of Deborah Applegate Randy and Vicki Watson In Memory of Brook Bruckert Western Pacific Roofing CorporationIn Memory of Bruce Burleson Western Pacific Roofing CorporationIn Memory of Pete Burns Chris AguirresWillard & Arlene BurbachKay BleaklyLeslie BollnJohn & Susan CowdinKelly DarlingBarbara DiltsEd DugganElizabeth Stampede FoundationGary & Pennie EspelandTim & Jamie Flitner Louise FinnertyJohn GammonJohn Gammon IIIRed GarretsonRobert & Theresa JettKorkow FamilyEdie LongfellowKaren Morse Mitchell Nedved PRCACalvin Reeves Duane & Claudette Reichert Rocky Mountain Fiber Plus, Inc./Jessie Hill Joe & Gunda RottmanRoger & Candace Sheaffer Yvonne Erickson & Gary SkilesSlade School Social FundGene & Stacy SmithSnowy Range Veterinary Clinic/Christa BranchJay & GlendaTalbotThe Showdown Rodeo/Johnny ZamrzlaJohn and Raeana Wadhams University of Wyoming, ASUW Freshman Senate

Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund DonorsJanuary Through July 2014

The Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund Board of Directors would like to extend sincere appreciation to the generous donors who assist in giving injured

rodeo professionals “A Hand Up.”

SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW AND RODEO • JUSTIN BRANDSPRO RODEO LEAGUE OF WOMEN/SOUTHPOINT HOTEL, CASINO & SPA

A3 Merchandise, LLC • Taylor Global/Crown Royal Holden Foundation • Mike Cervi Jr, Memorial Pro Classic

George Strait Invitational Team Roping • Ben Hatch • Bob Feist Invitational • PriefertFamily Practice Associates of Western Kansas, LLC. • Hal and Patricia Earnhardt

Helotes Festival Association • Steamboat Ski and Resort Corporation Heel-O-Matic • Dr Jack and Elizabeth Smardo • Genentech • Western Pacific Roofing

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In Memory of Rip Carmony McCool Cattle Compnay/Dan McCool In Memory of Paul Castle Dave & Carol Slicton In Memory of Rick ChatmanHelen BurnettJudy Dobbs Ray Hammitt and Susan Hammitt Harold Johnson MasonryPRCAJames StoreyTom FellerGreg ThomasIn Memory of Will E. “Bill” Craddock Apache Corporation/Bret PearcyMaria BarberStanley CoonsTodd & JerreDanley Dentons US LLPTodd & Melinda Erickson Arnold Felts FirstCapital Bank Of TexasWilma Gordon and FamilyPaul & Terri Haden Hancorp Consulting, Inc/Bradford HancockMichelle HansonH Brock Hudson Laporte CPAs and Business Advisors/Naushad CermaliPolly Maines, Bruce Maines & Justin Smith1st New Mexico BankPhyllis Padgett Stephanie RobertsonTim Smith, T.J. Smith & Company, Inc. Bill SmyerBill & Sharon SmyerGlenna Thomas In Memory of Gene Dahl Nancy, Scott, Doug, Beth and Families Ran-dolph In Memory of Michael Dalsin Western Pacific Roofing Corporation/Johnny ZamrzlaIn Memory of Jerry Davis Gertrude McPeek In Memory of Quail Dobbs Milton Anderson Jimmy Anderson Family/Louise, Brooke & ShannonDickie & Kay BaileyJeff & Joyce BaumannR.L. Bland FamilyKay BleaklyPat BuchananCarr Pro Rodeo/Pete CarrCoahoma Church Of ChristDriver Cattle Co./Dane DriverSteve Fryar Martin FryarNeal Gay & FamilyR. Clyde and Carol GreerPhil & Jane GuitarJeff & Kellie HarrisNeal, Paula and Jason HenryAllan “Doc” JohnsonMarc Johnson FamiliesGerald & Shea KingBruce LehmanJohn & Cindy MiddletonBrad & Chantal Milliken

Larry & Bobbie NixLinda Sue O’DellPRCAProRodeo Hall of FameDuane and Claudette ReichertTravis and Janie ReidRusty & Dollie RiddleRodeo Clown ReunionSheryln SherrinDennis & Vickie ShiremanRuss & Debbie Slaughter SlaughterTumbleweed Smith & Susan SmithMartha, Tracey and Thomas Andrew SpellDF, LaRhonda, Kaylon, Kay’C & Caleb StanleyTexas Open Range Consulting/Shelly BotkinTom FellerBlue ThortonDavid and Ann WardRonnie & Diane WoodJim Yancey In Memory of Dorothy DunnThe Showdown Rodeo/Johnny ZamrzlaIn Memory of Kyle D’Errico Western Pacific Roofing Corporation/Johnny ZamrzlaIn Memory of Leo Wayne Edwards Mike and Mindy Rich In Memory of Bob Eidson John & Raeana Wadhams In Memory of Cody Fellows Pat Bauer Scott & Nita Herres Kristin KaufmanSue McDonald In Memory of Stephen Finson Western Pacific Roofing Corporation/Johnny ZamrzlaIn Memory of Stanley Foster Quail and Judy Dobbs In Memory of R.G. Garver Sharon McConnellLonnie Wright In Memory of Oscar Garza, Jr Rusty and Tooter Lewis In Memory of Jackie Gaughan PRCAIn Memory of Yancy George Paula Braden In Memory of Robert B Goodwyn Tommy & Brenda, John Lee and Charlotte DeWitt Michael and Elizabeth England Jim and Marie NavarroEllen Riley L. Arnold Consulting ServicesIn Memory of Sidney Haggard Kaci SmithIn Memory of Billy Hale PRCAIn Memory of JJ Head Karen HerbstIn Memory of Michael Hester Sheila and Marina Condrey In Memory of Mike Hillman Sharon Allen In Memory of Amy Hoban Johnny Zamrzla/Western Pacific Roofing CorporationIn Memory of Eike Hohenadl The Showdown Rodeo/Johnny ZamrzlaIn Memory of Dempsey Lance Rusty and Tooter Lewis

In Memory of Donna Lloyd Dave Slagowski In Memory of Bill LucasWestern Pacific Roofing Corporation/Johnny and Pam ZamrzlaIn Memory of Deanie Mackan Punkee and Debbie Schroeder In Memory of Clarice Jackalin Mack-Forbes Richard Wade In Memory of Jackye Renee Manuel Joyce Bell In Memory of Barbara Maston Western Pacific Roofing Corporation/Johnny ZamrzlaIn Memory of Arline Mayfield Western Pacific Roofing CorporationIn Memory of Ada Nash Ken & Adelle Hart In Memory of Rodney Patten Elizabeth & Dicky Allison In Memory of Paul Porteus Western Pacific Roofing Corporation/Johnny ZamrzlaIn Memory of Benny Reynolds Sharon Burt Pati Mahoney In Memory of Nathanial J Roanhorse Stephen Roanhorse In Memory of Dan Russell The Showdown Rodeo/Johnny ZamrzlaIn Memory of Mary Saylor Western Pacific Roofing Corporation/Johnny ZamrzlaIn Memory of Travis ShiewBill and Vicki LewisSkystone Foundation/Tom McGrathIn Memory of Grandmother Smith BT, Suzy, Tom, Annesa & TJ Self In Memory of Al Smith California Circuit Finals Rodeo/Johnny ZamrzlaIn Memory of Doyle Strain Red Powers Family In Memory of Bob Swaim Terria CathermanCraig Childers Columbia River CircuitEdie & Clyde Longfellow Mr. & Mrs. Robert GarrettKen MacRae Philip Nance Foster Odom, Jr Dave and Darlene Turner In Memory of Myrtle Waller Gaylin Waller In Memory of Sue Wallis California Horse Council/Johnny ZamrzlaIn Memory of Mary Thompson Wilson Linda Filbert Gundry Sales and Marketing, Inc.Paul LeeRobyn MayesCharles Thompson Tom Feller Teresa and Travis U/W TeamIn Memory of Delmar Van DamThe Showdown RodeoIn Memory of Ray Youngren MyDC/Dr. Justin Youngren

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JCCF CALENDAR OF EVENTSNovember 2, 2014. Perrin, TX2nd Annual PRCA Judges and Sponsors RopingRoping open to all PRCA judges, administration and employees of National Sponsors. All Proceeds will benefit the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund. PRCA Dress Code, books open from 12 to 1, Rope at 1:30 p.m. No stock charge. Arena is located 55 miles from DFW, call if you need help with direc-tions, lodging info, airport pickup or horse arrangements. RSVP would be greatly appreciated.For more information: Gary Case: 817-901-4314, rodeo3c@yahoo.com or Cliff Overstreet: 817-307-1623

November 28 & 29, 2014. Malakoff, TX11th Annual Thanksgiving Rodeo SchoolThe 11th annual Thanksgiving rodeo school will take place at the PRCA Stock Contractor Stace Smith’s Ranch in Malakoff, Texas. Nine Time National Finals Rodeo Bareback Qualifier Wes Stevenson will bring together some of the top PRCA bareback and saddle bronc riders to offer a unique opportunity to those who wish to learn from the best! Cost to students—$350, $100 de-posit required. The school starts at 9:00 AM on November 28 runs through to 6 PM on November 29. The Justin Sportsmedicine Team will be on site. Food is included with the tuition for the school. This is a benefit for the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund and more than $100,000 has been raised for JCCF since 2003!For more information: 214-415-9207 or email rodeoschool@hotmail.com or www.thanksgivin-grodeoschool.org

December 2 & 3, 2014. Las Vegas, NVPRCA Convention JCCF Silent AuctionMake plans to bid on some fabulous items in the 9th Annual PRCA Convention Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund Silent Auction if you are attending the convention this year! The silent auction will begin on Tuesday, December 4 and the bidding will end on Wednesday, December 3 at 3:00 p.m. If you would like to donate items please ship items to the JCCF, 101 ProRodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 by November 1, 2014.For More information: Cindy Schonholtz at 719-440-7255 or jccfinfo@prorodeo.com

Dec 4 & 6, 2014. Las Vegas, NVBenny Binion’s World Famous Bucking Horse and Bull SaleThe 30th Annual Benny Binion’s World Famous Bucking Horse and Bull Sale featuring $10,500 in prize money and is open to NIRA and PRCA Permit Holders will be held at the South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa. A new addition in the past few years is a Bronc Futurity which features some of the most promising young bucking horses in the rodeo industry, this takes place on December 5, 2014. Past proceeds have benefitted the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, a trio of college scholarships, and the PRCA Championship Rodeo Camp Series. Tickets available at the door or on the website below.For more information: www.wnfrbuckingstocksale.com

JCCF Board of Directors

Karl Stressman PRCA Commissioner

Randy Watson Chairman & CEO, Justin Brands

Tom Feller Justin Boots

Walt Garrison Former Dallas Cowboy

Nolan RyanBaseball Hall of Famer

Don Andrews Mobile Sportsmedicine

Dr. J. Pat Evans, M.D. Justin Sportmedicine

Gary Williams Tucson Rodeo Manager

Charlie Daniels Recording Artist

Bryan McDonald PRCA member

Joe Shafer PRCA Chief FinancialOfficer

Dale WoodardPRCA Member

Carolynn Vietor WPRA President

JCCF CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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December 6, 2014. Las Vegas, NVBob Tallman’s WNFR Charity Bowling TournamentThe Gold Coast Hotel and Casino will host this event which will pair cowboys and cowgirls from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, as well as a variety of other celebrities with fans from around the country. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Speedway Children’s Charities and the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund. Participants and teams will be joined by a celebrity to compete for a variety of prizes. A silent auction and raffle will add to the festivities. Montana Silversmiths Buckles will be awarded to the winning team and a special Rodeo Committee Competion will take place with the winning Rodeo Committee receiving a trophy and Gold Coast vests! Silent Auction and Social Hour from 10:30 - 11:30, registration starts at 10:30, Bowling starts at noon. For more information: Paulette Anderson at 702-632-8242 or panderson@lvms.com

December 11, 2014. Las Vegas, NV27th Annual Pro Rodeo League of Women Luncheon & Fashion ShowThe South Point will once again host this event that has raised more than $1,150,000 for the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund. NFR Contestants’ wife’s model the latest in fashions from Wrangler and Rock and Roll Cowgirl while more than 200 prizes are won by the attendees in drawings and silent and live auctions. Emcees Pam Minick, Sharon Camarillo and Cody Sosebee will call all the action and Carla Harrison will be on hand to conduct the live auction with her NFR barrelman husband John Harrison helping as ringman! It is truly the entire rodeo family coming together to raise funds to help injured rodeo athletes and their families! A great time will be had by all! Tickets are $40, limited number of tables available for sale.For more information: Tracy Hedeman: thedeman@embarqmail.com/817-676-1637 orCindy Schonholtz: jccfinfo@prorodeo.com/719-440-7255

December 11 - 13, 2014. Las Vegas, NVCowboy ReunionThe Cowboy Reunion will once again bring together the past and present of rodeo to celebrate the sport. This year’s host hotel is The Gold Coast. This unique event raises funds for the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund and the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. This great event includes a cocktail party, silent and live auctions and door prizes. This event has raised nearly $85,000 for the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund! To reserve a room at the Gold Coast for the vent use Cowboy Reunion code: ACOWBOYFor more information: Liz Kesler at 940-895-3747 or cowboyreunioninc@aol.com

January 19, 2015. Steamboat Springs, CO41st Annual Cowboy DownhillIt all began 41 years ago when Billy Kidd, Steamboat’s Director of Skiing, and Larry Mahan, six-time All-Around World Champion cowboy, decided to invite a few of the ProRodeo stars to Steamboat for a day of skiing. The cowboys had such a great time that the Downhill has become the most popular event of the season with over 100 of the best professional rodeo cowboys competing in the most unique ski rodeo in the country. Sponsored by Bud Light, the Cowboy Downhill is always scheduled to coincide with the National Western Stock Show in Denver. For more information: Traci Allen, 970-871-5472, tallen@steamboat.com, www.steamboat.com

February 24, 2015. San Antonio, TXAnnual Cowboy Golf ClassicSan Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo’s Annual Cowboy Golf Classic has raised more than $400,000 for the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund and also raises money for the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. The 2015 tournament will take place Feb. 24th at the Republic Golf Club, with registration at 7:00 a.m. and shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. A limited number of cowboys confirmed entered into San Antonio Rodeo play for free, call ahead to reserve a spot. Others can play for a $150 fee which includes breakfast, lunch and awards. The format is a four-person scramble.For more information: Terry Olivarri at 210.215.2385 or tolivarri@sbcglobal.net

It’s a handup,not a hand out.

101 Pro Rodeo DriveColorado Springs, CO 80919

Cindy Schonholtz, Program Manager

Phone: 888-662-5223Fax: 719-264-4994

Email: jccfinfo@prorodeo.com

JUSTIN COWBOY CRISIS FUNDWith no guaranteed salaries or injured reserve provisions in the sport of rodeo, these professional athletes are often left with no place to turn when faced with serious, sidelining injuries and the accompanying financial hardship.

Recognizing that serious injuries can be traumatic enough without the additional burden of financial worries, the Justin Boot Company formed a partnership with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) in 1989 to establish the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund (JCCF).

The JCCF’s premise is to lend a helping hand to professional rodeo athletes and their families in the event of catastrophic injuries. The fund fills the void of financial hardship when the inevitable serious injury interferes with the careers of those who have dedicated their lives to the sport.

Assistance awards are based on the severity of injury, the number of dependents and the applicant’s financial situation. The Fund also takes into consideration the individual’s involvement in and/or contribution to the sport of professional rodeo.

Unique among today’s numerous charitable organizations, the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund stands above the rest by dedicating 100% of all contributions received for disbursement to eligible applicants. This uncommon practice for a charitable organization is made possible by the joint commitment of the Justin Boot Company and the PRCA, which underwrite all administrative costs associated with managing the JCCF, leaving all monies received through contributions (and as investment earnings) to serve their intended purpose.

It’s a hand up, not a hand out.