August 22, 2007 For More Information Contact: Kelli Armbruster at 816-383-5100 or karmbruster@angusfoundation.org Marands Angus Donates Heifer
When the Kansas
Angus Association (KAA) decided to start a scholarship endowment fund with a
goal of $10,000, it was no surprise that Marands
Angus decided to support the Association. Sunday, Sept. 2, will be an
exciting day for Andy, Mary, John and Emily McCurry
as their Inaugural Female Production Sale will be held at the ranch in The pedigree and performance data on this February 2007 heifer (Registration number 15721436) make her an elite attraction for the junior Angus exhibitor or the Angus breeder wanting to add a new dimension to their cowherd. The McCurry family encourages fellow Angus breeders to support this worthy cause, which has played a vital role in their family’s involvement in the Kansas Junior Angus Association and will ensure its legacy for generations to come. “This is a
tremendous opportunity for Angus breeders to add outstanding genetics to
their herds, while simultaneously supporting Angus youth in Funds raised by the auction of this female will also count toward achievement of the Angus Foundation’s first capital campaign, Vision of Value: Campaign for Angus, which aims to raise $11 million by Dec. 31, 2011, to further support the Foundation’s education, youth and research efforts. To date, more than $3.6 million has been committed to the campaign through outright cash gifts, pledges and planned giving commitments. To learn more
about this female, please contact John McCurry at 620-727-5197,
and for more information about the Angus Foundation or making a donation to
the Campaign for Angus, contact
Jenkins at 816-383-5100 or mjenkins@angusfoundation.org. ### |