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February 5, 2009 For More Information Contact: Anne Trenholm at 816-383-5191 or atrenholm@angus.org “The
Gift of the Horse” Brings in $11,000 to Support Angus Youth The
American Angus Auxiliary’s fundraising initiative, “The Gift of
the Horse”, raised $11,000 from the sale of SF Blue Sky McMaxill, a
2-year-old Blue Roan Quarter Horse donated by the Spader Family, Rosendale,
Mo. Angus supporters, Tucker and
Vickie Link, Kiamichi Link Ranch, Finley, Okla., purchased “Blue”
during a special portion of the Trowbridge Family and Friends Invitational
Angus Sale held in conjunction with the 2009 National Western Stock Show,
Denver, Colo. Scott and Kathy
Ledbetter, Lone Oaks Farm, Middleton Tenn., were the contending bidders. “The money
generated from the sale of Blue will be used to benefit the Auxiliary
scholarship fund,” says Auxiliary President Michelle Rieff. Adding, “This generous
contribution will help ensure the future of Angus and Angus youth.” This
distinct fundraising endeavor highlights the contributions of Angus
enthusiasts to support the future of the breed and National Junior Angus
Association members in particular. The Links quickly point out that their
contribution is, “Only a small portion of the project,” says
Tucker Link. Link notes that
providing scholarship and awards opportunities for junior Angus members is
the most important part of this fundraiser. He humbly acknowledges the creation of
such opportunities is primarily due to the Spaders’ generous gift and
the combined support of all involved with the project. Rieff also notes the momentum for this
unique fundraiser, "Because of the
Auxiliary’s relationship with the Spader family, this fundraising
project was extra, extra special.
The Spaders have deep roots with the Angus family,” Rieff says. Those
deep roots created additional avenues of generosity from many Angus
supporters. “This project
was an opportunity for many Angus supporters to work together as a team. It was amazing to watch the project
develop and to see all the excitement that existed around ‘Blue’.” Rieff remarks. In addition to the generosity of the
Links and the Spader family, the time and services given by Angus supporters,
including, Rich Masoner, Rhonda McCurry, Jerry
Lehmann, Stuart Wilson, Phil Trowbridge, Auxiliary members and other Angus
friends, ensure “The Gift of the Horse” is one that will
continually give. The
American Angus Auxiliary consists of individuals interested in the welfare of
the Angus breed. Its members work
to provide educational activities for junior Angus members, such as
scholarship programs, awards and competitions. For more information about the
American Angus Auxiliary, visit www.angusauxiliary.com. ### |
