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Saddle Up for the 2nd Annual Cowboy Up for a Cure Rodeo

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 17, 2015)  The University of Kentucky Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, FarmHouse Fraternity and UK Club Rodeo Team host the Cowboy Up for a Cure Rodeo at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena.  Cowboy Up for a Cure Rodeo is sponsored by UK Student Government Association, UK College of Agriculture and many others.

The Cowboy Up for a Cure Rodeo will offer live rodeo entertainment, featuring tie down roping, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, team roping, bull riding and a greased pig competition.  Kids will also be able to join in on the fun by participating in a boot race.

Cowboy up for a Cure, Inc. is a local nonprofit organization that provides funding to benefit children with various forms of pediatric cancer.  The organization works closely with the UK Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic to ensure enrichment of the lives of children battling cancer at the time of diagnosis, throughout treatment and beyond.

Gates will open at 6 p.m. and a variety of attractions and vendors will be stationed within the arena providing activities for all ages.  This event is open to the public and all proceeds will benefit Cowboy up for a Cure, Inc.

Tickets will be available at the ticket booth for $15 or can be purchased prior to the event at the Cowboy Up for a Cure Rodeo website.  For more information visit the Cowboy Up for a Cure Rodeo Facebook page.

MEDIA CONTACT: Rebecca Stratton and Blair Hoover, (859) 323-2395; rebecca.stratton@uky.edublair.hoover@uky.edu