This year, the Reno Rodeo Foundation . . .

• Provided 24 merit-based scholarships to students from rural Nevada to attend the University of Nevada, Reno.  Recipients are students majoring in courses of study offered through the colleges of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, Business, Education, Nursing and Communications.

• Distributed over $100,000 to 34 community organizations who offer direct services to children and families in our community.

• Purchased a pair of "Aqua Legs" for our 2008 Rodeo Wish recipient, Jonah Vandever, who had his legs amputated as a toddler.

• Completed construction on a 2.6 million dollar recreation and learning facility to benefit abused and neglected children who have been placed in protective custody at the Kid’s Kottage.  This facility will also benefit children, teens and families receiving services from the McGee Center and the Children’s Cabinet.

• Facilitated a highly-successful Denim Drive to provide clothing, socks and underwear for children and teens at the Kid’s Kottage.

• Participated in dozens of community events through our “Team 355” partnership with the Reno Rodeo Association.

The Reno Rodeo Foundation is the heart of the Reno Rodeo and we are always looking for new friends.  Whether you want to volunteer or offer support in other ways, we would love to have you join us as we reach out to those in need.

If you're interested in volunteering with the Foundation or with the Reno Rodeo, please send us an email or call us at (775) 322-9875. 

We also hope you'll show your support by selecting the Rodeo State Charitable License Plate for your vehicle and by bringing your friends and family to the 2010 Reno Rodeo, June 17 – 26. 

The Reno Rodeo is more than just 10 days of world-class entertainment in June, it is an event that provides behind-the-scenes support to thousands of children and families each year.  

Thanks for visiting and we'll see you at the Rodeo!