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2006 Rodeo
Wish Recipient ~ Connor Fogal
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Reno Gazette Journal
June 24, 2006 |
In 2003,
the Reno Rodeo Foundation established the Rodeo Wish
program to realize the dream of an exceptional young
person in Nevada. We are pleased to recognize Connor Fogal as the 2006 recipient.
Even though Connor has Cerebral Palsy, at 13 he is
quite an accomplished horseman. It's a good
thing too since he aspires to be a true cowboy.
Always quick with a smile and a joke, Connor truly
embodies the spirit of determination. Connor's
favorite thing to do, second only to flirting with
the ladies, is to ride in the equestrian program at
Marvin Picollo School in Reno.
Connor's
Rodeo Wish is something that most cowboys take for
granted - owning a pair of boots. Thanks to
Terry Kistner and his wife, Lee, of
Valley Boot and Shoe in Overton, Nevada, Connor
now has a pair of custom-made "leg-brace friendly"
black elk hide cowboy boots. Connor had the
opportunity to show off his new boots as the honored
guest at the June 21 performance of the Reno Rodeo.
The Foundation has also made arrangements for Connor
and his parents to attend the National Finals Rodeo
in Las Vegas in December.
Connor
is a remarkable young man who never lets his
physical challenges deter him from experiencing life
to the fullest. We are honored to acknowledge
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2006 Rodeo Wish Photo Gallery
Connor is honored as the recipient of the 2006 Rodeo Wish
during the June 21 performance of the Reno Rodeo
Connor Fogal with Lee Kistner of Valley Boot and Shoe
Terry and Lee made and donated Connor's "leg-brace friendly"
boots
Connor received his boots at the
Reno Rodeo Invitational
Team Roping Gala Event as the guest of the Di Loreto family
Pictured here are Connor's riding instructor Sue Lennon;
Executive Director,
Marie Baxter; Foundation President John
A. Solari and Perry Di Loreto
Each year, Perry and his daughter, Teresa, produce the Reno
Rodeo Invitational Team Roping
the nation's most prestigious
amateur team roping event
A portion of the proceeds support the Reno Rodeo Foundation
Connor and his family enjoy a
ride in a stunning black Honda Ridgeline
as part of the Reno
Rodeo Parade, thanks to Bill Pearce Motors
Connor and Duchess meet their goal to ride for 2 hours as part
of
a fundraiser for the therapeutic riding center at Marvin Picollo
School.
Photos provided by
Teri Fogal & Cornelius
Photography
Copyright © 2006
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Permission
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