Pink for Peitz Rodeo starts Friday night

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     The Sixth Annual Pink for Peitz two day benefit rodeo is set to get underway Friday night at 6 at the Saddle Club Arena. All proceeds from the rodeo benefit the Peitz Cancer Support House, which is the first line of support for those in the area who are diagnosed with cancer.

     The rodeo will feature barrel racing, bull and bronco riding, calf roping and more. Melissa Hudson, Cancer Resource Coordinator at Peitz Cancer Support House, says there will be more events than just the rodeo.


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     The Chicks-n-Spurs Drill Team will perform and Pony rides will be available for children of all ages, provided by the Cowboy Church.

     In addition to the rodeo events, there will be a breast cancer survivor ceremony each night. Members of the community will be able to offer support through the pink jail fundraiser, a silent auction and a 50/50 split drawing.

     The tug-of-war contest will begin at 6:15 Saturday, featuring different companies from the community.

     Another way the community can support the Peitz Cancer Support House is by purchasing a raffle ticket for one of three different custom belt buckles, designed for the for the Pink for Peitz Rodeo.     

     Tickets are $5 and they will be sold at the event.

     For more information on the Sixth Annual Pink for Peitz Rodeo, contact the Peitz Cancer Support House at 508-1457.

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