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WATCH: Third annual A Night at the Ranch continues to raise awareness and funds for mental health
Red Deer AdvocateMay 13, 2018
At the Daines Rodeo Grounds in
In the third year of A Night At
Proceeds raised from this year's event went to support Canadian Pro Sports Medicine and Smiles Thru Lindsay, a charity that collects funds in honour of
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"We're happy they're supporting mental health and making the future a little bit brighter for some people. It's neat to see. It's a little bit overwhelming when we get everybody together and talk about it."
That draws a direct connection to last year's cause, as the 2017 event raised money for the
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"We had the date planned before what happened (to Ty). It's all really played out and it's crazy how it's all woven and we feel like there's somebody else out there making sure what is happening is supposed to be happening and we're just excited to be a part of that."
Grant said the goal this year was to raise between
The event expanded in 2018, adding a bucking horse challenge on Friday and for the first time, the prize money won by the best bull rider counts towards earning a spot in the Canadian Finals Rodeo in
"This year we went a step up and sanctioned it professionally. We do have a couple guys here from out of the country, so that's exciting to see them come up here and join us," Grant said.
Grant added they'll definitely make sure the event continues to be an annual one.
"We have a committee who meets throughout the year and we're really excited about the turnout and thankful for everyone that came out," she added.
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