Hillsboro youths raise money for Make-A-Wish Foundation through OCA
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On Friday, Jan. 26, Emma and Connor Yochum of Hillsboro participated in a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, sponsored by the Ohio Cattlemen's Association.
Emma raised $485 and Connor raised $400 for the charity, which grants wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.
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Because they raised over $100 each, the Yochums were eligible to participate in a costume class at the BEST Celebrity Showdown at the Clark County Cattle Battle. Emma dressed her heifer up as a diva, and Connor put a bikini on his heifer. Emma finished 11th overall for her costume.
The event, in its sixth year, was held at the Champions Center in Springfield. The Clark County Cattle Producers, an OCA County Affiliate, assisted in coordinating the event.
Youth dressed up their cattle and presented them to the celebrity judge, Adam Garman, a farmer and comedian from Ross County. Through donations from family, friends, the community and members of the Ohio Cattlemen's Association, youth participating in the Celebrity Showdown raised nearly $9,000.
Additionally, a silent auction was held with numerous items selling to generous supporters that raised an additional $4,000 for Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. In total, the event raised $13,127 of the $16,000 goal to help grant the wishes of local children with critical illnesses.
Over the past six years, participants and supporters have raised more than $80,000 for Make-A-Wish. Support from events like the Celebrity Showdown, help transform the lives of children, their families, volunteers, supporters, medical professionals and entire communities.
Incentive prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers at the OCA BEST Program Awards Banquet on May 5. Donations to Make-A-Wish will continue to be accepted after the Celebrity Showdown until the BEST Banquet.
The BEST Celebrity Showdown at the Clark County Cattle Battle is a part of the Kids For Wish Kids® program. It gives students the opportunity to help make wishes come true. Students develop fundraising ideas under the supervision of a teacher, principal or club advisor and help share the power of a wish.
(Information provided by Shannon Yochum and the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association.)
Emma raised $485 and Connor raised $400 for the charity, which grants wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions.
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Because they raised over $100 each, the Yochums were eligible to participate in a costume class at the BEST Celebrity Showdown at the Clark County Cattle Battle. Emma dressed her heifer up as a diva, and Connor put a bikini on his heifer. Emma finished 11th overall for her costume.
The event, in its sixth year, was held at the Champions Center in Springfield. The Clark County Cattle Producers, an OCA County Affiliate, assisted in coordinating the event.
Youth dressed up their cattle and presented them to the celebrity judge, Adam Garman, a farmer and comedian from Ross County. Through donations from family, friends, the community and members of the Ohio Cattlemen's Association, youth participating in the Celebrity Showdown raised nearly $9,000.
Additionally, a silent auction was held with numerous items selling to generous supporters that raised an additional $4,000 for Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. In total, the event raised $13,127 of the $16,000 goal to help grant the wishes of local children with critical illnesses.
Over the past six years, participants and supporters have raised more than $80,000 for Make-A-Wish. Support from events like the Celebrity Showdown, help transform the lives of children, their families, volunteers, supporters, medical professionals and entire communities.
Incentive prizes will be awarded to the top fundraisers at the OCA BEST Program Awards Banquet on May 5. Donations to Make-A-Wish will continue to be accepted after the Celebrity Showdown until the BEST Banquet.
The BEST Celebrity Showdown at the Clark County Cattle Battle is a part of the Kids For Wish Kids® program. It gives students the opportunity to help make wishes come true. Students develop fundraising ideas under the supervision of a teacher, principal or club advisor and help share the power of a wish.
(Information provided by Shannon Yochum and the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association.)