Texas Aggie Rodeo Team Uses College Rodeo To Raise Funds For Panhandle Fire
Texas Aggie Rodeo Team Uses College Rodeo To Raise Funds For Panhandle Fire
The Texas Aggies rodeo team used its college rodeo to raise funds for Panhandle fire victims through a crawfish boil.
By Whitney Thurmond
The Texas A&M rodeo team used its annual NIRA event last week to not only compete against some of the region's top talent but also raise money for a good cause.
The Aggies held a fundraiser during the Texas A&M College Rodeo at the Brazos County Expo in Bryan, Texas, on March 17-18 in support of the victims of the Texas Panhandle wildfires that killed four people and burned more than 750 square miles earlier this month.
Under the direction of Texas A&M coach Dr. Al Wagner -- the NIRA coach of the year in 2016 -- and team member Abby Snyder, the Aggies rallied together and raised more than $1,500 through ticket and merchandise sales as well as a crawfish boil.
Locals donated over 650 pounds of crawfish for the event, helping raise close to $500 alone.
Many families also donated fencing supplies and other goods to aid with the relief of the fire victims.
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The Texas A&M rodeo team used its annual NIRA event last week to not only compete against some of the region's top talent but also raise money for a good cause.
The Aggies held a fundraiser during the Texas A&M College Rodeo at the Brazos County Expo in Bryan, Texas, on March 17-18 in support of the victims of the Texas Panhandle wildfires that killed four people and burned more than 750 square miles earlier this month.
Under the direction of Texas A&M coach Dr. Al Wagner -- the NIRA coach of the year in 2016 -- and team member Abby Snyder, the Aggies rallied together and raised more than $1,500 through ticket and merchandise sales as well as a crawfish boil.
Locals donated over 650 pounds of crawfish for the event, helping raise close to $500 alone.
Many families also donated fencing supplies and other goods to aid with the relief of the fire victims.