Blaire is from California, and was so excited to meet Cowboy U Star, Judd Leffew. She ran to him and jumped into his arms and hugged him. A serious competitor in the World Champion Dummy Roping held annually at the … Continue reading
A Family’s 2008 Nashville PBR Wish WESTERN WISHES CELEBRATES FIGHTING SPIRIT OF FAMILY FACED WITH ADVERSITY Nashville, Tenn—Western Wishes, an award-winning charity established in 1994 is proud to reward the fighting spirit of a family that has not one, but … Continue reading
At six years old, South Dakotan, Jaycie, who comes from a strong rodeo heritage, had her Western Wish at the 2007 Cheyenne Frontier Days. Not only did Jaycie attend the rodeo and hang out with the cowboys, she also was … Continue reading
Six-year old Morgan F. is the quintessential wish kid with an indomitable spirit. She was originally nominated as a Western Wish recipient by the late PRCA World Champion Bull Rider Lane Frost’s parents, Clyde and Elsie Frost. Born and raised … Continue reading
Jackson B.’s WNFR 2005 Wish! Photos & Text By David G. Brown Jackson B. is a 9 year-old, Idaho cowboy who had a powerful dream to attend the 2005 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada, in spite of … Continue reading
Western Wishes Concludes First Decade with a Special Breakfast of Champions By David G. Brown LAS VEGAS, Nevada – The Western Wishes Foundation celebrated ten years of helping cowboy-kids make wishes come true by hosting a very special “Breakfast of … Continue reading
Jay M. was a very talented rodeo cowboy who competed in high school rodeo. His dream was to become a bronc rider and compete in the National Finals Rodeo someday. But, in his sophomore year, Jay was diagnosed with stomach … Continue reading
He battled leukemia from a tender age of 6 and fought it until he was designated in remission. He now competes in three events in high school rodeo and displays the common thread of our Western Wishes kids – a … Continue reading
Jessica S., from Morse, TX, exemplifies the courage, the grit, and determination to make the best of a tough situation. Battling Cystic Fibrosis since a toddler, Jessica never let the disease get in the way of junior and high school … Continue reading
Junior rodeo competitor, Rachel H., from Hooper, Utah was diagnosed with Leukemia at the age of 7. By the end of that year she got a staph infection at Christmas that nearly took her life. By her 8th birthday she … Continue reading