“Rundown For Life” gives us all a chance to raise cancer awareness.
Each competitor will be dedicating their competition and riding for a family member or friend
that has been a victim of cancer.
Here’s a sample of contestants that have already registered for “Rundown For Life”
and who they will proudly represent in the arena.
“Who Are You Running For?”
Gregg Garcia (M5 California) - “I’m riding for my good friend Kim who is currently battling cancer.
Everyone please pray for him!”
Kenda Lenseigne (L5 Washington) - "I will ride to honor the life of Eric Gates, who lost his battle to lung cancer in September of 2006. I will also be riding for Bill Philip, who WON!
Bill has been cancer free since September 2005. I'm glad to be involved with this match."
Mike Salmina (M3 California) - “I’m riding for my Dad who survived prostrate cancer.”
Larry Townsend (M4 Montana) - “I’m helping this event anyway I can.. Clinics, entertainment and
helping children with cancer ride my featured horse ‘Cowboy’. I may not compete because I’ll be doing everything I can to help! Cowboy and I will be there!”
Jerry Bestpitch (M5 California) - “I’m running in support for everyone who has been a victim of cancer!”
Wes Walton (M5 Wyoming) - “I ride with my Mother in my heart. In less than 8 months she lost
her battle from stomach cancer. She was only 39 yrs. Old.”
Dyan Gorman (L1 California) - “My Dad died of lung cancer 18 yrs. ago. He’s riding shotgun with me for this event!”
Chad Little (M6 Minnesota) - “My brother Charlie had stage 4 hodgkins disease. He's been cancer free
for over a year now. You bet I’m riding for him!”
Jimmy Allen (M6 Arizona) – “I’m running for support of all cancer victims.”
Emily Johnson (L1 Arizona) - “I’m so proud to ride for my Grandpa (Opa), who is a survivor of bladder cancer. I can’t image life without my Opa!”
Steven Wilson (M5 Ohio) - “I’m competing in the memory of my Great Grandma, Velma Wilcox.”
Ryan Henderson (M1 California) - “My Grandpa Paul is fighting prostrate cancer right now.
I’m only 13 yrs. old and may not win, but I am going to try my best cause my Grandpa
is coming to watch me compete!”
Kelly Alderson (L3 Arizona) - “I’m riding for support of this great cause and all victims of cancer.”
Cindy Ellet (L2 California) - “I so proud to ride for my real good friend. Barry Abrams is one of the greatest
trainers on the track! He's a survivor!”
Billy Montgomery (M3 Arizona) - “I’m running for Sally Miller.”
Natalie Johnson (L2 Arizona) - “My auntie was Marie Spavor. We used to go to her cabin in BC Canada for family reunions. I miss her and will ride in her memory.”
Melissa Dragoo (L4 Arizona) - “All kids with cancer!”
James Ellet (M3 California) - “I’m proud to ride in my Grandfather’s name, "Strawhat Charlie" Charles Ellet, Jr.”
Tammy Townsend (L4 Montana) “I can’t wait to come to California and be part of such a worthy cause! I ride for everyone who’s had cancer.”
Megan Spaulding (L3 Idaho) - "I am riding for my grandmother Ramona Callaham who is currently fighting breast cancer. I am very proud of her."
Ron Jakola (M3 Arizona) - “I support this match because many of my family members had to fight breast cancer. I ride for all of them, but especially for my lovely wife Patti! She’s a survivor!”
Ruben Gonzales - (M1 Arizona) - “I fully support this great cause and match. I am running for my
sister-in-law, Karen Kay Southard, who battled and survived squmacell carcinoma cancer.
There is no more sign of cancer!”
Deb Case (L2 California) - “My Grandmother died from breast cancer. I ride for Pauline Pucket’s memory!
God Bless her.”
Charlie Little (M4 Minnesota) - “Cancer sucks! I will run for all kids who have fought cancer!
I’m proud to compete in the Survivor’s match too.”
Grant McMaster (M5 Arizona) - “My dear friend, Michael Henderson, was like a father figure to me. He died from lung/colon cancer. I ride for him!”
Tricia McMaster (L4 Arizona) – “After 5 years of chemotherapy and breast surgery, my good friend (and ex-boss) is a survivor! I am running for Patty Collie!”
Patti Blomquist (L3 California) - “Me! And for everyone who has been diagnosed with Melanoma. As a survivor, this event touches my heart. Thank you!”
Jim Blomquist (M3 California) - “I’m running for my wife Patti and also for my Aunt Lynn Goff who died of uterine cancer. Everyone should register for this event!”
Gordy Alderson (M2 Arizona) – “I’m running for support and help finding a cure for cancer!”
Jerry Brown (M2 California) - “I was diagnosed with Basil Cell cancer and my wife lost her mother at a very young age to cancer. She would have been my Mother-in-Law."
Susie Montgomery (L3 Arizona) - “Two very special ladies, Dee Cervi and Sally Miller.”
Kevin Tighe (M2 California) - “My friend was just diagnosed with cancer. I won’t miss this event.
It’s such a great reason to saddle up!”
Krissy Graham (L3 Califonia) – “My Grandma was truly a friend of mine. She fought so hard but didn’t make it. I dedicate my competition in her name, Sissy O’Keefe.”
Barry Nadell (M2 California) - “My Father wasn't sick a day in his life and played tennis
until age 86 when suddenly cancer overtook his bones and
within 3 months he was gone. I miss his support, pride and love."
Alan Eggleston (M4 New Mexico) - “William Bang is my Father-in-law. He has been diagnosed
with colon cancer. He's a true cowboy and survivor! I support Robyn and
everyone involved in this match.”
Josh Brubaker (M5 California) - “I will be running in the memory of my late Grandmother, Loretta Baker
who died from breast cancer 8 years ago. My Mom and I are helping organize this event
because it’s a very good cause!”
Brittany Anderson (L5 California) - “I’m entering twice so I can ride for Robyn Renner who survived
eye cancer tumors, and for my Great Grandpa who died of lung cancer.
I am proud to be the Jr. Ambassador for Rundown Rodeos too!”
Jim Hansen (M5 South Dakota) - “Let’s all ride for support and a good cause! Let’s help American Cancer Society raise funds for a cure!”
Andra Olson (L5 Minnesota) - “I am so proud to be a part of this event, as a sponsor and competitor.
We need a cure! I hope to see everyone there for support!”
Curt Moore (M6 Texas) - “Cancer has hit my family often. I ride for everyone diagnosed with cancer. This is so great. I’ll see everyone in California!”
Sugar Ray (Announcer South Dakota) - “My Mom survived breast cancer and my Dad survived prostrate cancer. What an incredible chance to show support! I’m proud to part of this!”
If you'd like to have 'who you are running for' posted,
please send us an email to info@rundownrodeos.com
and we will gladly post your message. Thank you.
