Sedro-Woolley Rodeo draws record crowd Friday, raises money for breast cancer care
SEDRO-WOOLLEY - A record crowd packed the Sedro-Woolley Rodeo Grounds on Friday for the PRCA Sedro-Woolley Rodeo, where spectators not only watched professional rodeo competition but also raised money for breast cancer care.
Organizers said it was the most people that had ever been on the grounds.
The evening featured bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, breakaway, mutton bustin', tie down roping, barrel racing and bull riding.
Before the rodeo began, 2013 Sedro-Woolley Rodeo Queen Shelby Hurley rode around the arena on her horse Rico with a pink powder cannon.
Hurley was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, and is now in remission raising awareness and money for breast cancer care.
About halfway through the rodeo, volunteers and rodeo royalty walked through the stands passing cowboy boots to collect donations.
The money raised was split equally between the Skagit Regional Health Foundation - The Breast Institute, and the PeaceHealth Cancer Center in Sedro-Woolley.
"I got to help with Pass the Boot and raise money for breast cancer awareness," said Darrington Timberbowl Rodeo Queen Mady Van Beek. "It's just great being here and I love representing my community wherever I go."
Many cowboys, cowgirls, rodeo volunteers and spectators wore pink in support of the fundraiser.
"It's honestly the coolest experience I've ever had," said Mia Rard, the 2026 Sedro-Woolley Rodeo Queen.
The rodeo continued Saturday, with that night's Pass the Boot donations going toward support for local veterans.
On Sunday, the Sedro-Woolley Riding Club hosted the free Woolley Wranglers Adaptive Rodeo for those with disabilities.
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