Rodeo Fame’s Second Annual Legacy of the West Gala will once again bring together living legends from the PRCA, WPRA, WCRA, PBR, and BFO, as well as many other western artists and influencers, to raise awareness and funds
to stop human sex trafficking.
Honorary Co-Chairs Ty and Paige Murray head an all-star company of notable leaders, from every major western and rodeo organization, as we come together to raise awareness and bring an end to human trafficking.
“We have a daughter and can’t imagine other little girls going through this. It just breaks our hearts, but the western world has a bigger heart and we can help.” - Paige Murray, wife of King of the Cowboys, Ty Murray, both honorary chairs of the Legacy of
the West Gala.
This year’s Gala proceeds are to benefit the
Bucking Horse Breeders Association (BHBA) Freedom Foundation. Originally co-founded by partners Steve Stone
(bassist for the Casey Donahew Band) and Kenny Andrews, the BHBA realized how blessed we are to live the western lifestyle that we do, and wanted to do more, leading to the creation of the Freedom Foundation; a ministry-based, non-profit organization
that buys women and children out of sexual slavery in third world countries, then provides them with the assistance and training they need to become self-supporting and return to normal society. This year’s financial contributions from the gala have been earmarked
to build new safe houses for freed women in Belize.
“I know it seems like a stretch - cowboys and cowgirls fighting the trafficking of girls, but not really. What we in the Western world embrace is independence and freedom. These are things these young girls have never experienced. In the US, we don’t even know
that exists while in Belize, for instance, it’s not even hidden. It’s a dark battle we have to fight,” said Steve Stone.
Notable chairs and supporting board members of this year’s Gala include the Murray Family, Luke and Lindsay Branquinho, Jacobs and Lauren Crawley, Bobby and Kate Mote, Stevi and Ty Hillman, Isaac and Britany Diaz, Allen and Peggy Bach, Cody and Ashley Webster,
Cooper and Kaitlyn Davis, Bob Tallman, and Kendra Santos.
“The camaraderie of the Western world is wonderful and last year’s Gala bonded us all,” Paige Murray remembers. “Whatever your western passion is for, you’ll find your heroes at this fun, memorable event."
The schedule will include celebrating honorees with awards like the Lasting Impact Award, True Grit Award, Forgotten Trailblazer, The Raise The Bar Ethical Award and Innovative Photographer.
Schedule of events includes:
*Red Carpet interviews and photos
*Best Dressed Guests
*Door prizes
*Cocktail Hour
*Live Auction
*Special Speakers/Awards
*Rodeo Fashion Surprise
“There comes a time when we, as decent human beings, are compelled to act on behalf of those among us who are helpless,” said founder of
Bronc Riding Nation, Lori Lee O’Harver. “Today, I’m no less committed to our mission to preserve the bucking horse community, but I see there are other important things we should address and work to help. The victims of human trafficking top that list.”
WHAT: 2ND ANNUAL LEGACY OF THE WEST GALA
WHEN: December 12, 2019 (2 – 4 p.m.)
WHERE: Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel
WHY: To raise awareness and funding to directly help victims of human trafficking
WHO: You! A star-studded afternoon Western formal party with exciting auctions, inspired speakers, cocktails, guest contests and awards recognizing the movers and shakers in the world of Western Entertainment.
General admission: $75
VIP ticket: $150 Sit with the stars!
VIP Table: $1,000 (Table for 8 flagged with your/your company name - includes 4 VIP tickets)
100% of ticket sales, live auction proceeds and donations go to BHBA Freedom Foundation to build safe houses.
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