Dear Readers,

Mark it on your calendars, September 7, at 11 a.m., the 8th annual Buck for the Badge Benefit Rodeo presented by S and S Bucking Bulls will thunder into the Gilpin County Fairgrounds, Black Hawk. Buck for the Badge benefits critically injured and fallen first responder families. This will be a unique afternoon. First responder’s day, swat demonstration, K-9 demonstration, AirLife, ride in a fire truck, mutton bustin’, vendors, and bull riding, all raise money for these heroes.

During the bull riding, a silent auction open to everyone will take place featuring one-of-a-kind autographed shirts, football, hats, pictures, and more donated by champion cowboys from both the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) and PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) organizations, the Denver Broncos, and the Colorado Avalanche.

There will also be entertainment by rodeo clown and funny man Eric Myrick.

Regular tickets available at the gate: $10 adults, $5 children, 7 and under are free of charge. The Gilpin County Fairgrounds is located at 230 Norton Drive, Black Hawk, Colorado 80422.

About Buck for the Badge

Our Mission started eight years ago in February of 2016 when three deputies of the Park County Sheriff’s Office were involved in a shooting. All three were injured. One with non-life, threatening injuries, one was critically injured, and one was fatally wounded. Buck for the Badge works diligently to help raise funds for our fallen hero’s families during tragedies like this.

Buck for the Fallen is here to celebrate Colorado’s heroes that are still with us and honor those that we have lost. We are here to ensure our first responders and families know that their service and sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Please visit www.buckforthefallen.org for more information.

Steven Henry

S & S Bucking Bulls