In 2004, I began my battle with Breast Cancer at the age of 34. With much prayer, the unfeigned support of my husband Chris, children; Peter, Cole, Taylor and Dylan, my mother Judy Bendtsen, and the rest of my family, friends and our amazing community, I am now 5 years CANCER FREE!! I have loved horses from the very beginning. Growing up I was involved in 4-H, Northwest Junior Rodeo Association and now ride with the Skagit Rein Riders. I would like to thank all of you for attending our Rodeo to help raise money and awareness for this great cause. I AM Tough Enough To Wear Pink!!  ~  Jill Isaacson

The Sedro Woolley Riding Club is excited to present “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” at the July 3rd, 2010, rodeo performance at the Sedro-Woolley Rodeo.  Please join us in raising awareness and funds for our local breast cancer treatment centers. All of the monies raised from Tough Enough to Wear Pink will be donated equally to United General Hospital and Skagit Valley Hospital for the benefit of breast cancer awareness and or treatment. Tough Enough to Wear Pink was started by a very special lady, Terry Wheatley, (mother of PRCA cowboy Wade Wheatley), who herself is a breast cancer survivor.

Tough Enough to Wear Pink debuted at the National Finals Rodeo in December 2005 where one night was devoted to the cause of breast cancer awareness. Every cowboy was given the option to wear a pink Wrangler shirt in support of the cause. The support was outstanding and the arena was flooded with pink. Tough Enough to Wear Pink items will be available for purchase by the Bony Pony booth with 100% of the profits will go towards the cause. The night will begin with a lot of pink.

The grand entry, followed by rodeo events, where cowboys and cowgirls who are wearing pink and score the highest ride or fastest time will be awarded a fuel card. The booth will be filled with Tough Enough to Wear Pink items for sale and also a place will be available to make cash donations and/or a tax deductible donation to one of the specific hospitals. We will also be “passing the boot” for donations to this great cause. If you would like to make a donation in memory of or in honor of a survivor please pick up a donation form.

The winner of each event the evening of the 3rd will receive a $100 fuel card from our sponsors

Edward Jones Investment      *     American Hotties Custom Welding Hats     *     Sullivan Contracting

Sadie Sullivan & Family     *     Buckaroo Blues/Happy Valley Dance     *   CE Family Dental

Jennifer Thompson @ Peoples Bank     *     KLE Construction     *     Lonnie Emery Horseshoeing

Valley Auto Supply, Inc.     *     On Track Tanning     *    Jim Schols

For more information or if you wish to donate directly, please contact

Nancy Parker (360) 941-4108 or