Aberdeen rancher supports ‘Exceptional Rodeo for Kids’

Dave Wedel is an Aberdeen rancher who grows wheat, drives a sugar beet truck and is devoted to planning one particular part of Pocatello’s annual rodeo called the “Exceptional Rodeo for Kids.” He has a special affinity for that rodeo because five years ago while his daughter, Anna, was struggling with cancer, she was the 2006 poster child for the Exceptional Rodeo. At that time, the rodeo gave the Wedel family a special emotional boost, and Wedel has been giving back ever since. Anna is now 8 years old, is cancer free and will soon pass the crucial five-year mark in her recovery. She goes to school, studies, plays, has fun and lives like any other normal child. The Exceptional Rodeo will take place during the Wrangler Million Dollar Silver Tour Rodeo, April 7-9, in Holt Arena. The Exceptional Rodeo for Kids will be held on Saturday afternoon, April 9 from 3-5 p.m. The rodeo is designed for children with special needs from the Southeastern Idaho region, including children with physical, mental or emotional difficulties. On average about 50 kids participate in the special rodeo each year...more