Dean's Charity Steer Show

 The inaugural 2019 event was hosted by Cathann A. Kress, vice president for agricultural administration and dean of The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. It exceeded all expectations when $152,000 was raised for RMHC. More than 900 spectators attended the charity steer show, held at the Voinovich Livestock & Trade Center, and nearly 8,000 tuned in to watch via live stream on Facebook. Donation amounts ranged from 81 cents to $15,000. 

 “It is a wonderful event that celebrates agriculture and children, both our 4-H youth as well as youth who benefit from the amazing Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio,” Kress said. This year, Central Ohio celebrity exhibitors will  team up with media personalities and experienced 4-H youth and their steers to compete in the show for bragging rights and the four awards of Best Steer, Showmanship, Best Dressed and People’s Choice. 

Following the show, an auction “sale” will take place in the show ring. No actual animals will trade hands. Instead, all bids and sale proceeds will be donated to RMHC. 

 The 2022 celebrities and 4-H families will be announced at a later date.

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Ohio Cattlemen's Foundation Challenge

The Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation is challenging OCA’s county affiliates to help support this fundraiser by making a donation to the RMHC. As an incentive, the Foundation will match every county affiliate donation up to a maximum of $5,000. Any contribution amount is welcome for the good of the cause. County affiliate donations should be made payable to the Ohio Cattlemen’s Foundation and mailed to 10600 U.S. Highway 42, Marysville, Ohio 43040. The Foundation will total the contributions and write one check that includes its matching donation to the RMHC. Every county making a donation will be recognized in the Ohio Cattleman magazine.

Ronald McDonald House Charities

The mission of RMHC is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Located across the street from Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, the Ronald McDonald House serves as a home-away-from-home for families while a child is hospitalized. More than 4,500 families use the facility each year with 82,000 nights of lodging provided. It is also the largest Ronald McDonald House in the world with 137 guest rooms and 120,000 square feet of kitchens, dining areas, play rooms, laundry facilities, a meditation room, exercise room, and informal gathering areas. Learn more about RMHC here.