Rachel with Reba, 2010

Warrior of the Week: Rachel, Utah

A LIFETIME OF WARRIOR SERVICE In 1993, Rachel Hansen Bitton was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and did 26 months of chemotherapy. Her doctors soon learned that she would hold still for procedures if they asked her about horses and … Continue reading

4 year old Chandler Davis becomes honorary deputy

Warrior of the Week: Chandler, Texas

Chandler, who is now only 4, was just recently diagnosed with Shwachman Diamond Syndrome (SDS), a rare bone marrow cellular disease and Chiari 1 Malformation of the brain. His parents learned this, after 3 1/2 years of fighting symptoms. He … Continue reading

Kaleb with Bareback Rider / 2011 WNFR Qualifier Casey Colletti

Warrior of the Week: Kaleb, Oklahoma

Kaleb Dorr was born in August, 2007, to Dennis and Kimberly Dorr. Kaleb has an older brother, Bailey, and an older sister, Maci. Kaleb was born with Thrombocytopenia Absent Radius Syndrome (TAR), which is a rare recessive genetic syndrome that … Continue reading

Emma

2010 Wish Story: Emma, Midwest Branch

Since 1994, this award-winning program has had the pleasure of turning dreams into lasting memories for these inspiring kids. The common thread we find with most Western Wishes kids is that they possess a fierce competitive spirit. Focusing on their … Continue reading