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BIG SKY’S BIGGEST WEEK GIVES BACK

Big Sky’s Biggest Week, Big Sky PBR, and Outlaw Partners are proud to partner with area nonprofits to highlight their hard work in the community and give back. Since the event’s inception in 2011, we have raised over $3 million dollars for charity. Learn about the organizations we’re working with this year to help raise funds.

Wellness in Action

When to support: 3rd Annual Dick Allgood Community BINGO Night

Wellness In Action was founded by nine women in the Big Sky community who wanted to address the concerns of children and families missing out on opportunities for quality education and health and human services. Some of these services include sliding scale counseling, wellbeing opportunities such as camp scholarships so that people may participate in educational, recreational, and cultural events and a community health worker program.

Visit bigskywia.org to learn more.

Western Sports Foundation

When to support: Big Sky PBR Golf Tournament and Thursday night’s PBR Calcutta

Western Sports Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the overall success of western sports athletes by advancing their health and wellbeing. The organization provides medical, life counseling and financial resources to meet immediate needs and prepare athletes for life beyond competition.

Visit westernsportsfoundation.org to learn more.

Civil Air Patrol

When to support: Thursday night’s PBR at the 50/50 raffle

The Civil Air Patrol is a partner and auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and works to search for and find the lost, provide comfort in times of disaster and work to keep the homeland safe. Its 56,000 members devote their time, energy and expertise toward the wellbeing of their communities, while also promoting aviation and related fields through aerospace/STEM education and helping shape future leaders through CAP’s cadet program.

Visit gocivilairpatrol.com to learn more.

MSU Athletics & MSU Rodeo

When to support: Friday night’s PBR at Blue and Gold night

Montana State University Athletics encompasses all hardworking MSU athletes including the exceptional MSU rodeo team. Bobcat Rodeo is one of the most storied programs in the history of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. In addition to hosting the College National Finals Rodeo for almost 30 years, MSU Rodeo teams have claimed 9 national team titles, 34 individual national championships and a multitude of Big Sky Regional crowns. Help us in supporting these athletes during Blue and Gold night at Big Sky PBR!

Visit montana.edu/rodeo to learn more.

Big Sky Search and Rescue

When to support: Saturday night’s PBR during the 50/50 raffle

Big Sky Search and Rescue began serving the community in 1994 and has helped countless adventurers that find themselves in trouble in the backcountry. The all-volunteer Big Sky team is made up of people that can assist in a variety of activities including horseback riding, biking, kawyaking, fishing, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling.

Visit bssar.org to learn more.

Big Sky Bravery

When to support: Saturday night’s PBR Calcutta

Big Sky Bravery is a nonprofit that supports active duty Special Operations Forces. Big Sky Bravery was founded in 2015 to provide weeklong programs (Task Forces) in Montana’s restorative surroundings. These Task Forces are an all-expense paid, world-class experience that grants these individuals the rare opportunity to decompress, rediscover what was lost on the battlefield and experience the hope and freedom they are all fighting for.

Visit bigskybravery.org to learn more.

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