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it’s time for the 38th annual gallop stallion services auction By Barbara Turner
Whatever you do, do not miss this owners join the ranks! This year Gallop year’s Gallop Stallion Service Auction has stallions from Washington, Texas, presented by Rhodes River Ranch and California, Oklahoma, Illinois, Indiana, held at Northern Quest Resort & Casino Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Oregon, on Sunday, January 31st. Doors open Colorado, Arizona, Alabama, and Idaho. at 11am, and the event will begin at Stallion breeding fees range from 12 Noon PST. This gives plenty of time $500 to $4100 per service. “We like to for both our National and International keep a pocketbook range so everyone bidders to call in their bids! All stallions has a chance to be a part of the Gallop & auction items will be displayed on event and helping our mission. As well 30’ screens inside the Pavilion at as raising the bar of their breeding Northern Quest. Plus, the auction will program” explained Gallop Event be broadcasted live on our website, Coordinator, Barbara Turner. www.GallopAuction.com so bidders can call in their bids and talk to an operator. This year’s event offers 39 World Champion stallions! Many others are Gallop would like to congratulate their Reserve World, Congress, NCHA, NSBA, Top High Selling Services from the 2020 and NRHA Champions. There are three auction. The Highest Selling Service stallions that are five to nine times (for his second consecutive year) was AQHA/APHA Stallion, Spooks Gotta Gun. His service was purchased for Highest Selling Service, (two consecutive years) Spooks Gotta Gun World Champions! Many will recognize the stallion $2,900 by Mikel Marbach of Clarkston, names, as they are leading sires of Washington. Second Highest their breed and have produced Selling Service was Lazy Loper. multiple World and Reserve His service sold for $2,450 World Champion offspring. to Larry & Lori Wilkerson You will have the opportunity of Kennewick, Washington. to purchase services to some Gallop’s Third Highest Selling of the finest Halter, Western Service was No Doubt Im Lazy. Pleasure, Hunt Seat, Working His service sold for $2,400 to Cow, Cutting, and Reining high bidder Karen Havens of stallions in the world! The 2021 Bebit, Wisconsin. And Gallop’s stallion line-up is complete, and Fourth Highest Selling Service the website is being updated was HF Mobster at $2,000, daily with additional non-service purchased by Phina Philipson auction items. This is a great of Spokane, Washington. time to do your homework on transported semen costs, mare 2nd Highest Selling Service Gallop would also like to care facilities and breeding 3rd Highest Selling Service Lazy Loper thank all the owners of the procedures for stallions and No Doubt Im Lazy 2020 lineup. ranches that Their support and dedication to Gallop’s are of interest to you. It also gives you an mission has helped the Ronald McDonald opportunity to research the stallions. If you House Charities of the Inland Northwest are considering transporting semen, make continue to help families in crisis, who have sure you research the process and contact travelled to be near their child in a hospital the stallion owner to confirm costs and what and need a place to stay. Gallop thanks all the their “Live Foal Guarantee” consists of. Those breeders who have participated in bidding on costs will be between the successful bidder their fine stallions! and the stallion owners or breeding farms. This is your opportunity to help a family in Visit our website for more information, www. need! Be sure to attend one of the Nation’s GallopAuction.com. most successful equine fundraising events, You need not be present to bid on the either in person or online! Gallop is ranked as services. Pre-bidding is currently being one of the best events (and causes) to purchase accepted, or you can bid on the day of the Stallion Services in the country! Each year the 4th Highest Selling Service auction in the Pavilion or by calling Gallop’s Stallion line-up gets better, and new stallion HF Mobster
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Gallops Annual Charity STALLION SERVICES AUCTION Presented By: Rhodes River Ranch
Stallion Services - For The Year - 2021 Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest Sunday, January 31, 2021 - Northern Quest Resort & Casino - 12:00 P.M. PST Broadcasting live from Gallop’s Internet website: www.gallopauction.com. You have the opportunity to call in on a toll free number to bid on stallions services! Spooks Gotta Gun SJR Diamond Mist Whizkey N Diamonds Cat Ichi CD Diamond
NRHA Million Dollar Sire! APHA World Champion Junior Reining Horse Reining By The Bay Open Derby Champion Sire of NRHA Futurity Open & Derby Champion Offspring Earnings of $2,028,000+ Blazing Hot
NRCHA Open Futurity Champion NRCHA #1 Open All Ages/All Divisions Horse of the Year - 2018 Lifetime Earnings $179,883
VS Flatline
One-Million Dollar Sire! AQHA World Champion - Senior Reining NRHA Open Derby Co-Reserve Champion
NRHA Futurity Sire Award Winner Lifetime Earnings: $225,000
Lazy Loper
Three-Million Dollar+ Sire! NCHA Open Derby Champion NCHA Futurity Open Finalist Lifetime Earnings: $306,191
VS Code Red
2012 Horse of the Year
NRCHA Open Futurity Champion
Lifetime Earnings: $153,320
Sire of the 2018 NRCHA Open Futurity Champion! Hot Ones Only
NSBA Hall of Fame Multiple AQHA World Champion AQHA, NSBA, and Equistat Leading Sire Sire of AQHA, and NSBA Congress & World Champions Offspring Earnings $3.5 + Million Dollars Telasecret
AQHA & NSBA World Champion
Five-Time Congress Champion
Reichert Celebration Equine Sports Medicine Reserve Champion Sire of multiple World & Reserve World Champions
No Doubt Im Lazy
Sire of 75+ World Championships, Congress Champion & Reserve Championships Multiple Honor Roll Sire AQHA Top-Five Leading Sire NSBA Top-Five Leading Money Earning Sire
Batt Man
Multiple NSBA World Champion Five-Time Congress Champion Multiple NSBA Breeders Futurity Champion Sire of multiple World & Reserve World Champions
Its A Southern Thing
AQHA Nine-Time World Champion Thirteen-Time Congress Champion Lifetime Earnings over $100,000 More World Championships than any other stallion in AQHA History
The Wow Factor
Multiple AQHA/APHA/NSBA/ApHC World and Reserve World Champion Sire Sire of Congress, NSBA & BCF World Champions AQHA All Time Leading Money Earning Sire AQHA World Champion All American Quarter Horse Congress Champion Three-Time Reichert Celebration Champion Sire of World, Reserve World, and Congress Champions Congress Champion & AQHA Reserve High Point Champion Sire of World and Congress Champions Money Earners of over 5300 points & $600,000+ in earnings
AQHA Reserve World Champion Western Riding NSBA World Champion Western Riding NSBA Reserve World Champion Western Pleasure
Multiple World Champion Congress Champion AQHA Reserve Congress Champion Honor Roll Champion Multiple Reserve & World Champion Sire
Gallops Annual Charity Auction - 2021 More stallions to follow QUARTER HORSE STALLIONS Batt Man Extremely Hot Chips Lookinat The Sierras Smart Boons PAINT HORSE STALLIONS Blazing Hot GoodCowboyMargarita Ment To Be Surely A Pepto Cool Addiction Caribbean Touchdown HF Mobster Metallic Malace Telasecret Invite The Artist Cat Ichi Hot Ones Only Mightty Mouse Travelin Jonez Orginial Cowboy Cats Merada How Bout This Cowboy Mr Sherlock Holms Vigilanti Spooks Gotta Gun Catty Hawk Hubba Hubba Huntin Mr Zippos Good Bar VS Code Red The Wow Factor CD Diamond I Am The Party No Doubt Im Lazy VS Flatline Certainly A Vision Initials Only Playdox VS Goodride DGS Replicated Its A Southern Thing Rap Cat Whizkey N Diamonds DGS TheEntertainer Kissin The Girls Reydioactive Willy Be Invited DGS Vintage Lazy Loper SJR Diamond Mist For further information contact: BARBARA TURNER (509) 990-4167
GALLOPS 2021 ANNUAL CHARITY AUCTION SPONSORS
Title Sponsor: Rhodes River Ranch
Kalispel Tribe Northern Quest Resort & Casino Colvico, Inc. WhyDevelop Horse Previews Magazine The Resort At Paws Up Woods’ Western Whites Boots Spokane Sports & Physical Therapy
The Gallop Phone Bank taking bids, which are 80% successful! toll-free number and speaking to an operator, starting at 11am (PST). Watch the event live on your computer at our website, www.GallopAuction.com and have your credit card ready! Be sure to call in your bid one or two services prior to the service you are interested in. Not going to be near a computer? On the road, working or hauling home from a horse show? Do not worry, let Barb Turner know and arrangements can be made for your bid prior to services hitting the auction block! Gallop would like to acknowledge their event underwriter, Rhodes River Ranch, who is proudly presenting the auction for their 21st year. Rhodes River Ranch is located at the foothills of the Cascades, just an hour and a half north of SeaTac in beautiful Arlington, Washington. The Ranch is dedicated to breeding, raising, and training future World Champion performance horses, and providing top quality service to their clients. They also offer some of the finest performance prospects with bloodlines such as, Peptoboonsmal, High Brow Cat, Smart Chic Olena, Dual Rey, Gunner, Smart Little Lena, Topsail Whiz, CD Olena, Soula Jule Star, Nic It In The Bud, Starlights Joy, Shine By The Bay, TR Dual Rey, CD Lights, Shine Like Hail, Magnum Chic Dream, and their top AQHA World Champion Reining stallion, Whizkey N Diamonds. They welcome visitors to tour their site and contact them for more information regarding a service, one of their stallions, sales or just to visit! To learn more about the ranch, go to www.RhodesRiverRanch.com. The Gallop Charity Auction is indebted to Jean Rhodes for presenting the Gallop Event along with all other sponsors for making the Gallop Auction possible. Just as outstanding as the breeding services are the nonservice packages! These items are auctioned in-between breeding services and are a chance for anyone to get involved, not just those in the equine industry! Non-service auction items will be posted to the website right up to the event, so check the website frequently! Some of the non-service items donated include a one-night, two-day all-inclusive Dude Ranch vacation at K-Diamond-K Guest Ranch located in Republic, Washington. Professionally framed artwork donated by the Picture Peddler; a Hells Canyon Wild River Jet Boat tour for two donated from Killgore Adventures; a weekend getaway package at Northern Quest Resort & Casino including a one-night stay, dinner at their five-star restaurant, and a companion massage at their spa. Are you due for a vacation? Maybe you would be interested in an adventurous South African big game hunt? This epic South African Big Game Adventure big game hunting trip is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Hunt tens of thousands of acres of Veld (grassland) in the Limpopo Province of South Africa on this exciting adventure. Enjoy lodging with all the amenities of home including gourmet meals, laundry service, Wi-Fi and more. Glamping getaway anyone? Camping in an Airstream is like living the American road trip dream without sacrificing any comfort. Enjoy modern and luxurious accommodations such as a queen-sized memory Glamping Getaway foam mattress topped with plush linens, pull-out couch, television, full bathroom, and private outdoor area. Choose the Russian River site located in a grove of Redwood trees near Guerneville, California or outside Yosemite National Park, 40 minutes from the western gates. Back by popular demand, you will have the opportunity to bid on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Enjoy an ocean view stateroom for two for a (4) or (5) night cruise to the Bahamas or the Caribbean, available year-round! The ocean view stateroom includes two twin beds, which can be converted to a queen, vanity area, private bathroom and picture window or porthole. Details on all these vacation packages are located on our website at www.GallopAuction.com.
The Royal Caribbean Cruise Package Calling itself truly “The Last Best Place,” The resort at Paws Up is offering you a chance to stay at their 5-star rated resort! This vacation package will include: a certificate for two adults. Certificate includes lodging taxes and resort fee. Three day, two-night complimentary stay in an exquisitely appointed Meadow Home for two guests. Complimentary daily meal plans for two guests. Certificate includes on property transportation during your stay and one complimentary halfday activity for two guests.
Are your plans to Gallop welcomes back actress, singer, and recording transport semen to your artist, Valerie Jeanne! Valerie is a powerhouse vocalist! mare this breeding season? She started her singing career at age three and has been Is your veterinarian hospital captivating listeners ever since. She is a Nashville charting accomplished in the artist with her hit single, “Rainbow After The Storm.” The song reproduction knowledge hit # 1 on The Christian Music Weekly Country Chart, written of transported cooled by Michelle McCammond and Mellad Abeid. Being a cancer and frozen semen? At survivor, Valerie’s story and singles have appeared most McKinlay & Peters Equine recently on KSPS Northwest Profiles that aired throughout Hospital, Dr. Jed McKinlay last summer & fall. It played leading up to the documentary takes pride in leading their on the ‘History of Country Music’ by Ken Burns. She has also Reproduction Center. Their been featured on KHQ, KREM 2, KXLY, & Fox 28 ‘Good Day Dr. Jed McKinlay, DVM business was built largely Gotta Hear This,’ additionally appearing as a guest artist on around reproduction and ‘The Morning Stampede on K102 Country. Being on a regular Dr. McKinlay’s specialty continues to be a mainstay of their rotation on 89.9 KYMS, Valerie is a very versatile vocalist who practice. The Reproduction Centre is in Colbert, Washington covers many genres. She headlined for the Vegas Style Show and is state of the art for breeding stallions, mare coverage and “Showstoppers Live,” performing tributes to vocal giants, foaling out offspring. Dr. McKinlay offers exceptional quality Celine Dion and Carrie Underwood in Las Vegas. Throughout reproductive services. McKinlay & Peters Equine Hospital the year you will find Valerie hard at work on stage, in the utilizes the most up-to-date techniques in caring for mares studio, making appearances on television networks, and with fertility issues. Year after year, many mare owners return doing live radio interviews and production shows. Gallop is to have their mares artificially inseminated with transported excited and honored to have Valerie Jeanne returning to the fresh cooled or frozen semen. Their Reproduction Centre’s stage for her 19th year! When it comes to this artist … you excellent results and professional care is second to none in know instantly that she is grateful to God to be alive and has the northwest. They are a Select Breeders Services Affiliate a new song in her heart! Lab. This affiliation holds them to the highest standards in Participating in her fifth year, Gallop is honored in semen preparation, handling, and storage in the industry. welcoming back the incredibly talented recording artist, McKinlay & Peters has joined the ranks in their compassion Christy Lee. This girl can sing! She placed in the top-three for families who need to be with their child while receiving for the Inland Northwest’s “Best Of.” The gritty texture of medical aid in a hospital. They will be offering a special Christy Lee’s voice is one of the best you will hear! She breeding package in Gallop’s line up of non-service auction has lived in Nashville, recording and performing regularly in items. This breeding package will include: (7) Days Mare music venues and on Broadway. Over the years, Christy Lee Board; All Ultrasound Exam Fees; Insemination Fees; Uterine has been in and out of Nashville pursuing her music career, Culture Fees; Prostaglandins; Ovulation Induction Drugs; touring, and sharing the stage with the likes of Rascal Flatts, Caslicks if needed; and Pregnancy Diagnosis st (14) Days. Randy Houser, Frankie Ballard, Hunter Hayes, Bryan White Gallop is indebted to MPEH Reproduction Centre for their and Blake Shelton! Music is not a hobby for Christy, it is a continued compassion and support! career, filling her days, and a family affair that began at the The excitement does not end here! There is always our urging of her beloved father. She wows audiences wherever silent auction too! Items on the tables will include: gift baskets, she performs. dining certificates, North 40 gift cards, a $525+ pair of top of Back by popular demand, the line Hawthorn’s Rancher singer-songwriter, guitarist, boots from White’s Boots, and recording artist, Nick multiple Valentine’s gifts, Canger returns to Gallop! jewelry, Pendleton throw, soft Nick recorded and released weighted blankets, western an old Tim McGraw song that purses, South Western décor, was written by Tommy Barnes limited edition art and much, called, “When She Wakes Up much more! and Finds Me Gone.” To date, A highlight to this event is Nick has played with Gary Gallop’s Opening Ceremony Chapman, Michael Peterson, at Noon. Witness the stage Jason Michael Carroll, Luke come alive with entertainment Yates, and many more. You that will astound you! You can hear Nick singing on the will not want to miss these radios and on the tongues of talented recording artists at his fans young and old. His the kickoff event at Noon! music can be followed on iTunes, YouTube, Facebook, Opening Ceremony Entertainers. You will not want to miss these talented recording artists at the Kick Off Event at Noon! Reverb Nation, and live at this JANUARY 2021 • HORSE PREVIEWS • PAGE 8
year’s 2021 Gallop Event! He attended Spokane Falls Nick leaves his talented Community College and mark on stage every time the Musicians Institute he performs. If you have where he was awarded the not heard him yet, do not ‘Most Outstanding Stylist’ miss out on one of Country award upon graduating. He Music’s best acts at the currently teaches music 2021 Opening Ceremony of at Learn to Burn Music in the Gallop Stallion Services Spokane, Washington and Auction! plays with various groups Back again for Gallop’s around the area. 2021 Opening Ceremony To complete this amazing comes well noted singer, group of entertainers is writer, drummer, and percussionist, Nick Halpin. composer Jesse Quandt. Nick has opened for Lone Jesse started playing Star & Craig Morgan. His guitar and singing at the band ‘The Last Chance age of four. Being strongly Band,” has a new single influenced by classic, outlaw out called ‘Dirty.’ They are a country, and classic rock, top band in the Northwest, he thrived in learning from Gallop’s Ringmen, RMHC Ambassador, Coordinator, and Auctioneer and we’re excited to have the greats. Adding drums to his repertoire, Jesse became him with us at the Gallop Event this year! Gallop is honored well versed in jazz as well as classical, but never let go of his that he has come back to perform with a heartfelt belief of country roots. Shortly after the start of the war in Iraq, Jesse our mission in helping the families of the Ronald McDonald put his musical aspirations on hold and joined the Army. He House Charities of the Inland Northwest! served just shy of ten years. No matter the post, he never All this excitement and support helps the Gallop Stallion went anywhere without his guitar. On his final overseas tour, Services Auction meet its primary goal of raising funds to help Jesse began writing and composing his own original musical the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest works. Within weeks of returning home to the States, Jesse continue their mission of helping hundreds of families. Check was booked and performing professionally. From being out all of these performers on Gallop’s Facebook page, or on billed in small bars, state fairs and music festivals, Jesse our website, www.GallopAuction.com. has gone on to open for award-winning artists and national touring acts and has developed a devout following. His music Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest follows themes of the blue-collar worker, heartache, life, and provides temporary lodging, comfort, and support for families love. Jesse’s energetic style of blending country with rock, with children accessing medical services. They additionally blues and soul always gives astounding, energy-packed live support related efforts to improve children’s health. The event.Jesse Quandt never fails to deliver true entertainment. Ronald McDonald House is much more than a room to stay Gallop is excited to have him back helping Ronald McDonald in. When families are close to the hospital, this facilitates House Charities families! more time with their child and more frequent interaction with Gallop’s welcomes back Justine Griffin who was in care decisions. Additionally, families staying at the house unbelievably entertaining last year. She is a classically have free laundry facilities, shuttle rides to and from the trained violinist. Justine is a local violinist born and raised in hospital, frequent meals prepared by volunteers through the Spokane. Justine started playing the violin at the age of ten- Make-A-Meal program and much more. The Ronald McDonald years old. She played for the Spokane Youth Symphony as a House is a shelter in the storm, providing over 8,000 nights child and Gonzaga University Orchestra during her junior year of lodging each year. Over 60% of the families who stay there in High School. Her passion is playing improvisation with a had no idea that they would need Ronald McDonald House little fiddle and a wide range of genres from rock, to country, Charities services until just 24 hours prior to arriving. Many to pop. arrived via helicopter or ambulance. Approximately 57% of the Gallop is honored to welcome back acclaimed Emmy- families staying at the house are there with a premature infant Nominated Songwriter, Guitarist, Musical Director, Arranger, or newborn with complications. Those needing specialized and Producer, Mellad Abeid. He has been lead guitarist for oncology treatment for their children runs about 17% and God Spell, Rock of Ages, Trailer Park Christmas, Footloose, 26% is due to trauma or another illness. Families can stay Hairspray, Hello Dolly, and has been awarded Independent at the Ronald McDonald House free of charge thanks to the Celtic Album of the Year, Instrumental Celtic Song of the generosity of events like Gallop supporters. The average Year, and multiple other acclaimed awards. He is amazing! length of stay is 26 days. Returning for his fourth year is Guitarist, Ben Rose. Originally from Kansas, Ben began playing guitar at age 17. their clinical care team which helps them better participate Even children being treated are appreciative of being able to stay at the House with their family. Such is the story of
Introducing for 2021:
CS CHex My PlAtInuM
AQHA Reg#5631648
2014 Grulla, Homozygous for Black & Dun Gene! 15.1 hands, 1100 lbs Sire: Just Pure Platinum Dam: Blus Chex Harbor
2021 will be the first year for “Chex” to be standing at stud. He will only sire aka Chex black based dun factored foals! His book will be limited so do not delay! Get your mare on the books for 2021 and have a 2022 dun factored foal! Chex is 5 panel N/N.
INTRODUCTORY BREEDING
Half of his 2021 fee!! 2021 Breeding Fee After
First 5 Mares: $600
MAMA SAId dASH APHA Reg#910883 2007 Homozygous • Black & White Tobiano • 15.2 hands, 1150 lbs
Sire: Heza Blue Tomcat • Dam: Goin to the Cash Bar
“Rocket has a great disposition and great conformation that he is passing onto his foals from a variety of mares! Rocket is homozygous for the tobiano and black gene so guaranteed a colored foal and all black based! All of his foals to date have been awesome and are very versatile! His oldest offspring are 5 & 6 years old and they are performing in Western Pleasure, dressage and hunter/jumper, English Pleasure and barrel racing! Rocket’s offspring are very versatile! Also check out Rocket’s excellent pedigree! aka rocket Please consider breeding your mare or mares to Rocket and you will also be a very happy and proud owner of a beautiful Rocket foal!” Rocket is 6 panel N/N.
2021 Breeding Fee: $600 Introducing an outstanding Son of Poco Buenos Ghost:
CS ICed BuenoS FrItz AQHA Reg#5690711 2015 Cremello • 14.3 hands, 1050 lbs Sire: Poco Buenos Ghost • Dam: Lil Bitzy Fritz
“Ice” will be standing to limited number of mares for 2021 due to his training schedule. aka Ice I am sure he will follow in his sire’s footsteps and sire athletic, easy to train offspring and adding that color as a bonus to his offspring! He has great conformation, disposition and a pedigree that is hard to find! Ice is 5 panel N/N.
2021 Breeding Fee After First 5 Mares: $400
PoCo BuenoS GHoSt AQHA Reg#4504586 2004 Cremello • 14.3 hands, 1050 lbs
Sire: Buenos Twisted Doc • Dam: Pocos Miss Miranda
“Casper has a great foundation pedigree, great disposition & conformation. He has offspring that are excelling in the roping pen, speed events, cow horse events and also great trail riding and family horses! And to add to all that he adds the great colors of either palomino, buckskin, smokey black or even smokey grullas, depending on the color of the mare!” Casper is 5 panel N/N.
2021 WILL BE THE LAST YEAR CASPER WILL STAND TO OUTSIDE MARES!
aka Casper
2021 Breeding Fee: $400
Please visit our website for additional pictures of our stallions and offspring of Rocket & Casper Young Prospects Available for Purchase
Non-Refundable Booking Fee of $150 on All Stallions All Stallions are AI only & Offer Shipped Semen through our Vet. Additional Costs for AI, Collection & Shipment are Paid Directly To Vet.
C&S paint and Quarter Horse Ranch “A big thank you to everyone who has chosen to breed their mare or mares to one of our stallions in 2020 and over the past 12 years! Producing good working and using horses and adding color as a bonus Also, thank you to all of you who have purchased a horse from us! Elk, WA 99009 • 509 220-7712 • horsedr37@aol.com It is your support and hearing the wonderful stories of the resulting foals or the progress of our home bred horses that keeps us doing CSPaintQuarterHorses.com Like us on Facebook! what we love every year!”— Charlene & Steve Ulrich
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nine year old Steven, who is undergoing treatment for recently diagnosed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). He donated $500 to the Make-A-Home program to help provide meals for Ronald McDonald House Charities families. His hometown raised money to help his family cover the high costs of cancer treatments. Steven saw that Ronald McDonald House Charities was running low on meals and chose to donate a portion of his cancer treatment money to help feed families there. Ronald Ronald McDonald House Charities McDonald House Charities Child, Steven of the Inland Northwest was overwhelmed to receive such a selfless donation from a child undergoing treatment himself at the House! Another nine year old Lane was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. He and his parents checked into the House so Lane could be closer to the Sacred Heart Hospital to receive his medical treatment. A month after check in Lane’s little brother, Logan, finally got to join him at the house. Logan’s first stop on Lane’s ‘House’ tour was the famous magic toy room where he chose a giant stuffed alligator to keep him company in this new environment. Ronald McDonald House Ronald McDonald House Charities Child, Lane Charities of the Inland Northwest is grateful to Gallop’s sponsors, donors, committee members, stallion owners, and bidders for their support in both the Ronald McDonald House Charities purpose and Gallop Auction. Since the start of the Gallop event in 1983, the auction has raised $2,193,397.80 in its mission of supporting two charities. You can be a part of the Ronald McDonald House Charities family too and make a direct impact on the life of a child today. Remember that the money raised from the Gallop auction helps fight the separation, isolation, and loneliness Ronald McDonald House Charities families often feel as they travel for their child’s medical care. Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest looks forward to seeing you all at the Gallop Stallion Service Auction on Sunday, January 31st, at Noon for a “Fun”-raising event. For more information about Gallop, or the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest, please contact Barbara Turner at 509-990-4167.
