Heart Recipient rides in the “Daddy of ’em all!”

Cheyenne Frontier Days PRCA Rodeo, truly the “Daddy of ’em all”, included a special cowboy again this year.

Ryan Rochlitz, a CFD Alum and a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, competed again this year. He shared his story of receiving a life-saving gift.

Ryan says, “People may not think about registering to be a donor until they are directly affected by it. I would encourage anyone considering it to think about how they would feel if someone they loved needed a transplant. It’s also important to make sure you educate yourself so you can make a well informed decision based on facts and not a misconception you may have. You can be a hero to someone waiting for a lifesaving transplant.”