Tyson Mohr to take part in Governor’s Charity Steer Show

AMES — Tyson Mohr, Ladora, and his steer, “Batman,” will be among 24 entries in this year’s Governor’s Charity Steer Show to be held Aug. 12 at the Iowa State Fair. The annual event benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa. Each steer is exhibited by a local youth representative and a guest celebrity selected by the sponsor of the steer. The Governor’s Charity Steer Show is sponsored by Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) and Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC).

Tyson will be a junior at Williamsburg High School in the fall. He is the son of Alan and Sara Mohr and has been showing cattle for 11 years. Tyson shared that participating in the Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show has been one of his goals for a long time and he can’t think of a better organization to donate his steer to. Tyson is sponsored by Dee Zee.

“The Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show showcases the good that can be done by one industry when producers, industry supporters, and community namesakes collaborate,” said Tanner Lawton, ICA member services and Governor’s Charity Steer Show co-chair. “The cattle industry is full of people that care and it is an honor to work with the Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa, who provide a crucial service to families in need. The commitment from these youth exhibitors is the first step to fundraising success.”

The Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show has been held since 1983 and has raised over $4.9 million since the show’s inception. Last year the show raised more than $440,000, the second year in a row that the fundraising record has been broken. Funds are raised through online donations, sponsorships, and an auction of steers following the show.

All money raised benefits the three independent Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa, located in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Sioux City. These three houses have served over 55,000 families from all 50 states and 62 foreign countries. Families from all 99 counties in Iowa have benefited from the Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa too.

“The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa is a worthwhile charity and great partner,” said Casey Anderson, IBIC director of industry relations and Governor’s Charity Steer Show co-chair. “The houses provide a home away from home for families of seriously ill or hospitalized children. It isn’t hard to imagine the burden lifted, during an already difficult time, knowing you have a place to stay near your child, thanks to Ronald McDonald Houses.”

The Governor’s Charity Steer Show is being held in Pioneer Pavilion at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 4:30 p.m. For additional information about the Governor’s Charity Steer Show or to donate, visit www.iowagovernorscharitysteershow.com