Members from the Oklahoma Cattlemen’ Association joined together to donate over 800 pounds of beef to the Ronald McDonald House Charity in Tulsa, Okla. The effort started by Russell Boles, Watson, Okla., donating a steer to benefit the charity. From there Watson Farms Meat Processing in Council Hill, Okla., donated the processing. A result of joining together, the two were able to provide a freezer full of steaks and ground beef for families staying at the House.
Cowgirl Beef, owned and operated by Christina Farris, Ft. Cobb, Okla., also donated beef snack sticks to go in the grab-and-go snack area of the House. The snack sticks are a convenient way to eat beef and stay full for families on the go between meals.
The Ronald McDonald House Charity in Tulsa allows families with sick children to stay together and near the medical care they need. Helping a sick child fight their illness takes a big enough emotional toll on a family. Adding a financial strain can make it almost too much to bear. The Houses offer all the comforts of home.
“The Ronald McDonald House provides incredible assistance to families going through some really challenging times. I appreciate Watson Farms help to make sure these families can enjoy the comforts of a meal based around beef,” Boles said.
Because cattlemen care, OCA is helping coordinate beef donations to the OKC and Tulsa Ronald McDonald Houses. Each Ronald McDonald House uses 2-3 beefs per year. Let us know if you would like to help feed families going through a tough time by emailing cdanielson@okcattlemen.org or calling the OCA office at 405-235-4391.
The OCA is the trusted voice of the Oklahoma Cattle Industry and works to protect and empower Oklahoma cattlemen today, to serve tomorrow. OCA is the only voice that speaks solely for the cattlemen of Oklahoma and represents beef producers in all 77 counties across the state. The OCA officers, board of directors and membership encourages you to join us in our advocacy efforts to ensure less government intervention, lower taxes and a better bottom line. For more information about OCA membership, the theft reward program or activities call 405-235-4391 or visit www.okcattlemen.org.
