PONCA, Neb. (KTIV) - The June E. Nylen Cancer Center received a donation from rodeo royalty this week.

The center received a check, presented by Miss Days of ‘56 Rodeo Royalty, Taylor Bolling, and Rita Robinson.

Stephanie Robinson of Robinson Ranch tells KTIV that the funds are donated from the rodeo’s ticket sales during its Friday performance. According to the center, the rodeo event took place on Friday, June 27 in Ponca Nebraska.

The check was presented as a part of the Days of ‘56 Rodeo’s ‘Tough Enough to Wear Pink’ campaign. This initiative raises awareness for breast cancer and benefits the June E. Nylen Cancer Center .

The campaign initiative is celebrated at Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association rodeos across the state.

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