“Be Glad Of Life”

Support Recipients on December 3rd, 2009 No Comments

The Herman family, recent recipients of the 1400′s largest gift of the year, sent us a touching thank-you card that we wanted to share with you.  The Herman’s 13-year old son underwent open heart surgery in Minnesota and the distance to the hospital from their home had created tremendous stresses on their finances and we [...]

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Helping families help their kids

1400s Grant Assistance to Rodeo Family

Front Page on November 30th, 2009 No Comments

Wayne Herman knows a thing or two about injuries.  As a PRCA World Champion bareback rider, he has endured his share of injuries, including a torn biceps in 1993 that effectively ended his run to defend his title that year.  His personal injuries pale in comparison to the pain his family has been through this [...]

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Sometimes It’s Not About The Money

Support Recipients on August 2nd, 2009 No Comments

When it comes to the kind of support provided by the 1400′s, it does not always come down to financial aid.  In the case of Sarah Schneider, a high school sophomore, she lost something no amount of money could replace:  her father. Some of the best memories Sarah has of her Dad involve the outdoors. [...]

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