Ringside for Riley isn't your conventional cattle competition.

"It's a fundraiser that I came up with when I was eleven," said 12-year-old Cadley Boocher.

Cadley had a rare heart defect at birth. She received life-saving care at Riley Hospital For Children.

"I was only six days old when I had my first surgery," Cadley shared. "It feels overwhelming of how scary it is, but it's also a miracle that I'm here today."

Cadley realized the significance of being a Riley kid, and she wanted to ensure other kids had the same access to care.

"I was in my doctor's office for my yearly check-up," Cadley explained. "I said I wanted to give back to Riley."

She looked to her love and knowledge of showing cattle as a fundraising option. She roped in the Indiana Beef Cattle Association.

In December,

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