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Becky Christensen-Mapston Defines “Cowgirl Tuff”

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Let us introduce you to an amazing young woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery in December of 2023.  Becky Christensen-Mapston defines “Cowgirl Tuff”.  She grew up on the family ranch in Eugene, Oregon, and spent summers traveling with her family on the rodeo trail.  

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Roots

Becky’s roots are deeply embedded in the rodeo world dating back to the 1930’s.  Her World Renowned, PRCA Hall of Famer grandpa; Bob Christensen of Christensen Bros. Rodeo Company; instilling her a love for Western Heritage at an early age.

Staple in the Western Heritage

Becky became a staple in the Western heritage with her style of promoting rodeo across the stages of Las Vegas, becoming a Social Media Influencer for the Columbia River Circuit and currently a DJ on “Today’s Christian Country”.  She uses these platforms to help others even when she is in a time of need herself.

Credit: Christensen-Mapston

Faith, Family, & Friends

With Faith in God, her husband Gray Mapston (PRCA Bronc Rider) by her side, and support from family and friends, she will be the Victor!

Credit: Christensen-Mapston

Raffle

Her loved ones are raffling this cool little car to help her with her medical expenses. Please consider buying a ticket or two to help her out. We wholeheartedly thank you for purchasing this ticket. ALL proceeds will go to help meet the expenses of her continued treatments and recovery.  

Credit: Christensen-Mapston

Tickets

  • Ticket Price: $50
    • 1st Prize: 4 Passenger Electric 60v Coco Coupe Scooter Car
    • 2nd Prize: $2,000
    • 3rd Prize: $1,000

This car will also be present with tickets available for purchase at the Wild Wickenburg Bull Riding on April 13 at Everett Bowman Arena in Wickenburg, Arizona. Click here for the link for a QR Code where you can also buy a chance at the car if you won’t be able to attend the roping or the Wild Wickenburg Bull Riding.

Megan deFabry

Howdy, I'm Megan deFabry, I grew up in Reno, Nevada & I now reside in Austin, Texas. I'm very passionate about digital marketing and journalism, especially within the Western industry. I'm driven by faith, and have a love for the outdoors, agriculture, rodeos, country music, and maintaining the Western way of life!

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