PRORODEO Sports News - March 21, 2025

NFR bull rider Rickey Lindsey was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in August.

PRCA Photo by James Fain

In a month’s time, over $9,100 has been raised. Snyder said that is still far from his goal. “You always hope for the best. If you’re going to do it, do it the right way and try to do as much as we can,” Snyder said. “I want to raise a lot more. I mean, he’s got some big bills to pay and this is a marathon, not a sprint.” With 45 donations as of March 20, Lindsey is once again feeling the same level of support he did when he was competing. It’s given him energy even on the worst days, when the chemotherapy runs through his body and renders him incapable of doing much. Lindsey

said he finds humor in a drug that makes him ill while potentially curing him at the same time. Lindsey’s treatment plan will involve many more months of chemotherapy. In three months, after eight total chemo treatments, doctors will test his blood once again. If his white blood cell count has decreased, they’ll know the chemo is working. If they see no improvement, a bone marrow transplant may be needed. No matter the outcome, Lindsey vows to remain positive. He refuses to feel sorry for himself throughout his treatment, even with how sick it makes him. His faith and the support from his

bull riding and PRORODEO family has helped keep him going during a time when some would potentially give up. Just like in his PRORODEO days, Lindsey continues to shake off every fall and get back on the bull to keep fighting. “It’s God’s battle, not mine,” Lindsey said. “It’s about your attitude. Whether you feel bad or anything else, if you think positive and keep a good attitude, that’s healthy for you.”

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