3/17/2008, The Molokai Times
By Kate Gardiner
Infant Riah-Te’a Kaupilikawaialaokalani Tataipu Sione earned almost $1,000 Saturday morning as more than 30 kids participated in a ‘Small Kine’ benefit rodeo at Molokai Ranch.
The three-month old was diagnosed Jan. 18 with a heart defect and heart murmur. Proceeds from the rodeo, organized by the Molokai Cowboy Connection and the 4H Clover Lopers, will go to heart surgery she will have in San Diego sometime between April and May.
Keiki participants rode and roped for the cause, entry fees adding $130 to the pot; small purses went straight to the concession stand to buy shoyu chicken and shave ice from the 4Hers. Team ropers added another $250 via a jack pot for bragging rights, and the Molokai Cowboy Connection added $200. The E Komo Mai Fellowship, led by Rev. Jimmy Duvauchelle, added another $350,...
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