A Drumheller steer rider is carrying on a legacy of his mother’s by supporting those who are battling cancer. Matt Howard, 14, son of Darrin and Tanya Howard, has been steer riding for three years, and last year went pro. Last season he began wearing the Canadian Cancer Society and Join the Fight logo on his rodeo vest in memory of his mother, founder of the Relay for Life in Drumheller. A cancer fighter, Tanya passed away in 2008, and was honoured by the Canadian Cancer Society with the Medal of Courage in 2009. While injuries hampered Matt’s first professional season, he was able to donate $500 of his winnings to the Canadian Cancer Society. On Wednesday, February 24, he presented these funds to Alex Polson, left, revenue development coordinator for the Canadian Cancer Society in Alberta.
