In 1970, LaMotta published his own personal memoir, 'Raging Bull: My Story.' In the book, LaMotta details his unique tale about his rise to the top of the boxing world and how his own personal and emotional issues eventually led to the collapse of his career. While his father, Christian Lecroy, remembers being caught off-guard when his son was diagnosed as visually impaired, he said it has become the greatest blessing in his life and has changed his perspective entirely.NPR explains that for those sports fans who weren't around to see LaMotta's career play out in real time, the story of his professional and personal life was told in detail by the man himself. With very similar diagnosis, these two are inseparable, sharing the same sense of humor and love of music. It also allows the kids to create lifelong bonds with others, ranging from 7-15 years of age.Ĭamden Lecroy is 7-years-old and has found a best friend and role model in Cash Miles, whom the Bull Bash was named after. Raising nearly $100,000 to date, the Ridin’ for Cash Bull Bash has brought families together in similar situations, proving these parents are not alone in their journey of raising visually impaired children.

It started when Annie Miles’ knew she wanted to bring more awareness and attention to the visually impaired students across the Big Country, while helping parents and their kids with the costly expenses the necessary tools for their children brings. The Ridin’ for Cash Bull Bash is in its 14th season, providing the bull riders and vendors at the Nolan County Coliseum in Sweetwater.

SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – There’s nothing quite like the rodeo, but the Ridin’ for Cash Bull Bash allows rodeo to meet charity, with all proceeds going to visually impaired kids and their families across the Big Country.

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