Heartfelt Donation for the Future of Youth in Agriculture
It was a momentous occasion for Richard, Susie, Benjamin, and Thomas Duddy, who hosted their inaugural twilight World-Class Female and Genetics Auction on Friday, 7 March. With this special event came an opportunity for the family to support an incredible fundraising effort for the Angus Foundation. The family generously donated the proceeds of Lot 1 of the sale, heifer Killain Blackcap May 34 U54, to the Angus Foundation, raising an incredible $11,000 towards the continued development of opportunities designed to foster the next generation of Angus producers.
Marking a significant contribution towards the Angus Foundation, the funds will support Angus Youth members by providing scholarships, awards, bursaries, educational programs, and opportunities that pave the way for future leaders in the cattle industry.
Having been involved with the Angus Youth program for a number of years, the Duddys felt compelled to give back to the programs they believed their children, Benjamin and Thomas, had benefited greatly from over the years.
The Foundation heifer was purchased by Matt and Aimee Urban and will soon be heading to her new home at Wallarobba, NSW, where the family’s Urban Angus operation is located.
The Duddy family expressed their excitement about the sale, stating, “We are thrilled with the sale of Killain Blackcap May 34 U54 to Urban Angus.
“We hope that the money will provide Angus Youth members with opportunities they may not have otherwise had. We would like to thank everyone who competed for her and wish Matt and Aimee Urban from Urban Angus all the best with this stunning heifer.”
Angus Australia’s Jake Phillips thanked the Duddy family for their generosity in supporting the Angus Foundation, saying, “This sale exemplifies the collective effort of the agricultural community to invest in youth development.
“The funds raised through the sale will enable educational opportunities designed to cultivate the skills and knowledge of young breeders. This type of contribution not only promotes the growth of individual members but also ensures the continued advancement of the Angus breed and the cattle breeding industry as a whole.
“By investing in the future of young breeders, we ensure that the legacy of quality and excellence within the Angus community endures, fostering new generations of skilled and knowledgeable agricultural leaders.”
