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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) \u2014 <\/span>Community leaders, local media personalities, and Ohio 4-H members gathered Friday at the Ohio Expo Center to prepare for the Ronald McDonald House Celebrity Steer Show, a unique fundraiser benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.<\/p>\n The annual event, scheduled for Aug. 5 during the Ohio State Fair, pairs celebrities and community leaders with Ohio 4-H members who teach them the fundamentals of showing cattle before they enter the ring.<\/p>\n Among those participating this year are ABC 6\/FOX anchor Rodney Dunigan and Good Day Columbus anchor Katie McKee.<\/p>\n Friday\u2019s practice session gave participants their first opportunity to work hands-on with the steers and learn from the young people who spend countless hours raising, caring for, and training the animals.<\/p>\n The Celebrity Steer Show serves as a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, which provides housing, meals, and support services for families with children receiving medical treatment.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s great because it connects a really good cause at the Ronald McDonald House and families in need with kids that are at the hospital, but also an opportunity to work with young kids at 4-H,\u201d said Dan Mueller, vice president of tax at AEP and a Ronald McDonald House board member. \u201cI grew up in a small, rural town, and it\u2019s good to connect the community with local families while supporting a good cause.\u201d<\/p>\n Organizers said the event highlights the importance of agriculture, youth leadership, and community involvement while raising critical funding for families facing some of life\u2019s most difficult challenges.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have a lot of families who are going through one of the most difficult experiences of their lives with a child in the hospital,\u201d said Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio CEO Dee Anders. \u201cWe\u2019re there to support them. We provide a place for them to stay and meals, but the magic that happens at the Ronald McDonald House is that families get to meet each other and support each other.\u201d<\/p>\n The Celebrity Steer Show has become a popular tradition at the Ohio State Fair, drawing attention to both the work of Ohio\u2019s 4-H youth and the mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities.<\/p>\n Organizers hope the event will not only raise money for the organization but also encourage more people to get involved through volunteering, donations, and community support.<\/p>\n The Ronald McDonald House Celebrity Steer Show will take place Aug. 5 at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. Funds raised during the event will support programs and services for families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.<\/p>\n