She is the daughter of Dan and Shelby Schaa. She will be in fifth grade in the South Hamilton Community School District this fall. She has been showing cattle for six years.

Each steer is exhibited by a youth representative and a guest celebrity selected by the sponsor of the steer. Ryan Hassebrock, the president and chief executive officer of ServiTech, will be the celebrity helping to show Schaa’s steer.

Her steer is named Cooper, after Cooper DeJean, a cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles who played college football for the University of Iowa.

Twenty-four steers will be shown this year, with Gov. Kim Reynolds as one of the celebrities showing in the ring. The Governor’s Charity Steer Show is sponsored by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and the Iowa Beef Industry Council.

“The Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show highlights the good nature of the beef cattle industry and brings together a valuable collaboration between producers, industry supporters, youth, and community namesakes for an important cause,” said Jenna Smith, ICA member services and Governor’s Charity Steer Show co-chair.

“It is an honor to serve the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa, which provides a crucial service to families in need,” she added. “The youth participants of the Governor’s Charity Steer Show showcase the giving nature of our industry and offer a local connection to support this meaningful event.”

The Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show has been held since 1983 and has raised more than $5 million since the show’s inception. Last year the show raised more than $500,000, the third year in a row that the fundraising record has been broken. Funds are raised through online donations, sponsorships, and an auction of steers following the show.

All money raised benefits the three independent Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa, located in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Sioux City. These three houses have served more than 55,000 families from all 50 states and 62 foreign countries. Families from all 99 counties in Iowa have benefited from the Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa.

If you are interested in supporting Addy Schaa consider donating online or attending the show/auction to contribute. The Governor’s Charity Steer Show will begin at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in Pioneer Pavilion at the Iowa State Fair. For additional information about the Governor’s Charity Steer Show or to donate, visit www.iowagovernorscharitysteershow.com