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By: Christy Stettler
The
miracles were definitely in motion at the Norris-Penrose
Event Center on the evening of September 23. Despite having
to cancel our riding demonstrations due to the muddy arena,
people gave generously at our yearly fundraising gala aptly
named
Miracles in Motion.
The event, led by the energetic Elizabeth Winston, raised
approximately $40,000 for Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding
Center.
The
record breaking 200+ people dined on pork chops with peach
chutney for the main course and ended with a divine
flourless chocolate horse with orange Crčam Anglaise, all
prepared by Garden of the Gods Gourmet. Tables were adorned
with beautiful bouquets designed and donated by Rich Designs
using one of our horses’ favorite treats – carrots. Oats and
miniature hay bales decorated the silent auction tables.
Several eyes welled up while watching the DVD on
Hippotherapy created by Therapist Dave Motley and all were
inspired by the stories Dee Hiatt and Irene Lucas shared
about their experiences with PPTRC. Auctioneer, James
Higgens, tempted the crowd with horse and rider sponsorships
as well as a private wine and beer reception at Garden of
the Gods Gourmet, a mountain getaway near Steamboat Springs,
a Corvette Z06 School for High Performance Driving Package
and a week in a Cozumel home. Bottles of champagne were
given to the highest bidders compliments of Cheers Liquor
Mart.
All
in all, it was a wonderfully fun event that raised much
needed funds for PPTRC. Thanks to all involved for making it
a success!
Committee members included Elizabeth Winston (chair), Nonie
Beal, Christine Chiacchia, Kathleen Collins, Susan Daniels,
Bob Harrison, Carol Heddings, Kari Hibbert, Mark Pimentel,
Debbie Skillicorn, Betsy Sobral and Susan Wilmont.
Resulting Live Auction Horse and Rider Sponsors
Mike and Laura Watt – Red Astaire “Romeo”
George and Barbara Hess – VS Dawn Patrol “Jesse”
Barbara Webb – Sweetpea
Betty and Tom Watt – Rider Sponsorship
Gold
Sponsor
Mountain View Electric
Silver
Sponsor
Memorial Health Systems
Print
Media Sponsor
The
Gazette
Flower
Sponsor
Rich Designs
Table
Sponsors
American National Bank
Classic Homes
Colorado Springs Utilities
Daniels Chevyland
Ford Motor Credit Company
La
Plata Investments
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services
Pikes Peak Range Riders Foundation
Richard Stettler, CPA
Ride for the Brand Ranch Rodeo
Invitation Sponsor
PSI
Progressive Services Inc.
Individual Sponsor
Glaser Gas
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