Moline, IL -New Kingdom Trailriders will kick off a summer fundraising Sell-abration event August 3 -17, 2009. This fundraiser will consist of selling food and gift items through riders and families as well as an online website in conjunction with Century Resources, a well-know student fundraising company.
"Horses are the backbone of our therapy program," says Barbara Clauson, Executive Director. "It takes 8-10 horses of various size and temperament to complete the herd. Feeding and caring for these important players on our team is costly, especially as we deal with health issues related to old age," she added. "We want to make sure that our horses have the best care as they take such good care of our riders. This fundraiser will help with the care and feed of the herd over the winter."
To make a purchase through this fundraising event, visit www.centuryresources.com, click on the SHOP NOW button, enter 35201 (NKT's I.D.) and start shopping. "You can pay for your order and it will be shipped directly to you. It is that easy, there are some great gift ideas for early Christmas shopping," says Christina Chom, Director of Development.
New Kingdom Trailriders is celebrating its 25th year of offering therapeutic horseback riding to specially challenged individuals in the Quad Cities and its surrounding communities. The organization is operated mainly by volunteers and holds riding sessions from April - October. Through riding sessions, riders experience physical, mental and social development. With the help of some 150+ volunteers each year, the non-profit organization is able to keep its operational costs down. NKT is supported primarily through donations and local grants, along with fundraisers like an Annual Banquet and Summer Sell-abration. You can make a donation online at www.NKTriders.org and click on "Just Give".
For additional information on NKT, contact Barb Clauson or email info@nktriders.org. Maps/directions to Schone's Friendship Farm, home of New Kingdom Trailriders riding sessions, are available on their website at www.nktriders.org.
ABOUT New Kingdom Trailriders - A NARHA accredited 501c3 organization offering therapeutic horseback riding to specially challenged individuals of all ages in and around the Quad Cities. The program is open to any person with a disabling condition such as Down's syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, autism, visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities and other, whose doctor has determined horseback riding would be beneficial therapy.
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