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Linda and David Darnall have a dream, a dream to establish and maintain a non-profit organization committed to the use of horses in the growth and development of challenged youth and their families. For over three years David and Linda have been working their dream, Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch (PCI Ranch), while providing the majority funding for the ranch. Recently burden with many of the economic challenges facing most people during these difficult times and the continuing growth of challenged youth needs, several people in the community have stepped-up to help generate additional PCI Ranch support.
It was just a few weeks ago when the PCI Ranch advisory group began working with Linda and David to have a fund-raising event, which would help expand Ranch services. As with any planned expansion, the PCI Ranch was facing both short-term and long-term needs. In order to meet some of the short-term needs of serving additional youth after the first of the year, one option was to hold a fundraising event by year’s end. Some of us, having been involved with planning, organizing and coordinating fund-raising events, advised that there was too little time to effectively conduct all the tasks involved in having a successful event. But, Linda and David were determined to move forward, taking on additional responsibility where needed.
Making a long story, short, this past Saturday many people gathered to celebrate the third anniversary of PCI Ranch by holding a very successful event, Denim & Diamonds Bar-B-Q, at Augusta Pines Equestrian Center. By any measure, and under saddled (pardon the pun) odds, those attending experienced a very well-organized, professional fundraiser. I was impressed, and feel the long-term value will net exponentially more than the funds raised Saturday evening. The evening was a real inspiration for all attending.
You can learn more about PCI Ranch at http://pciranch.org and click on “Make a Difference.”
Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch
“Horses Healing Children”
HELP US CELEBRATE OUR 3RD ANNIVERSARY
DECEMBER 5th
Located in The Woodlands, Texas, PCI Ranch is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization using horses to enhance the lives of disabled children and their families through equine-assisted therapy. Youth challenged by health disorders, such as: different types of paralysis, Down syndrome, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, autism, and cerebral atrophy can improve their posture, muscle tone, coordination, balance, sensory/motor development, as well as speech and language skills. By also focusing on the family, all members of the family unit benefit, which has an impact on the total health of the community.
In recognition of three years of serving disabled children and their families, you can spend an evening enjoying great barbeque and learn more about the work of PCI Ranch, 6:00 p.m., Saturday, December 5th. This celebration is being held at the August Pines Equestrian Center.
You can reserve your table or individual seat at RSVP@pciranch.org or contacting Linda (713-302-3640)
Tables of 8
Blue Ribbon Table – $200.00/seat
Red Ribbon Table – $100.00/seat
Individuals – $50.00/seat
Of course, you can also contact me kenneturner@yahoo.com (281-298-1065) for additional information. Profits from this event will help support the Ranch and this much-needed committee activity in the north Houston area. If you will not be able to attend, your donation to the PCI Ranch will be most appreciated. Please share this information with your friends.
Image by kenne
