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(Wayne, Ill.) - Since its inception in 2002, Riding For A Cure
Incorporated II (RFAC) has raised nearly $450,000 toward cancer
research, including a record $100,000 last year. In 2009, RFAC
looks to topple that mark by scheduling two major fundraising
events geared to the equestrian community.
In addition to the annual 20-mile trail ride, scheduled for Tuesday,
Aug. 18, RFAC has scheduled for the first time a Champagne and
Saddle Pads event to be held as part of the Equifest II $25,000
Grand Prix on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 2:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. at
the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Ill.
The inaugural Champagne and Saddle Pads event will feature the
area’s best horses and riders jumping over five-foot obstacles.
The $75 ticket price will include; cocktails, appetizers and ring
side seating for the afternoon. For an additional charge there
will also be, “The Pops and Pearls Bar”. With this
you will receive a pink pearl bracelet, a unique champagne flute
with the RFAC logo and the continuous flow of champagne. In addition,
there will be limited chances ($100 each) to win more than $1,000
in cash and other prizes on the winner of the Grand Prix.
Reservations for Champagne and Saddle Pads closes Tuesday, July
28, 2009. To purchase your ticket or for more information: contact
Lindsay Heil at 847-401-9266 or online at www.ridingforacure.org.
Later in August, RFAC will hold its eighth annual trail ride on
Tuesday, Aug. 18. Check-in at the Lamplight Equestrian Center
will begin at 11 a.m., followed by lunch with the 20-mile trail
ride slated to begin at 1:30 p.m. Following the ride, there will
be a
“down home” barbeque and musical entertainment.
Each rider must raise a minimum of $150 in pledges to participate.
Registration is $60 for riders providing their own horse and $175
for those wishing to rent a pony (limited availability). For those
wishing to attend the barbecue only, tickets may be purchased
for $60. Registration for the trail ride closes Friday, Aug. 14.
To participate as a rider, to pledge a rider or to purchase a
“dinner-only” ticket, contact Lindsay Heil at 847-401-9266
or on line at www.ridingforacure.org.
To Sponsor an event for Riding For A Cure, contact Jennifer Faber
at 847-721-1847 or jenniferfaber@clearchannel.com
or to Volunteer for an event with Riding For A Cure, contact Renee
McKinley at abend10@aol.com.
Questions or comments regarding Riding For A Cure should be directed
to the 2009 RFAC Chairperson, Tracy Gilman at 847-815-6888 or
who867@sbcglobal.net.
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