Lend A Hand Therapeutic Riding Foundation

Children’s Christmas Party 2011

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:10:53 +0000

Santa arrived at Lend A Hand this past Saturday, 26th November, via a Cranston Fire Rescue truck. There was a great turn out of approximately 90 children to sit on Santa’s knee to whisper their Christmas lists, have pony rides, face painting, arts and crafts as well as receive a balloon creation from Ron Sargent the Balloonatic.

We want to thank all the wonderful volunteers, families and sponsoring businesses that made this event a great success for all the children who attended. You can view the photographs by clicking here. There are instructions for your free download of your children’s photos as well.

Cranston Patch also featured the event in an article that you can read online here.

Annual Benefit Dinner 2011

admin — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 05:34:24 +0000

The Lend A Hand Annual Benefit Dinner for 2011 was held on March 5th at the Apline Country Club in Cranston. A huge thank you to all the sponsors, especially the volunteers from Kohl’s who helped run the night selling raffle tickets and welcoming guests at the door. Thank you to our Platinum sponsors Ocean State Job Lot and CVS Caremark, Gold sponsors Moses Bros Insurance and Shutterbooth, and Silver sponsors Moses & Afonso Ltd and P.J. Keating.

The entertainment from the evening was Mike of 3D DJ Service and the award-winning comedy cabaret Ocean State Follies.

And we can’t forget to thank all the guests who attended the night, participating in the raffles. Please enjoy the slideshow of photohraphs below taken during the night or click on the slideshow to view the photogallery.

Last but not least, the “Tom Citak Award” for 2010 was presented to Ann Walter. Thank you Ann for all the time and dedication helping Lend A Hand put smiles on the faces of many children, parents and friends who benefit at Lend A Hand.

Tuesday’s Child

admin — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:00:39 +0000

NBC 10′s Patrice Wood introduces us to Mariah at Lend A Hand!

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Volunteer Appreciation Afternoon 2010

admin — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 23:00:48 +0000

Thank You to all the wonderful volunteers of Lend A Hand!

Children’s Christmas Party 2010

admin — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 23:00:25 +0000

Santa Claus arrived at Lend A Hand Horse Farm to wish all the families and friends of LAH a very Merry Christmas. There were treats, pony rides, pressies and of course time to sit on Santa’s knee and whisper your Christmas list into his ear…

Family Fun Day 2010

admin — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 13:00:03 +0000

On September 11th, Friends of Hasbro Children’s Hospital in partnership with Lend A Hand Therapeutic Riding Foundation sponsored a Family Fun Day for the families of children who have been treated at Hasbro Children’s Hospital or at Lend A Hand Therapeutic Riding Foundation. Thanks to dozens of volunteers, sponsors, entertainers, and perfect weather, the day was a huge success.

Photographs by Jennifer Reardon Magill www.jenniferreardon.com

Congratulations Oscar W. Lange

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:00:16 +0000

On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers here at Lend A Hand we wish to congratulate Oscar W. Lange for achieving the highest rank in the Boy Scouts – Eagle Scout. Oscar is a member of Boy Scout troop 117, Warwick and has been instrumental in building a walkway, fence and benches for our new playground last year. Since its construction, many children and parents have enjoyed the park-like environment that Oscar has created. Our deepest thanks to you Oscar for a job well done!! Oscar currently attends Toll Gate High School where he has run on the cross country and outdoor track teams specializing in distance events. He also played piano and guitar in the concert band and show band. Oscar will graduate with the class of 2010. This fall Oscar will be attending the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Rhode Island, majoring in Physics and Physical Oceanography. We wish you all the best Oscar in your future endeavors!!

The first Eagle Scout medal was awarded in 1912 to Arthur Rose Eldred, a 17-year-old member of Troop 1 of Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York. Eldred was notified that he was to be awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in a letter from Chief Scout Executive James West, dated August 21, 1912. The design of the Eagle Scout medal had not been finalized by the National Council, so the medal was not awarded until Labor Day, September 2, 1912. Eldred was the first of three generations of Eagle Scouts; his son and grandson hold the rank as well. Since then, more than 2 million Scouts have earned the rank, and Anthony Thomas of Lakeville, Minnesota was the two-millionth in 2009.

A total of 1,880,905 Scouts have earned Eagle Scout as of the end of 2008; out of 83,486,083 Scouts since 1911, this is about 2 percent of the Boy Scouting membership. In 2008, 52,025 Eagle Scout awards were presented, about 5.7 percent of the 2008 membership.

Eagle Scouts are expected to set an example for other Scouts and to become the leaders in life that they have demonstrated themselves to be in Scouting. As such, they are disproportionately represented in the military, service academy graduates, in higher education and academia, major professions, the clergy, business and politics. Eagle Scouts who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive advanced rank in recognition of their achievements.

HONOR – DUTY – LOYALTY

Annual Benefit Dinner 2010

admin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:00:08 +0000

Photographs from the Lend A Hand Therapeutic Riding Foundation Annual Benefit Dinner held on the 6th March 2010. The venue was the Alpine Country Club, Cranston RI. There were lots of wonderful prizes donated from local businesses that were auctioned and raffled off with all profits going to the foundation. Mary Laurance was the winner of the Tom Citak award for all her hard work and dedication to the foundation, students, therapists, the horses, other volunteers and anyone else who visits the farm.

Photos above taken By J. Juszcyk. Click on a photo above to view larger sizes and purchase.

Spaghetti Dinner 2010

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:00:40 +0000

These shots were taken at our 2010 First Annual Spaghetti Dinner. Thanks to Steve Waldeck for putting the dinner together.

Country Family Jamboree & Horse Show 2009

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:00:55 +0000

Featured was Cowboy Mounted Shooter Kathy Anderson from MA and members of the Cowboy Action Shooters Club from the Mansfield Gun Club – RI. Dogie and the Cow Pie Poachers Country Band and the Rank Strangers Bluegrass Band played during the day.