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Above and Beyond!
Luke Robinson, a 20 year old Auburn University sophomore from Scottsboro, Alabama, is Storybook Farm’s Volunteer of the 2008 Spring Semester! Luke is majoring in Math Education and has competes as a High Jumper for the Auburn University Track and Field Team.
We appreciate Luke’s dedication to the farm’s ministry. He has gone above and beyond his duties as a session volunteer and we are grateful for all that he has done to help our children. Thank you, Luke! |
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Poplar Place Farm Horse Trials Hamilton, Georgia March 28 – 30, 2008
The world class exhibitors were not the only winners at Poplar Place Farm’s Horse Trials. This benefit raised $4,800 for our general operating expenses! Monies were generated through a silent auction, selling merchandise, stripping stalls, and parking fees. Thank you to Gary and Donna Stegman, owners of Poplar Place, and Allina Strickland, Marketing Director of Poplar Place, for this amazing opportunity. A special appreciation to the pledge brothers of Phi Mu Alpha and our spring session volunteers for making our endeavor a success! |
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Little Hands and Little Feet Explore Storybook Farm
On April 9th, The Auburn Moms and Tots Playgroup visited with Tom Sawyer and Paddington Bear and learned how to properly and safely groom and lead. We enjoyed their visit and greatly appreciate the items donated from our wish list.
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The 5th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza
The children of Storybook Farm enjoyed an afternoon of fun and games during the 5th annual Easter Eggstravaganza held on Thursday, March 13. The Easter Party was sponsored in honor of LaJessa Harris, a dedicated rider and dear friend of the farm. The children were entertained with arts and crafts, baby animals, Clydesdale horses. The highlight of the afternoon was the children’s search for more than 4,500 plastic eggs filled with candy and treats.
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Horse Show and Paddington Station Arena Dedication
58 children showed off their horsemanship skills at Storybook’s 4th Annual Horse Show on April 19th. The children and their families enjoyed pizzas donated by Papa John’s Pizza, snow cones and popcorn. The horse show also included the dedication of The Paddington Station Arena in memory of Donovan Bell. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make this special day terrific!
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Whinnies of Thanks to Beta Alpha Psi
Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Fraternity put in sweat equity at the farm and raised $2,242 for the farm! Beta Alpha Psi donation is being used to sponsor the “Secret Garden Pasture” and our beloved cat, Tin Man. Thank you so much for your wonderful support! |
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Delta Zeta Lends a Helping Hand
Thank you so much to the members of Auburn University’s Delta Zeta sorority for their work day at Storybook on April 5th! The girls helped by cleaning stalls, cleaning tack and helping prepare the children’s end-of-session posters. We always appreciate help from Auburn’s Greek community. Thank you!
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What a Difference a Day Makes
Storybook’s mission is successful because of community involvement such as Leadership Lee County who lent a hand at the farm on May 8th. We so appreciate all their efforts and donations from our “Gifts of Hope” list!
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