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InStride goes Out of the Gates, into the Winner’s Circle

InStride Therapy, Inc. held its Derby Day 2016 fundraiser, Out of the Gates into the Winner’s Circle, May 7.


  • By Kristen Herhold
  • | 9:10 p.m. May 7, 2016
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InStride Therapy, Inc. celebrated the Kentucky Derby with its Derby Day 2016 fundraiser, Out of the Gates into the Winner’s Circle, May 7, at Pattigeorge’s.

Nearly 130 people attended the event, which raised money for InStride’s mission of helping improve the physical and neurological status of individuals with special needs through the therapeutic use of horses.

Sarah Sigmund, InStride Therapy marketing and special event coordinator, with Master of Ceremonies Chris Sleight
Sarah Sigmund, InStride Therapy marketing and special event coordinator, with Master of Ceremonies Chris Sleight
Rider of the Year Emma Howey, 10, center, with Jonathan and Jennifer Howey
Rider of the Year Emma Howey, 10, center, with Jonathan and Jennifer Howey
Elise Angeloro, InStride board of directors member and secretary, and Mary Nastan, InStride founder and interim executive director
Elise Angeloro, InStride board of directors member and secretary, and Mary Nastan, InStride founder and interim executive director
Mary Ann Robins, Linda Frease, Connie Hilwig, Karen Horowitz and Ingrid Crites
Mary Ann Robins, Linda Frease, Connie Hilwig, Karen Horowitz and Ingrid Crites
Milt and Margaret Sheridan
Milt and Margaret Sheridan
Mark and Alicia Bolduc
Mark and Alicia Bolduc
Carla Koeffler and Mary Ann Robins
Carla Koeffler and Mary Ann Robins
Mary Jane Walewyk, Karen Williams and Carol and Tracy Crane
Mary Jane Walewyk, Karen Williams and Carol and Tracy Crane
John and Janet McIntyre with Greg and Kristin Elwell
John and Janet McIntyre with Greg and Kristin Elwell
Cindy Eaton and Claudia Figari
Cindy Eaton and Claudia Figari
Kathy, Jennifer and Dan Johnson
Kathy, Jennifer and Dan Johnson
Joshua Garrett and Kristi Foster
Joshua Garrett and Kristi Foster
Marcella Marogi and Jamie Chyorny
Marcella Marogi and Jamie Chyorny
InStride volunteers Rhonda Diggins and Constanza Bryant with event coordinator Janet Hunter
InStride volunteers Rhonda Diggins and Constanza Bryant with event coordinator Janet Hunter
Pattigeorge’s was filled with Kentucky Derby-themed decorations.
Pattigeorge’s was filled with Kentucky Derby-themed decorations.

 

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