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InStride Therapy puts on Black Tie and Blue Jeans fundraiser

The fundraiser was held March 12.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:25 p.m. March 12, 2022
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InStride Therapy and Easterseals Happiness House mixed black tie attire with blue jeans during the annual fundraiser on March 12. 

Hundreds of guests wore creative country attire for the 2022 equestrian gala, which benefited the ranch's various therapies and health programs for children and adults. Staff took attendees on tours of the ranch's barn where they took photos with horses and learned more about the many therapy services offered. 

Easterseals president and CEO Tom Waters welcomed the audience before dinner was served and the live auction started in earnest. 

 

Bob and Lynn Hoff with president and CEO Tom Waters and Janet Rice
Bob and Lynn Hoff with president and CEO Tom Waters and Janet Rice
Ashley, Chloe and Eric Wise
Ashley, Chloe and Eric Wise
Pam Sullivan, Sue Button and Brian Sullivan
Pam Sullivan, Sue Button and Brian Sullivan
Volunteers gathered at the InStride Therapy Ranch.
Volunteers gathered at the InStride Therapy Ranch.
Lance Jaakola, Jackie Ott Jaakola, Susan Sheahan and Jeff Babbitt
Lance Jaakola, Jackie Ott Jaakola, Susan Sheahan and Jeff Babbitt
John and Kathryn Hart
John and Kathryn Hart
Angela Massaro Fain and Brenda Kleibert
Angela Massaro Fain and Brenda Kleibert
Domonique and Tyler Smith
Domonique and Tyler Smith
Don Patterson, Jennifer Groff and Carly Evans
Don Patterson, Jennifer Groff and Carly Evans
Mason Waters and Maradith Behringer
Mason Waters and Maradith Behringer
Kyle Flannery and Allison Kummery
Kyle Flannery and Allison Kummery
Robert and Kim Rodriguez
Robert and Kim Rodriguez
Richard and Phyllis Yonker
Richard and Phyllis Yonker
Heidi and Jerry Wells
Heidi and Jerry Wells
Annmarie Kuffer, Derek Summerville and Adrienne Phillips
Annmarie Kuffer, Derek Summerville and Adrienne Phillips
Nicole Murby and Kristie Geimer
Nicole Murby and Kristie Geimer
Kimbrell Hines and Hannah Herrig Ketelboeter
Kimbrell Hines and Hannah Herrig Ketelboeter
Scott Kuffer with Tammy and Greg Hallam
Scott Kuffer with Tammy and Greg Hallam
Chloe Conboy and Christopher Mundell
Chloe Conboy and Christopher Mundell
Nicole Peterson and Whit Cowne
Nicole Peterson and Whit Cowne
Kristin and Kris Hamwi
Kristin and Kris Hamwi
Julianna and Keith Curcio
Julianna and Keith Curcio
Sydney and Joe Gruters
Sydney and Joe Gruters

 

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