We helped raise over $8500 for St. Jude's Hospital, as part of a 4-H member's Emerald Star project, on Saturday, May 3, 2009.
All photos courtesy of Teri Arington and Kim O’Hagen.
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Bob and Jerrie Thomas, Carl Perry and Debbie Mason.
Don Butler receiving the top donor buckle from Amanda.
Carl Perry's grandson with his new buckle.
St. Jude’s Benefit Trail Ride
by Jerrie Ann Thomas and Vicki Morales
Well, it was a SMASH HIT! Amanda (the 4-H member) did a "stellar" job of planning
and organizing, she couldn’t go wrong with a family like hers. The whole day came
off without any problems. The rain stayed away and everyone had a fun ride! Following
the ride we enjoyed hamburgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings cooked to perfection
by Allen Day, while listening to Tom Gookin recite poetry, Blue Grass music by the
Mountain Fire Band and singer Rick Price.
Don Butler was the grand donor and won the buckle, then walked over to Julie and
Carl’s 5 year old grandson and gave it to him - you have never seen such big eyes.
Other donors were Kim O’Hagen, Carl Perry, Adriana Coreia, and Jerrie Thomas. All walked
off with gift certificates and prizes. A total of 100 riders helped to raise a grand
total of over $8,500 for St Jude’s Hospital.
Steve and Jeannie Kistler were wonderful to donate their beautiful ranch and time
for this 4-H Emerald Star project. It was good to see so many BCHC Mid Valley
members supporting the ride.
