SonRise Equestrian Foundation Wine and Equine Fundraiser Helps Kids, Horses

By SonRise Equestrian Foundation

SonRise Equestrian Foundation will partner with KGO Channel 7 and Wente Vineyards on Saturday, October 20 at Round Hill Country Club in Alamo for its 6th Annual Wine and Equine Fundraiser.

Enjoy a relaxing evening emceed by Mike Nicco of Channel 7. Enjoy estate grown wines, dinner, dancing and entertainment.

SonRise, which runs Charles Wilhelm Training Stables on Crow Canyon Road, will also be offering a wine cellar raffle of premium wines and exciting live and silent auctions with valuable packages including a weekend getaway at the Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe and Disneyland vacation for four.

SonRise continues to seek donors and sponsors for this event. All proceeds will provide support to children who are facing social, emotional and physical challenges as well as help rehabilitate horses in need.

Tickets cost $125. For more information or to purchase tickets call 925-838-RIDE (7433) or visit www.sonriseequestrianfoundation.org.

SonRise Equestrian Foundation is a volunteer-based non-profit organization making a positive difference for children ages 6 to 18 living with social, emotional or physical challenges including life limiting illnesses. Participating children develop confidence, integrity and responsibility through mentoring and peer relationships centered around the care and enjoyment of horses.

The organization offers three programs, free of charge to qualified participants: “In the Saddle” is a tailor-made, one-on-one riding program designed to help children improve balance, coordination, muscle tone, concentration, self-confidence and self-esteem as they nurture, groom, and ride horses.

“Team Equine” empowers youth who may be struggling socially by having them work side-by-side with mentors and peers in a working ranch program. “Traveling Tails” is a program connecting miniature horses with children at special-needs schools, camps and hospice care.

All three programs are designed to achieve a variety of therapeutic goals, including cognitive, physical, emotional, social, educational, and behavioral goals.

There is currently a waiting list to participate in our programs. Visit www.sonriseequestrianfoundation.org for more information.