Devon Horse Show Donates $375K To Bryn Mawr Hospital

BRYN MAWR, PA — The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair presented a sizable donation to its regular beneficiary at a celebratory event over the weekend.

Wayne W. Grafton, CEO and Chairman of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, along with Country Fair Co-chairs Beth Previti and Christine Conners, presented a $375,000 to Bryn Mawr Hospital, part of Main Line Health, Friday.

Ed Jimenez, Chief Executive Officer of Main Line Health; John Schwarz, President of Bryn Mawr Hospital; Pam Porter, Chair of the Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation Board; and Cinda Johnson, Executive Director of the Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation, were on hand for the check presentation.

This $375,000 donation is made against the $2-million pledge to support Bryn Mawr Hospital’s inpatient psychiatric unit.

The annual donation reflects the success of the Show, its exhibitors, sponsors, and more than 125,000 spectators, along with its enduring mission: supporting Bryn Mawr Hospital and strengthening the community it serves.

The relationship between the Devon Horse Show and Bryn Mawr Hospital dates back to 1919, making it one of the longest and most impactful philanthropic partnerships in the region — now 106 years strong. This enduring bond continues to fund capital projects, medical equipment, and essential patient care initiatives, reaffirming Devon’s place as the hospital’s most steadfast benefactor.

"The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair represents the very best of community philanthropy," Grafton siad. "For more than a century, our volunteers have worked tirelessly to create an extraordinary event that brings together world-class equestrian competition with family entertainment, all in service of supporting exceptional healthcare in our community. This year’s $375,000 donation reflects not only the dedication of our 2,200 volunteers but also the generosity of the thousands of spectators, competitors, sponsors, and supporters who make Devon possible. We are deeply proud to continue this legacy of giving to Bryn Mawr Hospital."

The 2025 event marked the 129th anniversary of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair and drew more than 125,000 people over its twelve-day event.

Top equestrian competitors from around the world arrived to compete in Devon’s prestigious FEI-rated Show, with prize money exceeding $1 million.

"Devon has been extraordinarily generous towards Bryn Mawr Hospital for more than 100 years. Their exceptional $2 million pledge towards our Seeing Through Capital Campaign was instrumental in the $35 million expansion and transformation of our inpatient psychiatric services," Schwarz said. "Devon’s volunteers give of themselves year-round so that we can provide an enhanced experience for our patients and families. This partnership exemplifies the power of community commitment to advancing healthcare, and we are deeply grateful for Devon’s unwavering support over more than a century."

The inpatient psychiatric unit is designed as a modern, therapeutic environment that prioritizes safety, privacy, and evidence-based treatment—representing a vital expansion of behavioral health services on the Main Line.