BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT UID:F83827E3-A564-4C7D-A9E8-1D209D8E5BD8 DTSTART:20240427T180000Z DTEND:20240427T220000Z SUMMARY:Equest 43rd Annual Blue Ribbon Gala Hope Unbridle DESCRIPTION:W HO :                   Chairs: Calvert Collins-Bratton and Me lissa Oates \n Honorar y Chairs: Kristy and Patrick Sands \n Founder’ s Aw ard Honoree: Mrs. Pamela Dealey Petty \n Citat ion Award Honoree: Ms. Caro lyn Anderson \n En tertainment: The Manhattan Orchestra of The Jordan Khan Music Company \n  \n W HAT :                 The Blue Ribbon Gala\, now i n its 43rd year\, is a Texas-chic\, upbeat and elegant evening affair that typically draws more than 600 social\, civic\, and business leaders from across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex\, with proceeds supporting the mis sion of Equest to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs by partnering with horses to bring hope and healing through equine assisted services. Equest is a PATH\, Intl. Premier Accredited Age ncy. \n  \n W HY :                     Across the United States\, accordin g to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, there are more than 61 million individuals living with a disability.  More specifically\, in the North Texas area alone\, more than 800\,000 individuals are living wi th a disability\, and obesity rates for children with disabilities are 38% higher than for children without a disability. Further\, 1 in 54 children are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Clients with autism are the largest population served at Equest—approximately 30%. \nFor more than 42 years\, Equest has been at the forefront serving the North Texas communit y by enhancing the quality of life for those with physical\, cognitive\, a nd socio- emotional needs through the human-horse connection. As the first therapeutic horsemanship center in Texas\, Equest quickly rose to become an industry leader in the equine therapy space. \nIn providing compassion ate care to our wider community\, Equest partners with horses who are espe cially effective therapeutic partners\, given their physical and behaviora l attributes. A horse’s multi-dimensional movement mimics the human gait\, and when mounted\, ultimately strengthens the core and balance of riders.  When riding\, the human’s spine is massaged\, joints are mobilized\, and the vestibular system is stimulated. Most importantly\, lives are changed for more than 2\,000 clients annually. \n SPONSORSHIPS : Grand Champion - $50\,000              \n                             Champ ion - $25\,000                 \n                             Reserv e Champion - $15\,00 0 \n Jumpe r Champion - $10\,000         \n Bes t In Show - $5\,000        \n H igh Point - $3\,000 \n  \n UNDER W RITIN G Entertainment - $50 \,000 \n                             VI P Reception - $25\,000                 \n                             Patro n Party - $10\,000 \n Va let - $10\,000                  \n Gar land of Roses - $10\,000             \n S ilent Auction - $10\,000 \n Pr int - $7\,500                     \n Photograph y - $5\,000                      \n G if t Bags - $3\,000 \n  \n TICKETS :             Patron Ticket - $600                     Individual Ticket - $300 \n  WEBSITE:            https ://equest.org/event/annual-blue-ribbon-gala/    \n CONTACT:            Mal colm Hodge\, 972.412.1099 or mhodge@equest.org\nHilton Anatole Dallas\n220 1 N Stemmons Fwy\nDallas\, TX 75207 United States\n LOCATION:2201 N Stemmons Fwy\, Dallas\, TX 75207 URL:http://parkcities.bubblelife.com/community/adams_communications_public_ relations/library/35562441/key/3511267581/Equest_43rd_Annual_Blue_Ribbon_G ala_Hope_Unbridle CREATED:20240312T184800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T184800Z DTSTAMP:20260421T004614Z CLASS:PUBLIC STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR