Power of Paints raises $11,600 for St. Jude
The American Paint Horse Association teamed up with Benbrook Stables
June 9 for a “Saddle Up for St. Jude” trail ride, chuck wagon
cookout and auction that brought in 98 riders and more than $11,600
for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Ninety-eight riders turned out for the 2007 Saddle Up for St. Jude's
Trail Ride and raised more than $11,600 for St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital. The event was sponsored by the American Paint Horse Association and
Benbrook Stables. Riders traveled on the equestrian trails along Lake Benbrook,
in Benbrook, Texas. Photo by Alisha Smith.
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about APHA and American Paint Horses
APHA is one of the largest and
most popular horse breed registries in the world. More than 40,000 horses are
registered each year at APHA headquarters in Fort Worth, and the association
sponsors a variety of fun activities for Paint Horse riders all over the world.
APHA, a non- profit organization, prides itself on community involvement and
educating the public about the beauty and talent of the American Paint Horse
breed.
More About St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital is the world's largest pediatric cancer research
center in terms of the number of patients enrolled and successfully treated.
Since 1962, St. Jude has treated children from all 50 states and more than 70
nations. It is also interesting to note that in 1962 the survival rate for acute
lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer, was 4 percent.
Today, the survival rate is 90 percent, thanks to research and treatment
developed by St. Jude's. St. Jude is supported primarily by public
contribution. |
