Members, please join us at the upcoming meeting to discuss a proposed benefit event for fellow member Chris Dunn...
Chris recently had back surgery and due to complications afterwards is partially paralyzed and in a wheelchair. One of her legs is totally paralyzed and there are additional complications as well. She has physical therapy three times a week in addition to other doctor appointments and her medical costs are considerable.....to say the least.
Many of you will remember that last year we voted to make Chris and Dale Dunn honorary members of LARA in recognition of their hard work and dedication in the horse community. Chris and Dale own and operate Ravenwood Farm in Keystone Heights which is in part, a rescue operation for horses, dogs and many other animals. They have given tirelessly to the community by volunteering their time to work with local vets to do microchip clinics, traveled to the gulf states a few years back during the hurricanes to rescue horses and other animals that were lost and/or injured. I know they rescue, care for and rehome many animals at Ravenwood. I know their contributions to the equine community are many....I am only sharing what I have personal knowledge of...
Chris was a guest speaker for our September 2010 meeting and shared many stories with us on the tragic events they have witnessed and did a presentation on hurricane preparedness. They also did a micro chip clinic in June 2010 for us at the arena with Wendy Cusick.
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