Chester County Non-Profit Organization Raises Over $28,000 in Support of Horse Therapy for Cancer Patients.

- Organization Hosted Silent Auction to Support Horsemanship Program -

CHESTER SPRINGS, Pa. -- Horse Power For Life, a recently launched non-profit organization, celebrated the success of its first 6 months with the first annual "Pink Horse Shoe" fundraising event on Saturday, April 19, 2008, where they raised over $28,000 for the program. This money will allow Horse Power for Life to continue its valued work of providing free horsemanship activities to cancer patients, survivors and their families that focus on the mind, heart and body, rather than the disease.

"Thank you to everyone determined to make our first "Pink Horse Shoe" event an overwhelming success," said Shiree Sansone, president and co-founder of Horse Power For Life. "The money raised will allow Horse Power for Life to impact so many more individuals touched by cancer so they too may experience the joy and life changing therapeutic benefits that horseback riding provides."

The Chester County Hematology Oncology Services Medical Director, Dr. Dennis Berman and Pennsylvania State Senator Andy Dinniman co-chaired The "Pink Horse Shoe" event, which was held at the People's Light & Theatre Company in Malvern. The event included hors d'oeuvres, top-shelf open bar, sit down dinner, silent auction, live music and dancing with the Dave Mell Blues Band. A few of the silent auction items that garnered a portion of the proceeds included, a round of golf at Philadelphia Country Club, a Caribbean vacation, art and fine jewelry.

"From its inception just 9 short months ago, to now, Horse Power for Life has grown at an incredible rate, proving to be a valuable resource for our Chester County community and beyond," said Robert Radie, Officer and Board Member for Horse Power for Life. "Thanks to the local support we have received, we look forward to being able to continue this growth."

About Horse Power For Life

Horse Power For Life, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chester County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated on August 29, 2007. It is the first organization of its kind in Pennsylvania, offering free educational and recreational horsemanship programs as a therapeutic resource for cancer patients of all ages and their families. The organization's 16-week, horsemanship program is free of charge and is designed to improve the physical and emotional quality of life for students as they learn about horses and how to ride in an atmosphere of professionalism, teamwork, and fun.