Lepanto, AR
May 16, 2008
Riders saddle up for St. Jude
The fourth annual "Saddle Up for St. Jude" trail ride was held Saturday, May 10 at the Fires Horse Arena in Rivervale.
Over 30 people participated with 28 horse riders and two wagons. A large crowd of over 150 also filled the arena to watch the ride.
The trail ride and auction raised nearly $5,600 for St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
The event, which is always held the second Saturday in May, is organized by Dale and Judy Slack and Terry and Wayne Fires.
"We want to thank everyone who contributed and participated," Slack said. "I want to say a special thank you to the Fires who donated the use of their facilities. We couldn't have done it without them."
Organizers also wanted to thank the business and individuals who donated auction items, food and other items. He said they are also appreciative of all the cash donations to the great cause.
"We had one individual give $1,000," Slack said. "We were very grateful for that."
Some of the participates included Billy and Madonna Ashcraft, Jackie Fires, Jimmie Blake Varner, Harold and Vera Covington, Bruce Fires, Alma Fires, Dale and Judy Slack, the Mike and Kay Jennings family, the Lori and Joey McCorkle family, Patsy McClain and daughter Jennifer Patterson, Debbie and Seth Jones, the Emery family of Caraway, Roger Dale Tyler; Gladys Huskey and Gary Earnhart.
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