Prancing Horse recently announced their upcoming Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10:40 a.m. at the Mid South Club in Southern Pines. All proceeds benefit Prancing Horse, which provides therapeutic horsemanship programs for veterans, children, and adults with a range of cognitive, emotional, and physical needs, helping them build emotional health, social growth, and physical strength through their connection with horses.
This promises to be a unique fundraiser that will have everyone looking up with anticipation, and winners enjoying some hefty prize money. Participants first purchase golf balls online. Balls cost $20 each; three balls are $50; seven balls are $100; and 20 balls are $250. Buyers will be assigned a numbered ball for each ball purchased.
On Veterans Day, participants will gather on a designated green at the Mid South Club and watch a helicopter soar overhead carrying the hundreds of purchased golf balls. At precisely 10:40 a.m., the helicopter door will open, and the balls will rain down on the golf course. The ball that lands in the hole or closest to the pin is worth $3,000 in prize money; second closest is worth $1,500. Winners will be notified by email. Everyone is eligible, and participants need not be present at the event to win.
“This fundraiser is really going to be fun and exciting to watch,” states Cindy Strohm, president of the Prancing Horse Board of Directors. “We expect a big crowd to come out to see the Ball Drop Event, everyone hoping they’ll be one of the lucky winners.”
About Prancing Horse
Prancing Horse is a nonprofit, premier accredited PATH International center that provides a safe, supportive environment where participants ages 4 to adult can experience the power of the human-horse relationship. This is accomplished through therapeutic horsemanship services, led by trained professionals and volunteers, that include both mounted and unmounted activities tailored to each individual’s needs. The skills learned on and off the horse build confidence, communication, and abilities that translate to everyday life.
Located on a 30-acre farm in Hoffman, N.C., Prancing Horse is situated in a peaceful country setting surrounded by the forests of the Sandhills area.
About PATH International
The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) is committed to advancing equine-assisted services for lifelong impact. PATH Intl., a 501(c)(3) organization, advances professional equine-assisted programs by empowering its members, credentialed professionals, partners, and the public through rigorously developed standards, credentials, and education that recognize the power of the equine-human relationship.
To purchase golf balls or learn more about Prancing Horse, please visit prancing-horse.org or call 910-281-3223.
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