Ride To Walk Needs Your Help!

Friends,

Ride To Walk (RTW) is facing a severe financial challenge.  We have just found out that our funding through Alta is being eliminated.  Alta is one of a network of 21 regional centers in California established by the Lanterman Mental Retardation Services Act of 1969. It is a private nonprofit corporation working under contract with the California Department of Developmental Services; however, the California legislature has stated that the funding for such programs as RTW is being eliminated for at least a year because of state budget cuts.  This will happen immediately.

Without funding from Alta, RTW will have a very difficult time continuing to serve the children. 

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We realize that we are always asking for help in one form or another—either donations or volunteer assistance—but this is an unprecedented serious situation that we are facing for the first time in 26 years.  We have had financial difficulties in the past; however, none that are close to this magnitude.

You have witnessed, first hand, the gains that RTW has made with your children and the children of your friends and colleagues.  We simply cannot let lack of funding stifle our children’s progress. 

Please take a moment to think about how you can help.  Of course, financial support is of prime importance at this time; however, you can also help by lobbying local businesses that you frequent and asking their support for this community organization.  We will do our part as well—we have already retained the services of one of our volunteers to write grant proposals.  Large grants from foundations and charity organization are now essential to the continuation of RTW. 

Your donations are tax deductible.  Please fill out and print a donation form (by first clicking here) and send to us with your check or credit card information, or use our secure online form accessible via the "donate" button on the left.

Thank you so much!

Sincerely,
Kristine Corn, PT, MSPT, DPT

Ride To Walk is currently accepting new riders! We have riding spots open on Friday and Saturday. Equine therapy is proven to help children with:

  • Autism
  • Aspergers
  • ADHD
  • Brain Injuries
  • Cardiovascular Accident/Stroke
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Down Syndrome
  • Emotional Disabilities
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Post Polio Speech Impairments
  • Spina Bifida
  • Spinal Cord Injuries

Our qualified staff includes Physical Therapists and a Certified NARHA Instructor. Have a look at our Rider Application, it will address most questions.  Further questions can be addressed to Susan at ridetowalk@sbcglobal.net.  We are looking forward to meeting your child!

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!