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TINSEL, WARRIOR AND ELYZA FEELING A BIT UNDER THE WEATHER

Tinsel Warrior Elyza Rose Under Weather
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Dr. Cardona came out yesterday to examine Tinsel and Warrior. Both were not feeling well. Their heart and respiratory rates were elevated. Tinsel has also been running a slight temperature and hasn’t been finishing her meals.
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Little Warrior was such a good boy for Dr. Cardona.
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Dr. Cardona also examined Elyza Rose’s eyes. She recently tore her lower right eyelid, but thankfully, it’s healing nicely. The ulcer in her left eye is a bit worse. So, more meds, more often. In addition to running blood work on Tinsel and Warrior, Dr. Cardona also ran blood work on Elyza to compare to her blood test results from two weeks ago as there were some issues at the time. I need to send out a detailed update about what’s been going on with her.  Hopefully, we will receive the blood test results today. I’m not sure how much yesterday’s vet bill is, but I know it’s a lot. Two exams, one eye exam, blood tests on all three, and medications. It’s going to be several hundred dollars so if anyone would like to help it would be very much appreciated.
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One of our awesome farriers will be here on Monday to give hooficures to many horses. To support happy feet, we need to raise a total of $425. If anyone would like to help, our ‘Velvet Nosers’ would be forever grateful! Donations are tax deductible and can be forwarded via our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net.  If you select the tab, ‘Send Money to Family and Friends,’ no fees will be deducted from your donation. Please also note that your contribution is for ‘Hooficures.’ Other ways to donate can be found on our website at  www.bhfer.org/donate.
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Lastly, thanks to all of you, we have won the SunState Federal Credit Union Charity of the Month Contest for the month of February! The $1000 prize could not have come at a better time and will greatly assist with the purchase of hay and/or other needs for our beloved herd.

We are still awaiting the results of the Eagle Rare Life contest which will hopefully, be announced within the next few days!
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Elyza Rose – She’s Very Happy To Be Home!

Elyza-Rose Happy to be Home

March 4th, 2018

“Hi everybody! I’m Elyza-Rose and I’m a newbie here!  Mommy Theresa says, I’m ‘home’ and I like that very much!

I’m really happy to be making new friends here. My friends where I used to live went to Rainbow Bridge and it made me sad to see them go. There wasn’t anything I could do for them – we were all hungry. I don’t know why I didn’t go with them.  Mommy Theresa believes there’s a reason – she says I can make a lot of people happy just by being me. She says the world needs more happy and I’m happy to help! She promised me that I’ll never be hungry again and I believe her. I feel like I’ve known her forever!

Now, I’m making new horsey and human friends. And then there’s Freckles. And yesterday, I met Joe Camel! He’s pretty cool. Freckles said we’re going to start sharing camp fire stories at night (without a fire of course) like they used to do with Betsy Rose – especially when she had to stay in a sling. I don’t know anything about that but I think they’re going to tell me. But I have heard a lot of really nice things about Betsy Rose. Did you know there’s a sign in her stall that says, ‘Believe?’

I really appreciate y’all caring about me. I didn’t think I’d ever trust humans again especially after watching them let my friends starve and die. And I knew that I wasn’t going to last much longer. But then one day, a nice lady came and took me out of that terrible place! She told me that she knew just where I needed to go to get better. I didn’t feel very good and I was feeling worse and weaker by the day. But that lady cared enough to get involved and here I am! I learned to never give up and to believe and I want to help others to believe too!

I’ve got to go now. We’ve got lots to do. Jazzy pulled off JoJo’s mask and the sun is out. I hope JoJo doesn’t get into trouble.

Have a good day and remember to never give up and to believe!”

#betsyrosestrong #elyzarose #bhfer #believe

Elyza-Rose saw Dr. Julia last week. She somehow managed to injure the lower eyelid of her right eye. She didn’t need stitches, but we wanted to make certain that the eye itself wasn’t injured.
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Freckles enjoys spending time with Elyza and introducing her to more friends. Today, I found Camel telling his story about how he got here and about some of his past adventures. It was amazing – Elyza-Rose seemed to like the little ones and grazed very intently, making sure not to step on any of them.
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Elyza did, however, plant her foot in another feed tub again today. According to Freckles, one of the donkeys told her a couple of days ago, that if she stood in a feed tub, a human would feel badly that the tub was empty and then put food in it. Those boys!
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We went for a few walks in a grassy paddock and Elyza absolutely loved it! I think she’s gained some weight already! I know her coat looks shaggy – I clipped her in a hurry but I wanted to get that thick and unhealthy Cushing’s coat off her. I wanted to inspect for lice, ticks, etc. I haven’t had any time to clean up the poor clip job, but at least she feels better.
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“So what do y’all think of my new blankie? Mommy Theresa says this color is perfect on me! It felt like 38 degrees on Friday morning, but I was toasty warm.

This mask thingy looks a bit silly on me, I know. But it’s supposed to stop me from scratching my eyes. I wish they made them the same color as my blankie. Hopefully, I won’t have to wear it for long.”
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Yes, Elyza-Rose, you’re “home”!
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Lastly, thanks to all of you, we won the SunState Federal Credit Union Charity of the Month Contest for the month of February!  The $1000 prize could not have come at a better time and will greatly assist with the purchase of hay and/or other needs for our beloved herd.

We are still awaiting the results of the Eagle Rare Life contest which will hopefully, be announced within the next few days!

#BetsyRoseStrong #Believe
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Elyza Rose Meets Freckles and A New Chapter Begins

Elyza-Rose Meets Freckles

Elyza Rose got a much needed bath yesterday. It wasn’t easy – her coat was so thick. Really thick. Cushing’s thick. I simply could not stand the thought of how warm she must be, even on the cooler days, so I opted to give her a quick body clipping. I can’t say I did a good job – I was losing daylight and I still had a ton to do. But I’m sure she has to feel a lot better and that is what is most important. She stood like an angel the entire time and I know that she is very grateful for her new ‘haircut.’

I also introduced Elyza to Freckles today.  Freckles is a very special little one too – she was Betsy Rose’s BFF.  When Betsy Rose came to us, she was only a 0.5 on the Body Condition Score (BCS) scale – it is a miracle that she survived.  Once a body reaches a BCS of 1, the organs have started to fail and most horses are not able to recover.  During the starvation process, the body feeds off fat, then muscle, then organs.  All odds were against her survival.  I was determined that Betsy wouldn’t be alone if she had to go to Rainbow Bridge.  A human was with her every minute, 24/7, for the first two months.  A few weeks after her arrival, Freckles arrived via USPS to keep her company too! At the 2 month mark, Betsy was able to walk on her own and we let Freckles take over the nightly watch for a few hours (we did have them on camera though) and he did a great job.  Betsy and Freckles formed a strong friendship.  Over time, friends of Freckles would show up to visit and most of them stayed.  Our little family grew larger.

Thankfully, Elyza Rose isn’t in nearly as bad of shape as Betsy Rose was. (Dr. Julia rated her a BCS of 2). After I introduced Freckles and Elyza, I heard Freckles tell Elyza Rose how good it is to have her here.  He asked if she would mind if he shared some stories about a special little pony mare that inspired many humans to never give up and to believe.  He was so excited! As I walked away, I felt a familiar tickle on my left cheek and I had to smile.  Believe…..

#betsyrosestrong #believe #bhfer #elyzarose #freckles

It took forever to get that thick and dirty coat clean.
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Elyza was such a good girl.  She kept licking her lips so I think she was happy about losing all that fur.
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Those eyes – that proud stance!
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“Elyza, did you know that you’ve made mommy Theresa smile a lot?  You have!  And that’s a really good thing.  She’s been kind of ‘out there’ since Betsy Rose left us and it seemed there wasn’t anything we could do to help make her feel better.  We all appreciate that you’re here and we hope you’ll like it here. I’ll introduce you to some of my friends soon, ok?  Oh, and let me tell you about JoJo and Jazzy…”
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Freckles is happy to have a new friend.  She’s missed Betsy Rose very much, too.

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And a new chapter begins…..

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We are currently in first place in the SunState Federal Credit Union Charity of the Month Contest.  A vote per day through the month of February, could help us win $1000 which will greatly assist the rescue with the purchase of hay and/or other needs. Just click here to cast your vote and please share amongst family and friends.  Please note that you will be prompted to “Like” SunState’s Facebook page prior to casting your vote and you must be a Facebook member in order to do so.

We are still awaiting the results of the Eagle Rare Life contest – the winners will not be announced until March.

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ELYZA ROSE SETTLES IN

Elyza-Rose Settles In

I am happy to report that Elyza Rose is settling in very well. I gave her a much needed bath this morning and clipped her later this afternoon. I just couldn’t stand seeing her long, thick, and unhealthy coat. She’s so good for the heart – I just can’t tell you how wonderful it feels to have her here. I feel like I’ve known her forever!

I believe that Elyza’s journey is a continuation of Betsy Rose’s journey. Betsy Rose’s presence here is very strong. Our Betsy Rose went to Rainbow Bridge on December 22nd. Elysa Rose came to us on February 22nd. The two months in between were dark and very depressing. My heart shattered with the loss of Betsy Rose and I didn’t know how I would ever put it back together again. I went through the motions each day but I was numb and lost. But yesterday, when I hugged Elyza Rose for the first time, I felt an overwhelming and much needed sense of peace. It lit a spark in me that was fueled by Betsy Rose. I just know it! I know that what Elyza endured before she came to us was terrible – we are committed to helping her heal. However, I think Elyza Rose found her way to us to lead me down a path where my heart would heal which is what Betsy Rose would want. I believe that Betsy Rose had her hoof (and heart) in this. I will always believe.

#ElyzaRose #BetsyRoseStrong #believe #bhfer

Elyza is about 16 years old and, like Betsy Rose, may have Cushing’s disease. We will have blood test results back tomorrow.
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Elyza needs her eyes examined by Dr. Mangan – there’s something going on in her right eye which is the same eye that Betsy Rose had issue with.

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Her teeth are a mess and I’m going to bet she puts on weight nicely once her teeth are taken care of by Dr. Bess.
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She’s pretty thin (a 2 on the BCS) but she has a great appetite.
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Elyza’s feet needed to be tended to and Stephanie trimmed them today.
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When I hugged Elyza Rose for the first time, I felt an overwhelming and much needed sense of peace.
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We are currently in first place in the SunState Federal Credit Union Charity of the Month Contest. A vote per day through the month of February, could help us win $1000 which will greatly assist the rescue with the purchase of hay and/or other needs. Just click here to cast your vote and please share amongst family and friends. Please note that you will be prompted to “Like” SunState’s Facebook page prior to casting your vote and you must be a Facebook member in order to do so.

We are still awaiting the results of the Eagle Rare Life contest – the winners will not be announced until March.

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FANCY AND ROSITA ARE HOME!

Fancy and Rosita
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I want to share some wonderful news! I have been praying for the perfect home for Fancy and Rosita for awhile now. While I adore both girls, they deserve their very own family who will love them and be there for them 24/7/365 days a year. Prayers were answered, and last night, Fancy and Rosita arrived at their forever home with Bernice and John who have been friends and volunteers since 2008.

These girls hit the jackpot and just started a new chapter in the rest of their lives. I couldn’t be more happy for them and their humans. I’m so proud of Fancy and Rosita – I know they will give their new family much love and many smiles. Together, they will make wonderful memories which will last forever. I’m going to miss them so much as will our family of volunteers. I’ve cried a river these past few days – a mixture of happy and sad tears. It’s always so bittersweet, but this is what we do. It may take longer to find the right home for each horse, but it has to be a perfect match. Adoption is meant to be forever, but if there’s an unexpected, major life change and the horse(s) need to come back, we are here for them. These horses are always family, a family which expands with every adoption. #Believe…

#betsyrosestrong #adoptdontshop #rosita #fancy #adoptionisanoption #bhfer #happilyeverafter

Getting Fancy and Rosita ready the evening before they were scheduled to leave was bittersweet. But I appreciate the extra time that I had with them that day.
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A big ‘Welcome Home’ from Bernice.
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A ‘Welcome Home’ kiss for Fancy.
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And another for Rosita.
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We are currently in first place in the SunState Federal Credit Union Charity of the Month Contest. A vote per day through the month of February, could help us win $1000 which will greatly assist the rescue with the purchase of hay and/or other needs. Just click here to cast your vote and please share amongst family and friends.  Please note that you will be prompted to “Like” Sunstate’s Facebook page prior to casting your vote and you must be a Facebook member in order to do so.

We are still awaiting the results of the Eagle Rare Life contest – the winners will not be announced until March.

#BetsyRoseStrong #believe #wecanwinthis #bhfer

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SUNSTATE CONTEST, SPECIAL VISITORS AND AMAZING VOLUNTEERS!

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Marie and Lynda are wonderful and dedicated volunteers (and friends) who come on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This past Tuesday, Jessie (from PA) also spent the day with us and the horses absolutely loved the extra attention!

It was great to see Jessie and Ron again – looking forward to next year already! And next week, we get to visit with Linda Jenny! I hope the weather remains this nice!

#AaleyahBelle #Sisco #Chloe #Kiana #Beauty #Ruby #Mishka #Starbuck #Magnum #Rosita #Zahara #Magic #gratefulforvolunteers #BetsyRoseStrong #beautyneedsprayers

Beauty isn’t any worse – so that’s a good thing. She could use some good thoughts and prayers. – with Jessie Lotrecchio.

Rosita, Mishka, and Zahara are all beautiful! – with Jessie Lotrecchio and Lynda Oakes O’Toole.

Ruby is a barn resident during the day. She goes out during overcast days and nights. – with Jessie Lotrecchio

A trio of trouble. lol – with Marie Riordan.

Kiana absolutely adores all of the attention she can get. – with Jessie Lotrecchio.

And then there is that tongue! Aaleyah Belle is stunning just like her momma – Momma Sue. – with Jessie Lotrecchio.

Magic even enjoyed scratches! Go Magic! – with Jessie Lotrecchio.

Sisco and Chloe hang out with Aaleyah Belle. – with Jessie Lotrecchio.

We are currently in first place in the SunState Federal Credit Union Charity of the Month Contest. A vote per day through the month of February, could help us win $1000 which will greatly assist the rescue with the purchase of hay and/or other needs. Just click here to cast your vote and please share amongst family and friends. Please note that you will be prompted to “Like” SunState’s Facebook page prior to casting your vote and you must be a Facebook member in order to do so.

We are still awaiting the results of the Eagle Rare Life contest – the winners will not be announced until March.

#BetsyRoseStrong #believe #wecanwinthis #bhfer
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BEAUTY UPDATE

Beauty Update
 
I’m so very happy to report that it appears Beauty has taken a turn for the better! It’s been a tough couple of weeks, but hopefully, the worst is behind us. I’ll update with more details later, but I wanted to share this good news! Thank you, all, for keeping Beauty in your thoughts and prayers.

Please remember to vote for us every day in the SunState Federal Credit Union’s ‘Charity of the Month’ contest. It runs through the end of February and with your help, we could win $1000 which would be applied toward hay for our beloved herd. Please also share and ask family and friends to vote daily and share as well. An organization can only win this contest once a year and we were most fortunate to have been one of the twelve recipients of the ‘Charity of the Month’ prize, for the past two years. I know that we can do this! Just click here to cast your vote!

Thank you all for your love and support and thank you to everyone who so generously donated to Saturday’s Hay Run!

– Theresa

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BEAUTY, SUNSTATE CONTEST AND A NEW MATCH GAME

Jiminy and Cricket
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We are once again, entered in the SunState Federal Credit Union Charity of the Month Contest. A vote per day through the month of February, could help us win $1000 which will greatly assist the rescue with the purchase of hay and/or other needs. Just click here to cast your vote and please share amongst family and friends. Please note that you will be prompted to “Like” Sunstate’s Facebook page prior to casting your vote and you must be a Facebook member in order to do so.

We are still awaiting the results of the Eagle Rare Life contest – the winners will not be announced until March.

#BetsyRoseStrong #believe #wecanwinthis #bhfer

We also have a Match Game in progress to assist with this week’s purchase of hay and all donations up to $225 will be matched!

Donations are tax deductible and can be made via various means on our website or via our PayPal address: bhfer@earthlink.net. If donating via PayPal, please designate your donation for ‘Hay Match Game.’ If you select the tab for ‘Friends or Family,’ no fees will be deducted from your contribution.

Thank you all, for your continued love and support!
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Lastly, please continue to keep our beloved Beauty in your thoughts and prayers.
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Please Pray For Beauty

Pray For Beauty
January 31st, 2018

Our beloved Beauty was having a great deal of discomfort in both front feet yesterday. Dr. Ted Specht came out last evening to examine her and to do x-rays. I was worried sick because Beauty has a history of founder. Currently, she has a compound issue – her soles are a bit too thin and she’s having a laminitis flare-up. We’re doing everything we can to manage this – the good Lord knows my heart hasn’t recovered from losing Betsy Rose and I’m not sure I ever will. Beauty is my heart horse and the reason this rescue came to be. Please keep Beauty in your prayers.

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A Magic Milestone!

MAGICS MILESTONE

January 24th, 2018

For those who know Magic’s story, you’ll understand how big an accomplishment this is, and for those who are unaware of his history, I hope that you will gain a better understanding of his very sad past.

Magic is an Arabian stallion that was used as a tripping horse. Most horses don’t survive this horrific abuse and if they do, they are so mentally messed up, that they are most often, deemed crazy and sent to slaughter.

After surviving his “charro” life, Magic ended up with someone who beat him with a 2 x 4 because he would not take a saddle. I received a call from a young lady who had witnessed this repeated abuse and asked if we could help. From the moment I saw Magic, I knew he’d be coming home with us. He was very untrusting and petrified of people, ropes, boards, etc., and understandably so.

I was very blessed that he accepted me from the very beginning and we have a relationship built on trust. It took a few years, but now he will approach other humans for scratches. I do tell everyone who goes into his paddock, however, that Magic lives life on his terms. Nobody is allowed to try to “catch” or halter him – he feels threatened if they do, and runs away.

Magic accepts me haltering him, treating injuries, putting a flymask on him, and more. If he needs a vet, I sedate him and put a soft towel over his eyes and once the vet arrives and does what he needs to do, and then leaves, I remove the towel.  It’s worked great.

Magic has had melanomas for years which had not caused an issue. However, one recently got very angry after he rubbed it raw against a board. I cleaned and treated it daily. There really wasn’t a way to keep the flies from the sore so I considered putting a sleazy on him to protect the area. Well, I tried and was pleasantly surprised when he stood perfectly still and let me do so!  I was so proud of him! I opted to leave the sore open and continued to keep it clean and treated and thankfully, it’s so much better now. But the sleazy was a major milestone for him!

To learn more about the horrendous practice of horse tripping, please click here but please be aware that the images may prove to be quite disturbing.

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The barn just isn’t the same without Cookie and Betsy Rose. Ruby gets more attention now but I’ll bet she, too, wishes her four legged friends were still with us.

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SeAnna has found her loving, forever home!  She is a pasture pal to a blind gelding.  The first time they met they clicked!  Both appear to be very happy!

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Kiana is another beautiful girl that is looking for a forever home as a trail horse. She’s getting some training sessions in with Dan Rexroad!

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Penny, a 30+ year old blind Belgian, looks gorgeous in her cold weather blanket. And believe me, it’s been really cold!

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I miss her so much.

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We always look forward to when Carien Schippers, the talented artist who has photographed many members of our beloved herd, visits the rescue. She has photographed many of our horses over the years. Carien is currently offering a discount on her art to benefit Beauty’s Haven. Please click here to view Carien’s lovely images. If you wish to purchase a piece, please use code EGPSNY for a 15% discount which is applicable through February 1, 2018.

Thank you, Carien, for your love and support.

Photo by Carien Schippers.

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Beauty’s Haven Farm & Equine Rescue Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grassroots Non-Profit Organization registered in the state of Florida (EIN: 20-4783950). We are not funded by Local, State, or Federal funds. We operate totally from donations from the public. Please consider making a one time or recurring donation to help the horses. No amount is too small and all donations are very much appreciated. Donations are tax deductible.

Beauty’s Haven was awarded Verified status by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) in 2012. GFAS is the only globally recognized organization that provides standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries. Awarded November 2014 Equine Hero and 2017 Eagle Rare Life Award for Heroism. A Guidestar Exchange Silver Participant and a GreatNonprofits Top Rated Non-Profit in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

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