Blair County Chamber of Commerce

06/26/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/26/2024 18:06

LEHMAN ENGINEERS HORSE TRAIL RIDE AND TRAIL WALK RAISES $40,000.34 TO BENEFIT DREAMS GO ON

Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania - On Sunday, October 1, 2023, the 17th Annual Lehman Engineers Horse Trail Ride and Trail Walk to benefit Dreams Go On, a non-profit therapeutic horseback riding organization, took place at Canoe Creek State Park. Proudly, a total of $40,000.34 was raised! This unique event brings horseback riders and trail walking enthusiasts together for a great cause. Dreams Go On provides therapeutic horseback riding sessions to children and young adults in Blair County, PA. This year's event is Sunday, September 29, 2024. Please mark your calendars! Many opportunities for sponsorship levels available are Barn @ $1,000, Horseshoe @ $750, Stirrup @ $500, and Mane @ $350. Also, Baskets/items for raffle and volunteer opportunities are available as well. The 2023 Dreams Go On Goodwill Ambassador was Hank Bumbarger. Hank is a 10-year-old who is a mountain of knowledge and loves to share with others. Dreams Go On has been a part of Hank's life for two years and he continues to challenge himself by riding different horses and learning to use the reins to control his horse. Hank is very competitive with games but overall is a perfect gentleman. Hank is the son of Lindsay and Mickey Bumbarger of Altoona. The Dreams Go On facility is located on Turkey Valley Road, Hollidaysburg, PA. Please contact Deb Kelly at [email protected] to learn how to become a therapeutic horseback riding volunteer and visit www.DreamsGoOn.com or contact Betsy Lehman at [email protected] for more information about the annual Lehman Engineers Trail Ride and Trail Walk.