RUN FOR THE ROSES AND JOIN THE WINNING TRADITION OF SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers
WHAT: A very special afternoon and evening as a salute to the Kentucky Derby and to the horses and riders of SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers. On May 7th, we will celebrate SIRE’s winning tradition at the 2011 Boots and Bonnets Charity Gala! We will also honor Richard “Whitey” and Nancy White for their long-standing commitment and support. Honorary Chairman for the evening is Gary D. Owens, Chairman, President & CEO of OYO Geospace Corporation, and Event Co-Chairmen are Fred and Mona Arnold. Emcee for the evening is John Naber. Live Auctioneers are Maurice “Crash” Collins, “Outlaw Dave“ Smith, and “The Voice of the Astros” Bob Ford.
This year, for the first time, we will enjoy the gala at the Sam Houston Race Park where everyone will be treated to a simulcast of the Derby that may be followed by live horse racing. There will be all the trappings the “Run for the Roses” is noted for: bonnets, finery and juleps along with the live band Password, with delectable derby fare catered by Two Forks Catering. No SIRE gala would be complete without silent and live auction treasures; the 2011 Boots and Bonnets Charity Gala will be no exception! The success of this annual event assures the work of SIRE will continue for many years to come.
SIRE provides programs for people who have physical and cognitive disabilities, sensory impairments and psycho-social disorders. SIRE works with its clients to improve motor skills, balance and posture while stimulating the cardiovascular system and normalizing muscle tone. The client also experiences the three-dimensional movement of the horse, similar to a human’s gait, which is difficult to duplicate in a clinical setting.
WHEN: Saturday, May 7, 2011
4:30 to 6:00 pm Kentucky Derby Happy Hour
6:00 pm Dinner and Dancing
WHERE: Sam Houston Race Park
The Pavillion
7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West
*NOTE: SIRE parking is directly adjacent to The Pavillion
HOW: Please join us in helping SIRE continue its winning tradition of changing lives! As a sponsor of the 2011 Gala, you will be recognized for your philanthropy as a leader in helping those in the Houston area with disabilities. Click here for more information: http://sire-htec.org/events/boots-and-bonnets-charity-gala/.
To purchase tickets, please visit SIRE’s web site at www.SIRE-htec.org or call 281-356-7588 and ask for Susan or JoAnn.
Silent Auction donations are welcome and encouraged, please click here for more information: http://sire-htec.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/SACoverLetter-Request.pdf
WHAT ELSE: SIRE uses the movement and spirit of the horse to improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities. Riding a horse is a holistic exercise, integrating the participant’s body, mind and emotions. SIRE can truly boast of a therapeutic horseback riding program that produces positive, tangible and life-changing results; we cannot lose our momentum!
SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit therapeutic horseback riding organization which uses the spirit and movement of the horse to benefit people with disabilities. SIRE has been active in the Houston area since its inception in 1983 and currently serves clients at sites in Hockley, Spring and Fort Bend County. SIRE is a premier accredited center with NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association). For more information about SIRE, call 281.356.7558 or visit www.sire-htec.org.
SIRE wishes to thank our generous underwriters for Boots and Bonnets: Axyon Consulting, LLC, BP Corporation North America, Inc., Ezulwini Tours, Tres’Blooms by Traschelle Brown, Houston Area Number One Hog, The Houston Astros, Houston Motor Sports, Mancuso Harley Davidson, Marion Montgomery, Inc., Minute Maid, NU-TECH, NOEL Furniture, OYO Geospace Corporation, The Reckling Family, Rowan Drilling, TechAve Inc., TGS-NOPEC Geophysical, The James C. and Carole Walter Looke Family Foundation, The Washington Post, and The White Family.
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