Fantastic Weekend for JustWorld International in France

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Fundraising events were held for JustWorld International during the European Pony Championship in Fontainebleau, France, and the CSI5* Jumping Chantilly in Chantilly, France. Photo courtesy of JustWorld International

Fontainebleau and Chantilly, France – JustWorld International’s European supporters helped raise 5,500€ during the European Pony Championship held July 15 to 22 in Fontainebleau, France, and the CSI5* Jumping Chantilly held July 19 to 22 in Chantilly, France, for the not-for-profit, humanitarian organization, which works as a catalyst for positive change in the developing world by helping impoverished children.  The fundraising efforts marked the official JustWorld International re-launch in Europe.

Fundraising coordinator Tess Nooren helped by Andrea Gamboa and Sacha Bianovici had their work cut out for them during the JustWorld International Horseless Horse Show at the European Pony Championship.  More than 80 competitors took part in the JustWorld signature fundraising event, racing around a course of obstacles on foot, attempting to leave all the jumps in place while finishing in the fastest time.  Participants competed in four separate classes, judged by official judge Gilles Petit, including the Mini Prix, Grand Prix, Pair Relay and Puissance, with announcers Alison Drummond and Yannick Bichon commentating on the action, and dedicated volunteer Xavier Boudon making it all happen.

Well-known equestrian outfitter Antares also took part in fundraising event, donating a helmet during the European Pony Championship, with all proceeds from the draw going to support JustWorld International’s important work.

During Jumping Chantilly, riders, sponsors and spectators all had a chance to help support JustWorld International through a variety of fundraising initiatives, including a course walk with some of the world’s top show jumping riders.  JustWorld Rider Ambassadors Philippe Rozier, Laura Kraut and Eric Navet, as well as Nick Skelton and Simon Delestre, all donated their time and talent during the organized course walk, which saw members of the public donate 50€ to JustWorld in exchange for the chance to walk the course with their favorite riders.  They even had the opportunity to see the newly designed JustWorld signature fence, donated by Picardie Obstacles, which was used during competition throughout the week in the grand prix ring.

Other fundraising efforts included a show-wide draw for spectacular prizes, including a set of custom blankets by Triple Crown Custom and Horseware Ireland, and a clinic with French National trainer Henk Nooren.  All of the proceeds from the sales of the Jumping Chantilly programs and special edition Jumping Chantilly baseball caps were donated to JustWorld by the Jumping Chantilly Horse show to go directly towards funding JustWorld projects.

“We are thrilled to have been able to help such a noble and just cause as the one represented by JustWorld International,” said Gérard Manzinali, director of Jumping Chantilly.  “We are eager and ready to expand our partnership with JustWorld for 2012.”

Founded in 2003 by Jessica Newman, JustWorld International is a not-for-profit, humanitarian organization which funds life-changing nutrition, health and hygiene, education, and leadership and cultural development programs for impoverished children in Cambodia, Honduras, Guatemala, and Brazil.  There are currently more than 500 Rider and Technical Official Ambassadors representing 40 different countries, whose efforts to support JustWorld’s projects have helped raise more than $4.5 million to date.  For more information on JustWorld International, or how to support the ‘Adopt a Project’ campaign, please visit www.justworldinternational.org.

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