More Than $560,000 Raised for 24 Palm Beach County Charities
Wellington, FL – March 22, 2010 – The inaugural FTI Great Charity Challenge galloped out of the gates raising over $560,000 for 24 charities. The sheer emotion of sponsors, donors, charities, and riders who competed touched everyone and gave a new definition to team effort. The precedent setting event in terms of money raised and scope of charities served featured 24 teams in a show jumping pro/am relay where Olympic and world-class athletes teamed with amateur riders over a challenging course in the International Arena. Each team was generously sponsored by a donor, and was randomly assigned one of the 24 charities. The teams rode their hearts out to win prize money for each cause.
One hundred percent of the money raised will be distributed to 24 Palm Beach County Charities. The event was held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Saturday, March 20, during the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival.
Riders to Champion a Good Cause & Vie for $400,000 in Prize Money in Great Charity Show Jumping Challenge
WELLINGTON, FL – March 12, 2010 – International show jumping veterans, top junior riders, and leading amateur owner competitors will unite and champion a good cause during the inaugural Great Charity Show Jumping Challenge on March 20, 2010. The Step by Step Foundation (www.stepbystepfoundation.com) will be among the 24 aid organizations with Palm Beach County ties that will split the $400,000 in prize money offered during this unique show jumping event that will take place at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida beginning at 6 PM. Supporters can cheer on their favorite show jumping team competing in Great Charity Challenge. Depending on how their team places, Step by Step Foundation will receive between $8,000 and $150,000 that will go towards Haitian relief.
Once again, Olympic medalist Margie Engle will join forces with Liliane Stransky, the founder of Step by Step (www.stepbystepfoundation.com), to help children around the world. The dynamic duo has already proven to be a winning combination at WEF. They raised more than $65,000 for Haitian relief funds at the All In for Charity poker tournament and benefit dinner in January. “This is yet another opportunity for supporters to come join together at the horse show, have fun and at the same time, help Haiti,” enthused Stransky, who is building a school in Haiti, has hosted numerous benefits, coordinated donation efforts, and delivered much needed supplies to the devastated country. “They still needs so much help! We are doing everything we can to assist in their recovery, but every bit helps.”
Photo by David Candido: Hosts Margie Engle & Liliane Stransky
Poker Tournament & Benefit Raised over $65,000 to Assist in Relief & Rebuild Following Earthquake
Wellington, FL – February 4, 2010 – Olympic show jumping medalist Margie Engle and Liliane Stransky, the founder and CEO of the Step by Step Foundation (www.stepbystepfoundation.com), welcomed of slew of equestrians and supporters to the All In for Charity Poker Tournament to raise funds for Haitian relief at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on January 29 in Wellington, FL. Organized by Kathy Andersen, CEO of Development Connect, the benefit raised more than $65,000 during the evening, with donations still coming.
International Olympians Chris Kappler and Jimmy and Danielle Torano, accompanied by their lovely little girl Natalia, joined ESP’s CEO Mark Bellissimo and his wife Katherine, Denise and Kayla Patreganani, Dave and Julie Burton, Phillip Dutton, Regina Ventura, Felix and Polita Altaras, Paulo and Jennifer Santana and their daughter Isabella at the fun filled charity event. Mike Belisle, Iliana Levy, Chris Burnett, Daniela and Franklin Hoet, Stone Bridge Farm’s Katrina Weinig, Sandra Ciolla, Ronnie Mutch Scholarship recipient Haley Webster and mom Rona, Andrew Bourns, Freddy and Ketty Montenegro, Ruben Valdebuena, Sandra Ciolla, Gustavo Spinelli, Rodolfo Maya, Michelle Navarro and Eric Zimmerman all checked out the auction items, art, equestrian jewelry and fine fare being served throughout the evening. The children especially enjoyed the abundance of toys and candy up for auction. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=10125
January 14, 2010 – In response to the horrific damage caused by the recent earthquake in Haiti, Equestrian Sport Productions has created a drop-off site for emergency aid donations. The Step by Step Foundation, a non-for-profit organization that provides funding and supplies to Haiti, will be working with ESP and the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Program to secure both monetary as well as other donations to send to Haiti.
A trailer will be located at the Exhibitor entrance guard house and available to accept the much needed relief donations. The most necessary item at this point is bottled water. In addition clothing, non-perishables, and personal hygiene items are welcome.
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(Friday, January 29, 2010 – 6:30 PM to Midnight – Wellington, FL)
“Texas Hold ‘Em” Poker Tournament and Charity Benefit Goal Is to Raise $200,000 to Finish Construction of Tipa Tipa School in Haiti
Miami Beach, FL – December 14, 2009 – Liliane Stransky, the founder and President of the Step by Step Foundation, will host the inaugural “All In For Charity 2010” and “Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament and Charity Benefit” on Friday, January 29, 2010. Funds raised at poker tournament and charity evening will go to the Step By Step Foundation to finish the construction of a Tipa Tipa Elementary School in Lahaie, Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.
Some of the world’s leading equestrian competitors including Chairperson Margie Engel, a US Olympic Grand Prix Show Jumping medalist and 10-time AGA Rider of the Year, top trainers and supporters will join together in the arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL for an evening of action-packed competition. “This event is a wonderful way to bring the equestrian community together for a very important cause – and to have a lot of fun at the same time,” said Engel. “I’ll be bringing my equestrian colleagues to the tables for some competition outside the arena!” The festivities will be held in the Corporate Hospitality Tent alongside the main arena at from 6:30 pm to midnight.
“Completing the construction of our school is the priority,” stated Stransky. “Currently the children learn sitting outside on rocks, or wood, or in the heat or damp; under tarps or partially wooded huts. There is no access to running water, electricity or paved roads, and some children are forced to walk two hours each way to attend the nearest school. The opening of ‘Tipa Tipa,’ which translates in French Creole as ‘step by step,’ will mean that these youngsters will have a safe and secure school in their community. Parents will be able to participate in the education of their children, and the community will play an active role in the raising of their children. The people who live there lack access to safe water and health services. We are expanding our programs to encompass those and other development projects.” Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=9728
Step by Step Foundation Hosts “All in for Charity 2010″ during FTI Winter Equestrian Festival at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center
(Friday, January 29, 2010 – 6:30 PM to Midnight – Wellington, FL)
Funds Raised at Poker Tournament & Benefit Event to Help Complete Construction of Tipa Tipa Elementary School in Haiti
Miami Beach, FL – December 15, 2009 – Liliane Stransky, the founder and President of the Step by Step Foundation, will host the inaugural “All in for Charity 2010 Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament and Charity Benefit” during the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival on Friday, January 29, 2010. Funds raised during the poker tournament and charity evening at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL will help finish the construction of the Tipa Tipa Elementary School in Lahaie, Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.
Event Chair Margie Engel, a US Olympic show jumping medalist, will be joined by some of the world’s leading riders, trainers, and a slew of supporters in the PBIEC arena for an evening of action-packed competition. “This event is a wonderful way to bring the equestrian community together for a very important cause – and to have a lot of fun at the same time,” said the Grand Prix veteran and 10 time AGA Rider of the Year. “I’ll be bringing my equestrian colleagues to the tables for some competition outside the show jumping arena!” The festivities will be held in the Corporate Hospitality Tent alongside the main arena at from 6:30 pm to midnight. Read more> http://www.horsesinthesouth.com/article/article_detail.aspx?id=9364
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