Wellington, Florida (November 3, 2016) – This fall season the Wellington and Palm Beach communities have continued a legacy of excellence in bringing resources and funding to the Kids Cancer Foundation of South Florida. Dedicated to providing hope and support to patients and families battling childhood cancer, the Kids Cancer Foundation received record donations and…
Amy Speck-Kern and Gerona at the 2016 Markel/USEF Young Horse Championships (Photo courtesy of SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Florida (October 15, 2016) – For Amy Speck-Kern, dressage is a passion that gave her the inspiration to overcome childhood cancer. This passion, combined with cutting edge treatment protocols and the support of her family, friends, and outreach groups,…
Photo: 3-year-old Kamilah, a client of Kids Cancer Foundation. Every rider remembers his or her first pony, and every competitor can recall their first big win in the competition ring. For many young competitors throughout the southeast, that memory will be made at the Southeast Medal Finals Sept. 16-18 at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. Now…
Amy Speck-Kern and Gerona. In 2003 at the age of 18, only barely still considered a child by medical standards, Amy Speck-Kern was diagnosed with Acute Myleoid Leukemia. Last week, she and the five-year-old KWPN mare Gerona were officially selected to compete at the 2016 Markel/USEF Young Horse Championships, marking a major milestone in her…
2-year-old Kinleigh, a Kids Cancer Foundation patient. Imagine a day filled with hospitals instead of horses, fear instead of frolicking, and exhaustion instead of exhilaration. For children battling cancer and their families, those images are reality. The Kids Cancer Foundation is the charity of the Southeast Medal Finals, and several special events will be held…
2-year-old Kinleigh in Lead Line Class. James Lala, creator and founder of the Southeast Medal Finals, is proud to announce that the Kids’ Cancer Foundation will be the charitable beneficiary of the 2016 Southeast Medal Finals. Lala is an advocate of the charity that works as a support system for children battling cancer and their…
“We’ll polish our best tack and saddle our best horses for the most important championship we’ll ever show in – the battle to fight cancer for our little warriors!” said Steed. Photo Credit: Jim Davis Photo.com. Wellington, FL – July 25, 2014 – The Wellington Summer Festival is coming up soon and it is more…
