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Michael Blake, author of the Academy Award-winning screenplay and motion picture "Dances with Wolves," will make an appearance at the 6th annual Fundraiser for Equine Voices Rescue and Sanctuary. Blake, an outspoken advocate for America’s Wild Horses, will talk on the plight of these majestic symbols of American freedom and what we, as citizens, can do ensure their survival.
The sixth annual Fundraiser to benefit Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary ”A Very Special Horse Event,” will take place on Saturday March 6, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Rd in Tucson, AZ, 85718.
Other highlights of the day include appearances by Equine Voices mascot Gulliver, and training demonstrations that feature the methods used to facilitate the recovery of rescued horses. Martha Vazquez, Special VIP guest from KVOA News 4, will be there to show her skills as a Live Auctioneer and help celebrate the event.
The fun filled family day will include an opportunity to visit "Gulliver's Store" noted for its unique clothing, art objects and jewelry. The program also features live and silent auctions with items of interest for everyone, a tack sale, and raffles with extraordinary grand prize drawings. Food by Quesadillas and More, Zona 78, Keva Juice, and Kettle Korn will provide delicious additions to this special event.
Donations of items and services will be accepted through February 28. Contact Susan Via at 520- 577-4915 to donate silent auction and raffle items. Contact Rene Iotti at 520-975-7007 to donate tack items, and Diane Russell at 520-207-9504 if you would like to volunteer the day of the event.
Cost to attend the Fundraiser is $5.00 for adults and includes one raffle ticket. Children 16 years and under are free.
Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary™, located in Green Valley, is a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt organization dedicated to saving Premarin (PMU) mares and foals from slaughter. Equine Voices also works with law enforcement agencies to provide services to abused, abandoned, and starving horses. Revenue from this event goes directly to the rescue, rehabilitation and recovery of horses in desperate need.
For more information about Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, log on to www.equinevoices.org. ;
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