Great and Small
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Great and Small
The Patrick Shifflett Foundation has chosen to support Great and Small as helping children and adults with disabilities was dear to Patrick’s heart
Bonding with a horse can be a life-changing experience, particularly for people with special needs. Great and Small offers equine-assisted activities and therapies – from individualized riding lessons to summer day camps – to help children and adults with disabilities improve their health and reach their potential. Through therapeutic riding, individuals with special needs (autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy) learn horsemanship, while also working toward personal goals in areas like balance, strength, and social skills. During hippo therapy sessions, licensed therapists facilitate interactions with the horses that help clients improve speech, language, and cognition. And in the serene farm environment, mental health clients work with a counselor – and equine friends – to learn how to cope with trauma and conflict. Riders are encouraged to pitch in, building independence as they help care for these magnificent creatures that empower and befriend people of all abilities. You can support a transformational ride.
Hospital Staff Luncheon
Hospital Staff Luncheon Help us Help OthersWe love working with our local businesses to provide for our community, and Grill Marx of Clarksburg was a joy to work with. In conjunction with their wonderful staff, the Patrick Shifflett Foundation was able to provide...
Hospital Staff Luncheon
Hospital Staff Luncheon Help us Help OthersWe love working with our local businesses to provide for our community, and Grill Marx of Clarksburg was a joy to work with. In conjunction with their wonderful staff, the Patrick Shifflett Foundation was able to provide...
Summer Fun Basket Drive
Summer Fun Basket Drive Help us Help Others This summer was a strange and stressful one with our children stuck indoors with us, but the Patrick Shifflett Foundation had the answer. Thanks to our donors we were able to provide 17 local families with a basket...
Let Me Run
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Kids Give More
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Toys For Tots
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Special Olympics
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