Fine Day for a Parade!
Happy 350th Birthday to GROTON MASSACHUSETTS!
This past Saturday, a pair of ponies and a handful of volunteers took to the streets of Groton to march in the town parade. From front to back, left to right we have: Matt Soloman, Megan Krueger, Gineane Haberlin, Kaitlyn Dearth, Mackenzie Zahara and Paula Weinberg. Oh, and who could forget, Greystone Lady Margaret is walking with Kaitlyn on the left next to Bette Davis Eyes walking with Mackenzie on the right. Each pony wore a birthday hat and one of our purple fundraising wristbands. As a special treat, each was given a brand new neon halter with matching lead. What a polished bunch we were! Half way through the parade, Mackenzie and Kaitlyn switched places with our two young volunteers and you should have seen the smiles on Matt and Megan's face as they led the ponies the final 1/2 mile! We were also treated to a visit by our National Director and Personal Ponies founder Marianne Alexander, her husband Wade and their dog Dolly. We all had a great time and by the end of the evening, everyone was quite tired indeed! Paula and I handed out well over 100 flyers and brochures about our program. The best part of the day? Just prior to us leaving to start the parade route, we happened upon 5 differently able children from the Seven Hills Foundation which is also in Groton. Bette marched right up and loved those children. You should have seen their eyes light up!
