Reflecting on an Inspiring Season of Generosity
As the calendar turns to 2025, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible outpouring of support from our Mane Stream Family during the final month of 2024. From #GivingTuesday to our Holiday Wishlist and Annual Campaign, the response has been nothing short of extraordinary.
We are continually amazed by the generosity of our community. Whether it’s our dedicated volunteers, loyal social media friends, compassionate board of directors, or our local partners, each member of the Mane Stream Family has played a vital role in helping us stride confidently into the new year.
#GivingTuesday rallied needed support for the care of our 6 jumping horses, showcasing the collective power of our community to make a difference. Meanwhile, the Herd’s Holiday Wishlist brought joy not only to our herd but also to everyone who contributed to making it such a success. Seeing wish-list items under the tree reminded us of the kindness and care that fuels everything we do. Finally, the Annual Campaign capped off the year with a heartwarming display of generosity that ensures we can continue our mission of improving the lives of our participants through adaptive riding, therapy services (OT, SLP, and counseling), and other equine-assisted activities.
Thanks to your overwhelming support, Mane Stream heads into 2025 with renewed stability and purpose, ready to embrace new opportunities to serve our community. The kindness you’ve shown inspires us daily, and we are profoundly grateful for each of you who stepped up to help.
#GivingTuesday Donors
When the day came to an end 22 donors graciously donated $4,953 to help provide vital horse supplements, new aluminum jumps, and a year’s worth of hoof care to keep our 6 hard-working jumpers happy and healthy.
THANK YOU: Cynthia Barkman, Christine Brenner, Martha Carrellas, Coloff & Verge Family, Catherine Costa, Nancy Cunningham, Marian DeSimone, John B. Dickey, Laura Edelson, Kent Gibson, Tamela Griffin, Doug and Chloe Hegeman, Jane Hylicke, Nancy Karwoski, Emily Maillet Kellogg, Robert Lawse, Karen A. Marty, Wolfy Nicolaides, Lynn Santos, Mary Ellen Yen, a Facebook Donor, and J.P. Morgan’s Matching Gift Program.
Holiday Wishlist Donors
THANK YOU: The Carden Family, Laura Edelson, Leroy Hunninghake, Sara Reilly, Santos Family, Schultz Family, and Verge & Coloff family. We also want to acknowledge the MANY stealthy “Secret Santas” who sent and left delightful surprises under the tree, your generous spirits fill us with warmth and joy!
Annual Giving Campaign
THANK YOU: Anonymous (2), Carolyn Baranowski, Jane Bergman, Emily Boehmer, Donna Carides, Paul and Elizabeth Carrano, Felice and Joseph Ciccione, Mrs. Joyce Danelski, Anne Davenport, Ralph and Debra DeLorenzo, Linda and Zbigniew Derendal, Marian DeSimone, Dianne Doctor and Lawrence Bauer, Eunice, Anthony and Daniel Charitable Fund, Elizabeth Evans, Alexandre Favrot, Gregg and Jean Frankel, William and Ellen Goodchild, Wendy Greengrove, William Griffin, Nancy and Russell Gullo, Paul Haggan DMD, Fred and Cheryl Halpern, Janice Hebert and Steven Nydick, James Heimbuch and Christine O'Brien, John and Suzanne Higgins, Rosemarie Hunninghake, Dominick Incantalupo, Allyson Jankunas, Jane E. Jermyn, Karen and Stephen Kaufhold, Lynn and Thomas Kluepfel, Paul and Joy Marie Kochanski, Helene J. Koster Deaguillar, Steven and Karen Levinn, Laurie and Mark Lichtenfeld, Sara Lord Ike, Jean-Jacques Louis, James and Christine MacDonald, Mel and Claudette Maher, Christina P. Mayer, Douglas A. Mc Cullough, Elisabeth and Jason McFadden, The Edmond N. & Virginia H. Moriarty Foundation, Russell Nemecek and Mary Ann Niemczura, Gregory and Sandra Niccolai, Gary Noa, Laura and Matthew Nunn, Dan and Susan O'Donnell, Eva M. Ogens, Ronald and Bernadette Pallant, Catherine Pane, Louis M. and Madeline Piancone, Jr., Michael Pollack, Anne Poltorak, Irene and Charles Preston, Pamela and James Puglia, Gregory Robinson, Sr., Nicholas and Wendy Romano, Michael and Deirdre Rothpletz, Ryan Family Foundation, Judith and Don Saik, Barrie Saltzman, Ligia Santos, Marianne and Arthur Shandor, Janet M. Sopko, Andrea Tannenbaum, Brian and Lisa Thebault, Bonnie Tursini, Louis and Mary Ventrillo, James and Karen Vogt, and Sally Walker and Christopher Doyle
From all of us at Mane Stream—thank you for making our hearts sing and for helping us create brighter futures for all those we serve. Together, let’s make 2025 a year of impact, joy, and growth!
