Wishing Star would like to thank the friends who support and do special things for Wishing Star Gallop. Ones who are silent givers, take no glory and fight towards our cause. We recognize and applaud your efforts:
Patrick Swayze - Thank you for donating the posters over the years, and signing a special message making it a real collector's item for someone's home. When asked, you've never told us "no," you've always made the time to meet our deadlines with your busy schedule. You've given us an opportunity to make more money for our children with your generosity of wanting to do more in addition to donating a service to your stallion. You've shared God's blessings - given to you - with children whose "wishes" are those magic dreams that can be found in their imagination. God Bless You!
Dale Brannon & Jerry Allen who assist with their horses and buggy at the Gallop each year. They work very hard for days (for maybe only five minutes of an appearance) to help create an additional memory for our wish children and their families. They are truly dedicated to our cause and help to make a dream become a reality for many children who ride with them in their buggy.
April Vogel who took time from her busy career to come out and grace our stage with her talented and beautiful singing voice. She creates an emotion that highlights all of our production numbers. We'd be lost without you, April!
Tod Locke, Wishing Star Gallop's Artist. Tod is always there when we need his expertise with creative art. He created the art designed on the Big "D" Blankets since 1991. His talent helps to market the blankets at the auction.
Janet Gorman & April Vogel's children choir. Director Janet Gorman and her children have supported our production number for the past four years. April Vogel's children choir performed for their second time this year. It takes a lot of time on behalf of these families to bring their children down for a four minute presentation on stage. Janet & April put a lot of work into the success and outcome of these production numbers. They are all special to us.
The American Italian Club a supporter and sponsor of Wishing Star Gallop. These wonderful members took on an additional responsibility in running the Restaurant for their fourth year at the Gallop. It took many hours of preparation and cost on their part. They donated all of the proceeds back to our foundation. Wishing Star children mean so much to these dedicated members. Wishing Star is much richer for the American Italian Club's involvement in our foundation. Thank you everyone!
All the Wishing Star children and their families. These families come from all around to help support the Gallop. We thank the Turner, Newman, McClain, Taylor, Hunt, and Fry family for their hard work in the Production Numbers.
Al Randall, of Pine Rock Marketing, for the donation of the Trainer's package auctioned off during the sale. Al Randall of Pine-Rock Marketing has been instrumental with the Gallop since its inception. He's worn several hats in helping to fight for these children and make the Gallop a success - not to mention a lot of laughs along the way!
ALBERTSON'S MARKET, for all the food you donated, cut, and prepared for our Exhibitor's Party. You went to a lot of work and provided what would normally be an expensive budget to feed 300 people. You're greatly appreciated!
Eagle Nest Ceramics, (with the help and support of Wings Fencing) donated and raffled off a beautiful 35 year old onyx chess set. This unique & beautifully hand crafted chest set had an estimated appraised value of $400 and was won by Paul Upthegrove of Potlatch, Idaho. What a beautiful piece and collector's item it is! This has been Eagle Nest Ceramic's second year donating something to Wishing Star to help make dreams come true. Thank You!
Wings Fencing, John and Joyce Wing, for donating the 12 x 12 free standing panelled corral with a superbull gate, and working so hard with time and expense to raffle the onyx chess set. Thank you for all the advertising you did, kindness you showed, involvement in "Josie's" wish, and support to Wishing Star's children.
Gary Johnson of Iron Horse Construction, for donating the stall door for the auction. Your love, support, and contribution to Wishing Star will bring a smile to a little child's face.
Former L.A. Raider, Curt Marsh. You're always there for us when asked. You juggle other priorities around to accommodate us, give up special events happening in your life, and grace our stage with your talent, love, care, and concern for our children.
PRP Cowgirls & Committee. These are the hard working people who bake and prepare (days) prior to the Gallop event to make a successful Exhibitor's Party for 300 people. They serve the day of, break down the food tables before opening to the public, and then jump into another responsibility as Gallop Committee and Chairpeople. Wishing Star is grateful and acknowledges your dedication and love to our mission!
Ann Adams of Bits & Spurs. Thank you for wanting to do more besides being a booth vender. Your raffling off a halter and lead was added money to making Wishing Star children's dreams a reality. We thank you!
Horse Previews. You've been our very eyes, ears, and word of mouth in educating the general public on what we're all about. Horse Previews has increased the public attendance and participation at the Gallop, in addition to being instrumental in referrals for "wishes" of "special" children. They've always found space for our articles in their magazine, have supported our cause for years, and remain forever in the hearts of we here at Wishing Star. We are indebted!
Florian Erhart. Thank you for the 1.04 carat genuine Montana Sapphire. Not only are you a supporter to Wishing Star as a booth vender, but you've taken that extra step to do more in your love and support for Wishing Star's mission! You've helped to make dreams come true for Wishing Star children.
My ringmen, Russ Ewan, John Sylvester, Fred Pool, and Todd Tippitt. These men are our success story. They are the ones that make the bottom line happen - money raised! The ending figures ride on their shoulders, and they've always been there for me. They work hard endless hours, strive to make the most money they can, travel hours at their own expense to be with us, and never ask for any acknowledgment, lime-light, or recognition. They are the back bone in the success story of Gallop. We are truly blessed. Thank you guys!
To my Gallop committee who work so very hard months before, to the day of, and after. We have the best crew of dedicated people. They make this growing event run effectively and smoothly to the public attending and participating. They are admired by thousands and envied by other clubs and foundations in the success record they have been able to help us achieve. They are extraordinary people dedicated to the children of Wishing Star and the success of "The Gallop." Wishing Star feels very fortunate to have these wonderful people on its crews!
We apologize for leaving out all the other's who fit in this category. You're all special and we're glad to have you as part of our Wishing Star "family."
All pictures by Kathy Sauther
