The Leaning Post Run For The Roses Fundraiser Is Saturday

April 29, 2010

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The Leaning Post Ranch of Molino will  hold their second annual Run For the Roses Kentucky Derby Fundraiser Saturday.

The Leaning Post is a state-licensed facility and prevention program for developmentally disabled and at-risk young people operated by directors Fran and Newman Gersin and a host of volunteers.

The facility was established in 1992 by the Gersins. They started with one horse, and a dream to use that horse to encourage kids and keep them off drugs. Now The Leaning Post Ranch has 40 acres, a barn, a new open-air arena, a multipurpose facility, a house, 16 horses and a pony…thanks to generosity of several local organizations.

Saturday’s fundraiser will be held from 3-7 p.m. Saturday at De Luna’s Landing in downtown Pensacola. The event will include derby attire with hats for the ladies, live music, food, and both a live and a silent auction.

For more information, visit  theleaningpostranch.org/fundraiser.html.

NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

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One Response to “The Leaning Post Run For The Roses Fundraiser Is Saturday”

  1. mayjem on April 29th, 2010 11:16 am

    This sounds like a great fundraiser, but too bad they don’t have one other “big” (as I mean, highly publicized, community-invited) fundraiser that would be more affordable for more people. I know donations are always welcome, but it would be neat to have another gathering that’s not so much per person. Best of luck and have fun to those who participate!