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Round Up for Riders

All proceeds of this campaign go to funding Rider Sponsorships for disabled children at the Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding. Thank you for visiting.

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Round Up for Riders

Round Up for Riders

Round Up for Riders

Round Up for Riders

Round Up for Riders

All proceeds of this campaign go to funding Rider Sponsorships for disabled children at the Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding. Thank you for visiting.

All proceeds of this campaign go to funding Rider Sponsorships for disabled children at the Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding. Thank you for visiting.

All proceeds of this campaign go to funding Rider Sponsorships for disabled children at the Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding. Thank you for visiting.

All proceeds of this campaign go to funding Rider Sponsorships for disabled children at the Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding. Thank you for visiting.

Wesley Thompson
Wesley Thompson
Wesley Thompson
Wesley Thompson
1 Campaign |
Loudon, United States
$1,840 USD 35 backers
153% of $1,200 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Who We Are

The Round Up for Riders campaign is an initiative run by four undergraduate students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Our objective is to raise money for the non-profit, Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR), which is an organization that we feel makes an immense impact in the lives of young children who are currently living with physical, mental, and neurological disabilities.

STAR is an organization focused on using horse riding and horse-related activities to provide therapeutic experiences to their participants. The use of horses helps foster a sense of personal achievement in those who ride at STAR, while simultaneously helping strengthen their cognitive, physical, and psychological skills. STAR serves eleven counties including Knoxville and the surrounding areas. This outstanding organization provides service to all individuals who are ages four and up.

What We Need & What You Get

Riders at STAR are responsible for a portion of the riding fees. We never want a rider to be turned away because of financial reasons. Therefore, we are doing our part to raise money for Rider Sponsorships for families who need financial assistance. The cost to sponsor one rider is approximately $600. However, Round Up for Riders has an ambitious goal of raising at least $1,200 which would provide two potential STAR riders with full sponsorship, and we need your help getting there!

For your extreme generosity, you will receive gifts from us to show our appreciation. For a $5 donation, you will be e-mailed a thank you note that will feature our campaign’s logo. If you claim the $25 perk you will receive a sheriff’s badge to display on your Facebook page. A donation of $50 will get you a “thank you” shout out on our campaign’s Facebook page during our weekly wrap-up. 

If you would like to sponsor a child rider so they can experience the therapeutic benefits of the STAR program, please know that a donation of any amount is both welcomed and extremely appreciated!

The Impact

The organization customizes horse regimens to the specific rider and the areas that they need growth and development in. Through activities such as grooming, tacking (putting the saddle and equipment on), mounting, and horse riding, STAR helps address development in areas including: motor skills, hand-eye coordination, muscle strength, socialization, and self-esteem from their newfound abilities. 

Last year, STAR provided 3,849 lessons for 205 participants, but there are so many more individuals whose lives can be improved by working with STAR. Many of these families are already forced to deal with the financial strain of medical bills and aren’t able to pay for this therapy out of their own pocket. We are simply doing our part to take this burden off of the shoulders of these families.

Other Ways You Can Help

If you are interested and would like to contribute to our campaign but aren’t currently able to donate, there are still so many other ways that you can help us reach our goal.

We encourage you to spread the word about this campaign, our cause, and our goal, to your friends and family. You can also “Like” our Facebook page, in order to keep up with the progress of Round Up for Riders, and post the link to this page on social media. Additionally, you can contact the Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding by calling (865) 988-4711 for many volunteer opportunities. We appreciate any support that you give to both Round Up for Riders and STAR immensely.

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Choose your Perk

Tip of the Hat

$5 USD
We tip our cowboy hat to you for your contribution. Be sure to leave us your e-mail so we can send you a special thank you.
0 claimed

STAR of the Ranch

$25 USD
You will receive your very own sheriff's badge to proudly display on your Facebook wall showing your support of STAR and the Round Up for Riders campaign. Be sure to include your e-mail so you don't miss out!
3 claimed

Rodeo Wrap-Up

$50 USD
We will give you a big ol' holler on our campaign's Facebook page in our weekly wrap-up.
1 claimed

WANTED for Breakin' the Bank

$100 USD
You're busted! A donation this big deserves a special reward! Join us for our weekly "Horsin' Around" segment where we'll recognize YOU for your extreme generosity.`
1 claimed

In Cahoots

$200 USD
In response to your charitable gift, we'll include a small click-through advertisement for your business or organization to close our campaign details.
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