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Sundance for Our Soldiers will bring horses to RI Arsenal Suicide Stand Down
By Linda Cook,
16 hours agoSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Sundance for Our Soldiers (SOS) is preparing to take horses into the community to raise awareness, create connections, and remind veterans, active-duty service members, and their families that there is hope, help, and purpose beyond difficult moments, a news release says.
On Sept. 23, SOS will participate in the Rock Island Arsenal Suicide Stand Down, bringing horses directly to service members and veterans. The group also hopes to make additional appearances throughout September to introduce people to the benefits of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) and the powerful role horses can play in mental wellness, connection, resilience, and finding purpose.
Donations of any amount will help SOS cover the everyday costs that make this work possible, including:
- Fuel and transportation to community and military events
- Truck and trailer maintenance
- Feed, veterinary, farrier, and daily horse care
- Insurance, supplies, and other day-to-day operating expenses
Sometimes the first step toward getting help is simply making a connection. A few quiet minutes with a horse can open the door to a conversation, introduce someone to a resource they did not know existed, and remind them that they still have purpose.
SOS seeks advisory board members
As SOS continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated community members to serve on the advisory board and assist with the governance and future direction of the nonprofit.
In addition to providing leadership and guidance, board members are welcome to become actively involved by volunteering their time and talents with operations, sponsorship development, community outreach, fundraising opportunities, special events, and building new partnerships. Volunteering during sessions is prohibited, according to HIPPA laws.
At this time, the horses are on someone's private property and visitors are not allowed. Volunteers transport horses to the Rock Island County Fairgrounds and other areas.
For more information, visit here.
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