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V POWER!: Marley’s Mission

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

Power! Scranton is happy to announce our latest volunteer request and introduce “V Power!”:  an opportunity to go above and beyond as a Power! member while earning rewards and recognition!  Participating V Power! members can get discounts on their future memberships and be recognized as a V Power! member at our events and thru our marketing!  Just keep an eye out for V Power!  volunteer opportunities or contact Tim McLain at tmclain@dxdempsey.com to learn more!

And to start it all off:

Power! Scranton is looking for volunteers from our membership to help out with the 35th Annual Horse Show to benefit Marley’s Mission.

Marley’s Mission currently treats nearly 40 children from across Northeastern Pennsylvania and has seven horses as well as the use of stables and fields in Lake Ariel, PA.   Marley’s Mission employs a team approach to healing children who have experienced trauma.  The treatment team includes a specially trained Trauma Therapist and an Equine Specialist.  The treatment team has been educated in the internationally recognized Equine-Assisted Therapy Model (EAP) developed by the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA).

What:  35th Annual Horse Show benefitting Marley’s Mission
When:  Saturday, June 25th and Sunday, June 26th
Where: The Double “A” Farm, Justus, PA

Volunteers are needed for setup on Saturday to help paint, spruce up, set flower displays and set up the Concession tent.  5 volunteers needed.

Volunteers are needed for the event on Sunday to assist at the concession stand and with the operation of the horse show itself.  10 volunteers needed.  (Shifts are from 7:30-12:30 or 12:30-5:30).

Power! kindly asks that you respond by June 20th if you plan to help with the event.  Please contact Tim McLain, Power! Volunteer Coordinator, at tmclain@dxdempsey.com.  Come help out an important cause!

Additional Info:
www.marleysmission.com

Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser for Marley’s Mission

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Next Wednesday, members of POWER! Scranton will join other local celebrities for a celebrity bartending fundraiser to benefit Marley’s Mission.

The event will be held Wednesday, March 3, from 7-10 p.m. at Goodfellas, 1212 Mulberry Street, Scranton. Marley’s Mission provides equine (horse-assisted) therapy for children victimized by physical and sexual abuse as well as disabled children.

Celebrity bartenders will be Julianne Kalasinski and Chef Kate Gabriele of POWER! Scranton; Jack DeLeo,
Unico; Eric Deabill, WBRE; and Jose the Dysfunctional Leprechaun. Your $20 donation will include pizza, wings, appetizers, beer, wine and well drinks.

Entertainment will be provided by Bees Knees and there will be basket raffles throughout the night.