Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship announces featured students for 7th annual fundraiser
SCOTTSDALE – Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship will host its annual fundraiser, Starry Knights, on Saturday, October 29 at Scottsdale Plaza Resort, and will once again shine the spotlight squarely on its extraordinary students.
“Starry Knights is one of our favorite nights of the year, because it gives us a chance to showcase our hard-working students and all they’ve been able to accomplish thanks to the generous support of our community,” said Mary Hadsall, Camelot’s Executive Director. “We are thrilled at the growth we have seen in Starry Knights since its inception seven years ago and are looking forward to another exciting, inspiring evening on October 29th!”
As has become tradition, the Starry Knights program will feature two exceptional Camelot Camelot students, one adult and one youth. This year’s honor goes to Paolo Contu-Owen and Sydney Morrison.
Paolo Contu-Owen is a proud father of four who hails from the beautiful island of Sardinia, Italy. In 2011, Paolo, who owned and operated a successful business and spoke six languages at the time, survived a stroke that left him paralyzed on his right side and permanently unable to speak, read or write. Fiercely independent, Paolo describes his lessons at Camelot as the highlight of his week and says that in addition to helping with his physical challenges, they fill his life and revive his soul.
Sydney Morrison is a 10-year-old fifth grader at Archway Classical Academy in North Phoenix and will begin her second lesson season at Camelot in the Fall. Sydney has a form of cerebral palsy (spastic diplegia) that manifests as high and constant tightness and stiffness in her legs, hips, and pelvis. Sydney is an extraordinary, athletic girl who takes everything in stride and prides herself on her ability to do almost everything that other kids can do….including ride horses.
Camelot Therapeutic Horsemanship is a nonprofit organization that teaches horsemanship to children and adults who have physical disabilities. Camelot has been offering all services at no cost to students since 1983, and is located in North Scottsdale. Camelot will use funds raised through Starry Knights to continue to offer their horsemanship program to children and adults with disabilities free of charge.
Starry Knights in Black & White
Dinner, Silent Auction & Live Auction
Keynote Presentation Featuring Camelot Students
Saturday, October 29 from 6-9:30pm
The Scottsdale Plaza Resort
7200 N. Scottsdale Rd • Scottsdale, AZ 85253
TICKETS: Single ticket $125, Table (8 tickets) $900
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit CamelotAZ.org
Thank you to our 2016 Starry Knights Sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Western Refining
Camelot Hero
Ginger Barry, in honor of Evan & Yale Richardson
Curt & Gerry Pindler
Dream Shooter
Right Toyota
Cowboy
Dentistry of Old Town Scottsdale
Dr. & Mrs. Geffrey Graham
Dr. & Mrs. Norm Saba
