Friday, October 29, 2010

Grand Opening October 16, 2010



Thank you ALL for making our open house an absolutely amazing event! I cried, I laughed and I cried some more. We had more than 1,500 people in attendance! I truly appreciate all of the work that each of you did for the last 13 years to make this dream a reality. We are already serving more than 300 families and we are making a difference. Many Thanks!





Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Rutter's Donates $50,000 to Leg Up Farm



THANK YOU Rutter's for making a $50,000 contribution to Leg Up Farm. We are so grateful to all of the Rutter's employees for making this genreous gift possible. Rutter’s donation is earmarked for an interactive therapy space called Matthew’s Town. Upon entering Matthew’s Town, children will be magically transported into a safe, realistic, sensory-enriched environment…complete with shops, sidewalks and a large grassy area. This interactive play space will be used to engage children in activities that support achieving their therapeutic and educational goals. If you are interested in exploring creative ways for your business brand to be represented in Matthew's Town, please call Leg Up Farm.



Saturday, October 2, 2010

We Need Your HELP to WIN $250,000!!!

We need your help to win a $250,000 grant for Leg Up Farm to build the “Rainbow Gardens”. We CAN make this happen together!

Pepsi has up to $1.3 million in Refresh Grants each month and each time a person votes, they help decide which projects receive funding. Leg Up Farm's application made it through Pepsi's judges and was posted on October 1st. We now have 31 days to win the popular vote in the $250,000 category and even though this is a national contest we aren't up against that many organizations.

This is a grass roots, marathon race where the organization who keeps everyone engaged everyday will win the money. I need you to share this on facebook & twitter plus email your friends & family. Ask them to vote everyday in October!

The easiest way to vote seems to be by texting 103318 to phone number 73774.

You can also vote online and see our application at:

www.refresheverything.com/legupfarm

The “Rainbow Gardens” are 24 different gardens all designed to provide fresh-air opportunities to children while providing visual and sensory stimulation, walking paths and increased education about the environment. Our entry had to make it past a team of Pepsi judges in order to qualify and the winners will be chosen by popular vote.

We are only up against a limited number of grant applications, so the organization that rallies everyone will win the money in 30 days. Yes…30 days and we may not have this opportunity again!

Your vote counts and will change a child's life. Thank you!

Monday, September 27, 2010

Leg Up Farm Open House October 16, 2010


It has taken the efforts of so many people to open the doors of Leg Up Farm and we want you to experience this wonderful place by attending our open house! All are welcome to attend and tour this unique facility created for children! You will have a chance to view our newly completed indoor riding arena/barn, observation area, Matthew's Town, classrooms and therapy rooms all while experiencing breathtaking views of the outdoors from our atrium and terrace.


The day's events begin with a ribbon cutting at 12pm and conclude at 4pm. Some of the festivities include music on the terrace, snacks in the observation area, a meet N' greet with our animals and an opportunity to be one of the first to see the York Traditions Bank facade in Matthew's Town.

I hope your family can join us for a fun afternoon at Leg Up Farm!

Friday, July 30, 2010

Thank You Central Market York!


Thank you Central Market York for raising money for Leg Up Farm! It is nice to know that so many people care about our mission of supporting children. Annette Fisher, operations manager at Central Market York and Dylan Bauer, owner of Chilly Dilly’s, organized a fundraiser for Leg Up Farm at Central Market’s Family Fun Day, held on Saturday, May 22. After the photo was snapped we tasted some of the yummy raspberry frozen yogurt at Chilly Dilly's and it was AWESOME! Sooo much great food at the Central Market!

Friday, July 16, 2010

Moxie Awards Annual Grant To Leg Up Farm


THANK YOU MOXIE!!!

Moxie is a full service advertising and communications firm and they will help Leg Up Farm to create promotional materials and collateral to brand our organization. We are in great need of these services becuase all of our current materials were created prior to opening the facility.

We are so excited to work with the Moxie team to create marketing materials that will help us to reach families in need of our services!

Check out the press release on facebook:


I continue to be grateful for all of the wonderful people that live in our community. This is another example of a business giving back and it makes me smile!


Thursday, July 1, 2010

Leg up Farm featured on abc 27 News


Hello everyone! The past few weeks have been extremely busy here at Leg Up Farm. We recently completed the official Leg Up Farm sign in front of the facility. It looks great! In addition to the new sign, we were recently featured on abc 27 News. We would like to thank Dara Rees for covering the story. She did a great job explaining what Leg Up Farm is all about. Check out the story by clicking on the link below:



Have a fun and safe 4th of July weekend!

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Leg Up Farm was chosen as the benefactor of the 2010 York Revolution Golf Tournament on August 16th


TOURNAMENT DETAILS
Monday, August 16, 2010
Check-In - 10:00 am
Tee Off - 11:30 am
Post Tournament Party
Directly after play
About the Course:
Heritage Hills
Golf Resort & Conference Center
2700 Mount Rose Ave, York, PA 17402
Playing Format:
Scramble - Captains’ Choice. All players will
play at least 9 holes with a Revolution coach,
player, or representative. Be ready to shoot
for longest ball, closest to pin, etc. Prizes to
be awarded for best team, team who has
most fun, and on the course
skills competition.
On the Course:
Boxed lunch and complimentary soda/water
After Party:
Featuring complimentary beverages and
great food. Raffle & Silent Auction - great
sports memorabilia, dinners, getaways, etc.
Immediately following in Windows on the
Green Terrace.

For more information contact John Gibson at (717) 801-4491 or jgibson@yorkrevolution.com

Monday, June 14, 2010

Leg Up Farm Featured on Central Penn Parent's Magazine


Central Penn Parent's Capabilities focused an article on Leg Up Farm on page 12. Brooke was so excited to see herself on the cover of this magazine and of course it made me cry as I read it to her!


http://www.pageturnpro.com/Central-Penn-Parent/15608-Capabilities-Summer-2010/index.html#/1

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Leg Up Farm Receives Approval by the York County Capital Campaign Review Association


Leg Up Farm received approval by the York County Capital Campaign Review Association to conduct a $5 million Capital Campaign from April 1, 2011 to July 31, 2011. The money will be used toward several essential projects within Leg Up Farm. These include the completion of the main building, an interactive community center, Matthew’s Town and the Rainbow Gardens.

The money raised for the main therapy building will help contribute to therapy equipment. Funds going to the interactive community center will provide 10 classrooms, a greenhouse, and a therapy pool. All proceeds going to Matthew’s Town will help create a highly functional model town used for children to engage in activities that support their individual therapy goals. Contributions to the Rainbow Gardens will provide an opportunity for children to have recreation and exercise while increasing their respect for the environment. The gardens are also designed to provide fresh-air opportunities to the children for sensory therapy.

We are very excited to start the Capital Campaign and your contributions will directly improve the lives of thousands of children. Please become our partner and help us complete the final stages of this first-of-its-kind therapy center for special needs children!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Leg Up Farm Open House with special guests…Bean and Kim Woodworth

Leg Up Farm is hosting an open house event on May 22nd at 10am.
Come see childrens author Kim Woodworth and have an opportunity to tour our brand new facility!

Hey kids, stop by on May 22nd and also have the chance to meet "Bean" Leg Up Farm's therapy dog!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Family Fun Day at Central Market


Saturday May 22nd

Join us as we celebrate families
and “fresh local flavor” with the
York community. Activities are
free to the public and are
scheduled from 10am
to 3pm, including:
• Dunk tank
• Ice cream eating contest at 12pm
• Face painting and kids crafts
• Balloon Lady
• Petting zoo
• Live music by Tall in the Saddle
Raffle - 100% of proceeds benefit Leg Up Farm

FREE PARKING
is available on Saturdays during
Market Hours (6:00am – 3:00pm)
in the Philadelphia and Beaver
Street Garage.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

LEG UP FARM WELCOMES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS

We are excited to announce the arrival of Kathy Parks King, Travis L. Miller and James T. Morton to the Leg Up team.

Kathy Parks King brings more than 30 years experience both as an educator and as a committed and well-known community volunteer. Born in raised in York County, she is a graduate of York Suburban High School, Millersville University and earned her Master’s in School Administration at Western Maryland University. King was an elementary education teacher locally within the Southern and Southeastern school districts; taught in a gifted and talented program in Palm Springs, CA., and oversaw the development of a curriculum for Kids Country School, which she owned and operated for 10 years and which was licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Over the years, she has been actively involved with the York Symphony Orchestra, the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, Focus on Our Future, the Victim Assistance Center and Parents Anonymous. She is a former board member of the York YWCA, past chair of the York Day Nursery and currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for the York County SPCA.

Travis L. Miller is a sales, marketing and digital media executive with Comcast. He currently manages a $4 million budget, leads a staff of more than 6 and is responsible for employee retention, development and performance management. He has a decade of experience within the media world and served as general manager and assistant promotions manager at WVYC Radio in York where he supervised 16, handled promotions and events and grew grant funding nine-fold in the course of one year. As an account executive at WHP CBS 21 in Harrisburg, he developed marketing campaigns utilizing Clear Channel Radio, television, event and internet assets and chaired an annual charity fundraising event. And he served as a national sales manager at WBFF Fox 45 in Baltimore where he led the station to first place position for new business revenue in all of Sinclair Broadcasting.

James Morton is a founder and Senior Partner at Principia Partners, an industrial business consulting firm with extensive experience in materials and related manufactured goods. Jim has more than 20 years of consulting experience and has conducted and directed numerous assignments on market and sales strategies, acquisition and divestiture analyses. He has specialized in assisting Fortune 500 clients with their market-entry planning, product repositioning and pricing strategies. He assists his clients with strategic and market planning advice by careful analysis and identification of global opportunities for growth.

Morton and his wife, Christina, in 1998 opened Children First Learning Center, Inc. in York Township. Their dream, much like Leg Up Farm, involves putting the needs of children first. Recognizing that parents desire high-quality, safe, nurturing care for their children, the Center is designed to exceed these expectations. Jim and Christina are very proud to have been in the forefront of obtaining Keystone Star 4 Status and to have earned Accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

We are proud to have you three on board here at Leg Up and we appreciate all of your support!