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This year Epona initiated our first March break camp.  For four days the youth arrived each day for riding and recreation.  We were very fortunate that the weather was also co-operative and enjoyable. 

Epona would like to welcome Nancy Bergeron as our Saturday tutor.  Nancy brings with her a wealth of experience as a high school teacher. 

Kiki Dennis, one of our recent high school graduates and now a CEGEP student has returned to support our program in the role of a mentor.

Kiki’s equestrian and exceptional leadership skills make her an excellent role model in assisting the youth in developing their equestrian knowledge and social interactions. 

Epona would like to welcome Anita Bowman as our certified coach.  Anita has long been associated with Free Spirit and we welcome her as our new equestrian instructor. 

Jackie Poirier, one of the founding members of the Epona foundation has made the decision to resign as equestrian director.  Jackie will maintain a connection with Epona as we will continue to utilize Free Spirit stable for the equestrian part of our stay-in-school program.  Epona thanks Jackie for the time and energy she has given to help shape the equestrian part of our program.

April 2^nd was the start of our spring session.  We received many applications, which means we are doing some good out there.  The spring session runs until June 11.  Summer camp takes place July 25-29.  Space is limited and applications are now being accepted.

April also brings us to the start of our annual sponsorship drive to fund our summer camp.  Those of you who have been with us from the start we cannot thank you enough for how your continual financial support keeps us going and allows us to continue our work to help children stay in school and see their own successes.

Peter Desmier
Executive Director
Epona Foundation

Where would we be with out them…… 

Gabe Mapp, and his tremendous and continuous support in driving the kids to and from the ranch, being the liaison with the parents and helping the kids stay on track while at the ranch.  Gabe has been with us since the beginning….we salute you! 

Sandu Strunga, came to us a few years ago just to help out for one day and has yet to leave.  Sandu maintains the overall management of the clubhouse, makes all the meals, does the scheduling, sorts through the applications , throws in the odd editorial, keeps track of the riding clothing, keeps me in line and on schedule, have I left anything out?? 

Darlene Job, provides bi-weekly continuous support by meeting and developing the tutoring needs of our youth and maintains a connection with the schools.  

Atiba Howell, like his sister Kiki, graduated from student to volunteer and now has become a member of the committee and is one of the van drivers.

Atiba does all this while maintaining several jobs and his CEGEP studies!  Like most of us, he is learning at a young age to balance a busy workload while giving back to his community.

Epona would also like to thank Carol Van Vlaardigan and the team at CTV for their continued airing of Epona’s work within the community.

To our friends of Epona,

For those of you who received the e-mail requesting your support of $50.00 towards our transportation fund, it is not too late to send it in.

Many of our supporters have found donating through Canadahelps.org to be quick, reliable and secure.

Please take a moment to make that donation and support a program you know to be invested in our youth of today. On behalf of our youth, families and volunteers we thank you for making this program possible.

Peter Desmier
Epona Foundation.  

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