11th Annual Night at the Races
Horizon’s 11th Annual Night at the Races is quickly approaching. This has been our biggest fundraiser for the past 7 or 8 years and we need your to help keep the streak alive. We still have seats available for the wonderful 2 hour buffet overlooking the racetrack at Balmoral Park. If you are interested in attending you can email us at NATR@associationofhorizon.org or check out Night at the Races under the Fundraising Tab.
“Darius Goes West” Documentary
In case you haven’t heard, “Darius Goes West” is a multi-award-winning documentary, about a 15-year-old with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Darius Weems & 11 of his best friends leaves his hometown for the first time in his life with the ultimate goal of getting MTV’s Pimp My Ride to customize his wheelchair. The result is a rarely seen testament to the idealism of today’s youth, vivid portrayal of adventure, of brotherhood, and of the character and strength it takes to shed light on an uncertain future. Now, the cast and crew are on a mission to sell 1 million copies of the DVD in a year. They are currently making their way around the country appearing at screenings, and they even made the Ellen Degeneres show describing their adventures and promoting research for MD.
Ellen Westley recently saw the film and met Darius. Ellen said “He is an incredible guy, working hard to ensure a cure for DMD not for himself but for those who will come after him.” The DVD costs $20… $17 goes immediately to DMD research and the rest goes to the production of the DVDs. For more information about this film, or Darius please visit his web site dariusgoeswest.org
Another success
This past weekend Horizon held its fall weekend in Ingleside Illinois. There was a good turnout and fun was had by all. I would like to thank the committee who worked very hard in putting this together. This new camp location was really nice and the weather definitely cooperated. Thanks to everyone.
Horizon’s New Board
Saturday, September 13, Horizon held its annual board meeting to elect new members and positions. There is one new member, welcome back Jessica Crowley and one member step down, Terry Smith. Thank you for your devotion and hard work over the past several years, Terry.
The executive board remains mostly the same except for the new secretary, Jennifer Bernover. Congratulations to the board and good luck in the upcoming year.
Horizon Fall Weekend Camp
Saturday, September 20, Horizon will host it’s 17th annual fall weekend camp. Come share the excitement at our new location at JCYS Camp Henry Horner (Red Leaf Village) in Ingleside Illinois. This year’s weekend camp will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday and will end at 11 a.m. Sunday morning.
We would like to invite all friends and family of Horizon to come and visit on Saturday. For more information about this event, please visit Fall Weekend.
