Fundraiser helps horse have a fighting Chance

In last week's editions of the Bradenton Herald, Lakewood Ranch Herald and on Bradenton.com we told you about Chance, a neglected thoroughbred in Parrish who was in need of some help, and Herald photographer Grant Jefferies brought you some fantastic photos and video of the horse and owner, Jovonnie Androy. 

Androy, owner of GoldenGael Farm, was hosting a fundraiser this past Saturday for Chance to help raise $1,700 for his dental bills. Now, she happily reports they rasied more than $2,000. Here's part of her email to the Herald, along with some photos of the event. See a full gallery here, courtesy of Vickie Pierson Crupi:

Wow, what a day we had raising money for dear Chance! It took a village, and a village we had!! So many people to thank! Dana Benedetto and team Chilly WILLY'S for the kettle corn, lemonade, and incredible frozen juice drinks. Brenda Hunt Alcorn for her incredible original works of art that had auction bidding wars going! John Whiteleather of Swamp DONKIE, who provided our live entertainment, and John was our live auctioneer as well. Vickie Pierson Crupi, and Joe Crupi for all of the photographs shown in the album below. Vickie has been a strong and generous supporter of Chance from day one. Team Equisports Unlimited, Niki Demma Pasley, Miss Gia, Tim Pasley. Halle Fischer and Rory Pasley for the Pony rides on Napa. Dr. Dave and Julie Bracciano for their continued support, Dr. Jim and Rita Hillman as well for their continued support. Dr. Mark and Ann Lupo for their generous support and for Mark pulling the winning raffle tickets. Leanne Thomas for her support and keeping the art auction bidding exciting! Randy Sue Wilson Fountain and Matthew Fountain for their exhausting efforts to get the word out and secure not only raffle items, but in securing the band Swamp DONKIE!