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Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch receives $2,500 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

19-April, 2012

Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch receives $2,500 donation from Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

Photo Caption:From left to right – Vicki Richmond, Secretary & Treasurer, Woodforest Charitable Foundation; Kim Marling, Executive Director & Vice President of Woodforest Charitable Foundation; Sondra Himmer, VP-Development, Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch; Linda Darnell, Founder, Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch; U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady; Dr. David Gottlieb, Board of Directors, Woodforest Charitable Foundation.

The Woodlands, TX – Woodforest Charitable Foundation recently donated $2,500 to Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch in support of their therapeutic equestrian center for children and adults with disabilities. Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch is a non-profit, minimal fee, equine assisted therapy ranch that offers exceptional equine programs in a loving Christian environment to children, individuals and families. Using horses to assist people with physical, mental and emotional challenges Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch provides unparalleled therapy results. The two areas of targeted programs are, Assisted Therapeutic Riding and One-on-One Mental Health Counseling. The PCI Ranch team works together towards helping every client reach their highest potential. Studies show that riding horses improves muscle tone, balance, posture, motor coordination, concentration, self-confidence, and self-esteem. PCI Ranch uses horses, proven to help children with a very wide range of disabilities in specialized therapy sessions to help individuals with disabilities. Under the guidance of an integrated team that includes a certified professional instructor and volunteers a rider can experience success, freedom, and the dignity that can be experienced through assisted therapeutic horsemanship. Inspiration Ranch serves children and individuals who have a very wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities, which include, but are not limited to: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, visual and hearing impairment, learning disorders, emotional problems, anxiety disorder, and behavioral problems. “2011 was an amazing year! We have running water, electricity, the largest gala to date, a run family festival, a golf tournament, more clients who had access to tour ‘Without Limits’ scholarships, a growing team of amazing volunteers, and the community rolled up their sleeves and participated in workdays! Your generosity helped with all these things and we look back with gratefulness that you have been a part of it,” said David Darnall, Founder of Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch. For more information on Woodforest Charitable Foundation’s contributions to this organization, please contact this agency directly at (281) 217-6025 or visit www.pciranch.org. The Woodforest Charitable Foundation was created by Woodforest National Bank in 2005 as a direct result of its desire to support and invest in the communities in which it serves. The Foundation is creating a legacy of commitment to those in need, enriching lives and communities through dedicated leadership and faithful administration by providing funding to qualifying 501(c) (3) charities. For additional information regarding The Woodforest Charitable Foundation, call (832) 375-CARE (2273) or visit the foundation’s website at www.woodforestcharitablefoundation.org. Celebrating 32 years of service and ranked among the top earning banks in the United States, the Woodforest family of banks currently has assets of approximately $3.7 billion and services more than 1 million customers with branches in excess of 780 throughout 17 states: Texas, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. For information about Woodforest National Bank, please call k832-375-2000 or visit the bank’s website at www.woodforest.com.