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

Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch Receives $2,500 Donation

Photo Caption:Phil Vance, PCI Ranch Board Member; Sheila Zea, PCI Ranch Board Member; MG Tindall, PCI Ranch Director of Administration; Dr. David Gottlieb, WCF Director; Sondra Himmer, PCI Ranch Vice President of Development; Sarahbeth Melton, WCF; Leah Bhaskar, WNB; Olivia Sanders, WNB; Vicki Southerland, WNB; Rebecca Daniel, WNB (front row, left to right): Linda Darnall, Founder & Director of Operations, PCI Ranch; Lauren, PCI Ranch client; Carry Clement, Director of Programs, PCI Ranch; Kim Marling, Executive Director & Vice President of WCF; and David Darnall, Founder & Executive Director of PCI Ranch.

THE WOODLANDS, TX - Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch (PCI Ranch) is a non-profit therapeutic equestrian center in The Woodlands that uses horses to transform lives and strengthen children and families coping with mental, emotional or physical disabilities, including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, visual and hearing impairment, learning disorders, emotional problems, anxiety disorder, behavioral  and other problems. Riding horses improves muscle tone, balance, posture, motor coordination, concentration, self-confidence, and self-esteem.

“Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch is diligently working to provide hope and inspiration for special-needs children and adults through their equine-assisted therapy,” said Kim Marling, Executive Director & Vice President of Woodforest Charitable Foundation.  “It is truly amazing to witness their work and to hear about the impact that their unique therapy has made for so many of their clients.”

David Darnall, Founder and Executive Director of PCI Ranch, added, “Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch works diligently to provide encouragement, direction and independence for special needs children and their families. We are honored to have Woodforest Charitable Foundation’s involvement in helping us to make a difference in our community.”

Woodforest Charitable Foundation’s mission is to demonstrate 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.  Woodforest Charitable Foundation was created by Woodforest National Bank (WNB) in 2005 as a direct result of its desire to support and invest in the communities in which it serves.

For additional information regarding The Woodforest Charitable Foundation, call (832) 375-CARE (2273) or visit the foundation’s website at www.woodforestcharitablefoundation.org.