A special sponsor visit

The horses at Samford RDA love to be visited by their sponsors, especially when carrots are involved!

This was the case recently when representatives from Pine Rivers Community Finance (part of Bendigo Bank) visited Paddington Bear. Their long-running sponsorship of Paddington was renewed for another year, greatly assisting to meet the costs associated with his feed and care.

The local branch of Bendigo Bank was one of Samford RDA’s first corporate sponsors. The initiative led to other local businesses and organisations coming on board to sponsor an RDA horse, while Bendigo continued its annual sponsorship year after year.

All RDA’s horses work full-time at the centre at Samford Showgrounds to support children and adults with a disability. Horse sponsorship is $1,900 a year and comes with a range of sponsor benefits. For more information about sponsoring a Samford RDA horse, contact Secretary Lynn at 0416 077 528 or accounts@samfordrda.com.au.

Paddington Bear with MaryAnne Morgan and Mandy Bell from Pine Rivers Community Finance Limited. Kylie Neville also attended.