Second Annual Sees Top Riders Support Worthy Cause

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Volume 2, Issue 2
February 2005
Second Annual
JustWorld International Fundraiser
Sees Top Riders Support Worthy Cause
T
he second annual JustWorld International Training Show and
Fundraiser held January 21 and 22, 2005, in Wellington, FL,
was again met with overwhelming success. The event benefits
JustWorld International, a not-for-profit, humanitarian organization
founded to prepare and empower students to become visionary leaders
and work for social justice
by assisting orphans and
underprivileged children in
developing countries.
ditio
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auction block included an original
painting by a Cambodian orphan
artist, handmade wooden trunks
and a coffee table from Honduras,
goods from Idlewood Stables, golf
lessons and ornate jewelry.
Between entry fees for the
training show, dinner tickets and
live auction proceeds, approximately $100,000 was raised in support of
JustWorld International.
“The great success of the second annual JustWorld International fundraiser
bears witness not only to the interest and remarkable enthusiasm of the
corporate world, but
also the eagerness
of
the
equestrian
community to support
a worthy cause,” noted
JustWorld International
Executive
Director
Jessica Newman.
A Training Show, expanded
to two days in order to
accommodate the large
number of entries, saw the
JustWorld International
biggest names in the sport
Rider Representatives
donating their entry fees to
include Angela Covert
JustWorld International in
of
Canada,
Kevin
exchange for the opportunity
Babington of Ireland,
to jump on the private grass
Christophe Barbeau of
grand prix field at Belle
Switzerland,
Marcus
Herbe Farm. FEI course
Fuchs of Switzerland,
designer Hector Loyola of
Herve
Godignon
Puerto Rico treated riders
of
France,
Imke
to the perfect warm-up
Hofschroer of Germany,
for the Winter Equestrian
Eric Lamaze of Canada,
Festival,
opening
on
Rutherford Latham of
January 26.
Olympians
Spain, Olivier Guillon
Lauren Hough, Beezie
of France, Candice King
Madden and McLain Ward
of the United States,
all supported the Training
Titi Mills of Honduras,
Show, as did JustWorld
Eric Navet of France,
rider representatives Kevin
Ray Texel of the
Babington of Ireland, Angela
United States, Gregory
Covert of Canada, Herve
Rider Representative Ray Texel takes the JustWorld International
Wathelet of Belgium,
Godignon of France, Eric
fence during the Training Show. Photo by Cealy Tetley
and the newest member
Lamaze of Canada, Titi Mills
of Honduras, Ray Texel of the United States, and several young rider and of the ‘Jump for a JustWorld’ initiative, Ludo Philippaerts of Belgium.
Through various initiatives, including donating a portion of their prize
junior rider representatives.
money or giving clinics to benefit JustWorld International, riders are able
Following the two day Training Show, it was time to celebrate with a to support the organization’s projects and programs.
dinner and live auction, again hosted by Belle Herbe Farm in Grand Prix
Village. Almost 300 guests enjoyed the dinner catered by Ken Rose Founded in 2002, JustWorld International offers internship programs for
Catering and then laughed at the antics of The Flying Frenchman, a trio students from around the globe to learn leadership skills and acquire the
of athletic brothers from France who entertained the crowd by jumping tools necessary to make a positive difference in the world. With three
project sites located in Cambodia, Honduras and Senegal, students are
grand prix fences on foot!
working for change in a wide variety of environments on behalf of JustWorld
The live auction was a huge success, with training sessions offered International. For further information on JustWorld International, please visit
by French Olympian Herve Godignon and a beautiful life-size bronze
horse sculpture attracting the highest bids. Other items offered on the
www.justworldinternational.org.
‘Donors with a Difference’
Program Launch
T
he ‘Donors with a Difference’ Program, an innovative
way to enable donors to become fully involved with
JustWorld International’s programs in the field, was
launched on Friday, January 21, at the home of Howard and
Maria Newman in Wellington, FL.
With approximately 100 people in attendance, JustWorld
International Executive Director Jessica Newman introduced
the ‘Donors with a Difference’ concept with further explanation
from Rhonda Rioux, Chair of the ‘Jump for a Just World’
Advisory Board and member of the JustWorld International
Board of Directors, and JustWorld International Programs
Director, Dr. Susan Perry.
The unique ‘Donors with a Difference’ concept allows
JustWorld International donors, following training, to travel
to project sites and witness first-hand the immense impact of
their generosity. This opportunity, rarely seen in the not-forprofit world, allows donors to fully understand the difference
their donations make in the lives of the underprivileged
children that JustWorld International seeks to empower.
The life-altering journey continues even after the trip has
ended, as donors are encouraged to participate in strategic
planning sessions, giving direct input into future programming
and ensuring that the resources of
JustWorld International are well spent.
Friday, January 21
At the Wellington Home of Howard and Maria Newman
Cambodia project site on two occasions, and Anne Speiser,
who had accompanied two JustWorld International junior rider
representatives to Honduras, as they shared their personal
experiences illustrated the life changing impact that JustWorld
International makes in the lives of underprivileged children
in these developing countries. Speaking from an insider’s
perspective, Titi Mills, a rider representative from Honduras,
further explained the invaluable role JustWorld International
plays in her own country.
All those interested in becoming a ‘Donor with a Difference’
are invited to attend a training workshop in humanitarian aid
on March 14 in Wellington, FL, in preparation for making a
future project site visit. In addition to a number of planned
visits to Honduras throughout the spring of 2005, a ‘Donors
with a Difference’ delegation will visit the JustWorld project site
in Senegal this June.
For more information on the ‘Donors with a Difference’
program, please visit justworldinternational.org or contact
Executive Director, Jessica Newman, at tel: (561) 346-0243.
The emotion and passion in the voices
of Maria Newman, who had visited the
Jessica Newman,
Tim Bolton,
Gene Mische,
Mickey Newman
Bert and Diana Firestone
Naomi Hope and Michelangelo Ellis
Jennifer O’Neill, Marlee Dichter and Stephanie Motter
Matthieu Nassif, Jessica Newman, Julien Nassif and Guillaume Nassif
Carole and Andrew Clarkson, Maria Newman, Susan
Perry, Titi Mills, Kevin Babington,
Rhonda Rioux, Denise and Katie Quirk
Kiki Umla, Jessica Newman and Victoria McCoullough
JustWorld International
Dinner and Fundraiser
Saturday, January 22, 2005 Belle Herbe Farm, Wellington, FL
Jennifer Wallace and Yann Candele
Rhonda Rioux, Kevin Babington, and Jessica Newman
Martina Pracht, Sabrina and
Jeurgen von Buttlar
JustWorld International Executive Director,
Jessica Newman (center) welcomes
The Mayor of Wellington, Tom Wenham, (right)
and his wife, Regis Wenham (left)
Hector Cano
Hector Loyola and Jennifer Ward
Ray Texel, Anne Speiser and Elizabeth Texel
Lisa De Sousa and Francois Bourey
Marguerite Nicaise
Marie D’Onofrio, Mickey and Maria Newman,
Kevin Kenny and Jessica Newman
Andrew and Carole Clarkson
Maria Newman and Dale Showell
Angela and Mike Lawrence,
Chris Pratt and Jenny Jones
Jessica Speiser and Josephine Nash
Yannick Patron, Yann Candele and
Herve Godingon
Jessica Speiser,
Bonnie Johnson and
Karen Karesch
Bridgitte Bruyez and Marc Sabbah
Top - Joan Kalman, Maria Newman, Ernie Kalman and Michael
Speiser, Bottom - Jill Loomis, Karen Karesch and Anne Speiser
Special Notes
Volume 2, Issue 2,
February 2005
Executive Director
Jessica Newman
Director of Operations
Hilary Betaille
Programs Director
Dr. Susan H. Perry
Operations & Programs Assistant
Shawn Deegan
Executive Assistant
Lisa De Sousa
Winter Event Coordinator
Mireya Cano
Technical Coordinator
Hector Cano
Website Designers
Amanda MacDonald
Interns
Christiana Ball, Fernando Colmenares,
Naomi Hope
Special thanks to
The Flying Frenchmen
- brothers Guillaume, Matthieu and
Julien Nassif - for coming all the
way from France to entertain
JustWorld International
supporters!
DONATE to JustWorld International
and TRAIN at Belle Herbe
JustWorld International
Advisory Board
HRH Princess Haya
Jordan
Ernest Kalman
USA
Mildred Robbins Leet
USA
Raymond Offenheiser
USA
Michael Speiser
USA
Komlavi Francisco Seddoh
Togo
Jump for a Just World
Advisory Board
Rhonda Rioux, Chair
Canada
Nelson Pessoa
Brazil
François Ferland
Canada
Hervé Godignon
France
Karen Golding
USA
HRH Princess Haya
Jordan
Serge Houtmann
France
Jean Morel
France
Jessica Newman
USA/France
Leopoldo Palacios
Venezuela
Mary Ann Simonds
USA
Ray Texel
USA
Riders
Ludo Philippaerts
Belgium
Gregory Wathelet
Belgium
Angela Covert
Canada
Eric Lamaze
Canada
Hervé Godignon
France
Olivier Guillon
France
Eric Navet
France
Imke Hofschroer
Germany
Titi Mills
Honduras
Kevin Babington
Ireland
Rutherford Latham
Spain
Christophe Barbeau
Switzerland
Marcus Fuchs
Switzerland
Candice King
USA
Ray Texel
USA
Junior/Young Riders
Marlee Dichter
CAN
Cayce Harrison
USA
Natalie Johnson
USA
Josephine Nash
USA
Annabel Simpson
USA
Jessica Speiser
USA
Andrew Welles
USA
Marina de la Brosse
France
Virgil Monneron
France
Laura Spillemaecker
France
Marion Spillemaecker
France
Isabelle Strom
France
In exchange for a $100 donation per horse to
JustWorld International, riders can school on the
state-of-the-art grass Grand Prix field at Belle Herbe Farm
in Grand Prix Village, Wellington, FL.
For more information or to make arrangements, please
contact Jessica Newman at cell: (561) 346 0243.
Thank you to all
who supported the
fundraising efforts of
JustWorld International
and helped make our
weekend of activities an
overwhelming success.
All Photos Provided By
Cealy Tetley
JustWorld International Partners
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