Greetings, Rider Families!
Mark your calendars and set your alarms!
The Big Give is fast approaching with the 24-hour fundraising campaign for local non-profit organizations.
Begins at 6 PM on Wednesday, September 18
Ends at 6 PM on Thursday, September 19
This year, The Saddle Light Center would like you to consider a donation to support our operations that includes caring for our retired horses – Maximus (Max) and Schooner. Max and Schooner are not disposable after their therapy careers – they are our family and we will continue to care for them.
Schooner has been at the Saddle Light Center for 22 years, taking care of dozens of riders. At 27 years old, he is retiring with a spinal condition that doesn’t allow him to carry riders any longer. We owe Schooner a safe and comfortable retirement with daily care to keep him comfortable.
During the Big Give 24-hour period, there are many opportunities to have your donation matched dollar for dollar! Below is a list of matches that occur only when you donate during the designated window of time.
The best match is from the Najim Family Foundation, from whom the Saddle Light Center has received generous grants. Please note the Najim match is up to $200 per donation during a 5-minute window.
How to donate to the Saddle Light Center with the Big Give:
- Go to thebiggivesa.org.
- Click the Blue Donate button.
- In the “Search” bar, type Saddle Light Center. Our logo will appear in a box – click the blue “Donate” button.
- A box will pop up that allows you to choose a set amount or customize your donation (minimum $5).
- Click “Checkout”. The amount you chose/wrote in will appear in the next page. You can add your name, if you wish the Saddle Light Center to know of your contribution – this is optional. Check any appropriate boxes (optional) – new donor, recurring gift or a gift in memory/honor.
- Click the blue “Next” button. This will take you to the payment page, where you complete information on your payment type, name, address, etc. Please note that there is a fee – you can either add this to your donation (example: $10 donation will be $11.03 charged to your card/account with $10 to SLC), or you can deduct the fee from your donation ($10 donation would be $8.97 to the SLC). Either way, we are most grateful for your contribution!
- Submit your payment.
TIP: To optimize the matching gifts, it is best to prepare your donation form ahead of the matching window time all the way up to the “Submit” button at the end, then click “Submit” as the window opens. There will be many other donors trying to leverage the match and these matches are limited to a range of $5,000 to $20,000 (see chart above), so the matches can go fast, if you aren’t fast with your “click” finger!
Thank you for your consideration and participation in The Big Give. If you are so inclined, please let your friends and family know of our mission and pass along this donation opportunity.
