Fundraiser Supports Local Children with Special Needs

SonRise Equestrian Foundation will be hosting its annual Wine & Equine fundraiser on September 24 at 5:30 PM at Blackhawk Country Club in Danville.

SonRise is a nonprofit organization guided by Christian-based values dedicated to improving the lives of children with special needs through therapeutic horse and ranch activities.

This year's fundraiser, "Beyond Boundaries," will celebrate the possibilities for children with special needs to go beyond the boundaries of their challenges, learning new levels of what they can achieve.

ABC7's Mike Nicco will emcee the event and there will be a live auction with Frank Hanna. The event will have dinner, games, line dancing, and a complimentary photo booth with SonRise's miniature horses, Blackie and Windy. Wine will be provided by Wente Vineyards.

The majority of SonRise's yearly funding comes from this fundraiser. SonRise provides all of its programming free of charge to any child with special needs.

Located at Brown Ranch in Pleasanton, SonRise has been serving thousands of children with special needs and their families through its free programming for more than 17 years.

To purchase event tickets or learn more about SonRise, go to SonRiseKids.org