Cece the pony was among the highlights Sunday of the 3rd annual Pancakes for Ponies fundraiser at the St. Charles Moose Lodge. The event benefited the Casey's Safe Haven equine rescue in Elburn.
Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
Small horses and big stacks of hot cakes came together Sunday as the St. Charles Moose Lodge hosted the 3rd annual Pancakes for Ponies fundraiser to benefit Casey's Safe Haven in Elburn.
Casey's Safe Haven is a nonprofit, holistic equine rescue dedicated to healing horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in need. The organization accepts equines from animal control facilities, pony ride facilities, horses being retired from lesson programs, police departments and racetracks.
The group also accepts healthy animals donated by owners who, for reasons beyond their control, can no longer provide care.
Visitors to the event ate breakfast, had an opportunity to learn more about Casey's rescue and meet two of its rescue ponies, Cece and Fiona.
There also were raffle baskets, a "pick a pony" game, Casey's swag for sale and a 50/50 raffle with a minimum win of $1,000.
Liam Dinkheller, 9, of Elgin digs into his pancakes Sunday during the 3rd annual Pancakes for Ponies event at the St. Charles Moose Lodge. The event is a fundraiser for Casey's Safe Haven equine rescue in Elburn.
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The 3rd annual Pancakes for Ponies at the St. Charles Moose Lodge raised money to support Casey's Safe Haven equine rescue in Elburn.
Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com
Sue Balla, right, founder and president of Casey's Safe Haven in Elburn looks on as visitors pet Cece the pony during the 3rd annual Pancakes for Ponies at the St. Charles Moose Lodge.
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Gabby and Maria Panagakis of Elburn pet Cece the pony Sunday during the 3rd annual Pancakes for Ponies fundraiser at the St. Charles Moose Lodge.
Mark Black/mblack@dailyherald.com