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Therapy horses part of Barrington event for children with medical issues

Posted December 05, 2020 12:00 am

Daily Herald report

Mane in Heaven Miniature Therapy Horses hosted a holiday celebration Saturday in Barrington for 20 families who have children that are faced with medical challenges, President Dina Morgan said.

Sixteen volunteers put on the annual event, which was done as a drive through due to coronavirus restrictions. It was held at Barrington Campus Life, 150 S. Lageschulte St. Families were referred by Shriners Hospital Chicago, Cal's Angels in St. Charles and Make-A-Wish.

Every family received welcome signs, stuffed horses, books, special gifts, stockings, holiday bear, cookies, a gift card to Dunkin' and got to spend time with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Olaf and Mane in Heaven mini horses Hope and Tinkerbell. For additional information, go to maneinheaven.org.

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