DressageDaily: Benefit for Breast Cancer Raises Over $80,000 at The Palm Beach Dressage Derby

Thursday, March 6, 2003

Benefit for Breast Cancer Raises Over $80,000 at The Palm Beach Dressage Derby - Page 2

Mary Ross, hunter turned dressage rider, organized the event in honor of her mother who died of cancer seven years ago. Thrilled with the turnout, Ross expressed her heartfelt thanks to all those who helped make the event a success.

Mary Ross, Evelyn Lauder, and Joli Burrell “I had a great committee, a large group of sponsors, and six fabulous riders who were willing to give up their time to be a part of the effort. These six riders deserve to be recognized and applauded for their support of the fight against breast cancer, as well as to their dedication to the sport of dressage”. When asked about next year Ross said “With the tremendous support shown by the community this year we will definitely be back, bigger and better than ever”.

The horses performing the event were Dalue, owned by Karen Sakas and ridden by Steiner; Aliandro owned by Susan Gohl and ridden by Alicki; Marnix owned by Chuck and Joann Smith and ridden by George Williams; Marsaelis owned by Kelly Corrigan and ridden by Jensen; Zhivago owned by Barrie Zesiger and ridden by Goodrich; and Ippico owned by Diane Hodges and ridden by Burssens.

Committee members included
Mary & Stanley Ross, Joli & Thomas Burrell, Kimberly Van Kampen, Stacy and Alan Bagliore, Marcy & Robert Haupt, Diane Hodges, Lisa Kroll, Laura & Ira Lassman, Barbara & Richard Marks, Mary Anne & Walter McPhail, Ingred & Mitchell Pollak, Allyn Schiavone, Lily & Alex Zilo and Elizabeth Zimski.