Donkeys for Good
Message from Latham’s miniature donkeys: “We’re thinking of you!”
Our miniature therapeutic donkeys (including Esther and Esau, pictured here) are being safe just like the rest of us. Kristianne Thompson, Latham Centers’ Donkey Trainer, narrated a video message to share with the Latham community – especially our program participants who help care for the donkeys as part of Latham’s Asinotherapy Program. In the video,…
Read MoreMemories of Latham’s Donkey Wedding, one year ago today
Happy First Anniversary to Esther and Esau, Latham Centers’ miniature therapy donkeys! In celebration of Esther and Esau’s first anniversary, we have created a two-minute video featuring memories from their beautiful wedding held on this day last year at Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouth Port. We hope you enjoy the montage. Thank you to everyone who attended…
Read MoreLatham’s miniature therapy donkeys celebrate Esther & Esau’s 1st Anniversary
Next month, our beloved miniature therapy donkeys, Esther and Esau, will celebrate their first wedding anniversary! (On May 11, 2019, we joined with Latham friends new and old to witness Esther and Esau saying “I do” at Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouth Port). As you may know, our Dance for Donkeys first anniversary fundraising event scheduled…
Read MoreEvent News: Excitement builds for donkeys and dancing at Hog Island
Planning for the first fundraiser of Latham Centers’ 50th anniversary year is coming together beautifully, thanks to a committee of staff and volunteers planning our ‘Dance for Donkeys’ event April 19th. Diana Morgan, our Development Associate, Special Events (pictured with Esther and Esau at last year’s Donkey Wedding), shared an update from the committee: “We…
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day from Esther and Esau!
Esther and Esau, two of our miniature therapy donkeys, would like to wish everyone a very Happy Valentine’s Day! They are enjoying their first year of marriage and the newlyweds are looking forward to celebrating their first anniversary this spring. Please save the date and join Esther & Esau’s at their 1st Anniversary Celebration, ‘Dance for Donkeys,’ on Sunday, April 19th at Hog…
Read MoreSave the date: “Dance for Donkeys” will be April 19th at Hog Island
Our 2020 “Donkeys-for-Good” fundraising event has been announced! Kick up your heels and join us at our Dance for Donkeys Celebration on April 19th. This unique fundraiser supporting Latham Centers’ donkey therapy program will celebrate the first Wedding Anniversary of our most beloved miniature donkey pair, Esther & Esau, who said “I do” at last year’s epic…
Read MoreDonkeys-for-Good: Update on Esther & Esau from Bill’s Barn
Season’s greetings from Bill’s Barn, where Latham residents care for miniature donkeys Esther & Esau and friends! It has been seven months since Latham Centers’ epic Donkey Wedding at Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouth Port, and as you can see from the festive holiday photo, all is well at Esther and Esau’s home. Thanks to our…
Read MoreDonkey Wedding featured in Cape Media News “Best of Summer” broadcast
Cape Media News published a follow-up segment Friday featuring Latham Centers’ donkey wedding, selected as one of the local television news broadcast’s “Best of Summer” stories. You can view the CCMN September 6th broadcast here. Gabrielle Rosson of the Cape TV newscast said their story about Latham Centers’ fundraiser to support our Asinotherapy (donkey therapy)…
Read MoreDonkeys-For-Good: Donkey Wedding raises over $13K thanks to community support
We’d like to thank everyone who attended, sponsored, and contributed to Latham Centers’ Donkey Wedding fundraiser on Saturday, May 11th, at Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouth Port. We couldn’t have asked for nicer weather for Esther and Esau to “get hitched,” and we are pleased to announce that over $13,000 was raised to support our Asinotherapy…
Read MoreDonkeys-For-Good: Recognizing our Donkey Wedding planning committee and event volunteers
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” – Elizabeth Andrews In today’s blog, Director of Development Heather Kelsey recognizes the contributions of the Donkey Wedding Planning Committee and the event-day volunteers whose combined efforts created this memorable fundraiser. Next week we will highlight our event sponsors and in-kind donors. I…
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