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..................................................................................................................................................................... ication of well-trained volunteers. They are an integral part of MANE’s programs — at the core of all success stories. While caregivers, students, and volunteers may initially be drawn to participate inMANE’s activities for the interaction with therapy horses, the main goal of the staff is to facilitate a nurturing, safe environment so that the participants in the program see themselves as capable individuals, regardless of background or past history. Because of the dedicated MANE staff, the many passionate vol- unteers, and generous contributions from businesses and individ- uals from the Heart of Alabama, MANE is able to provide indi- viduals with behavioral, cognitive, emotional, physical, or social challenges as well as at-risk youth a sense of accomplishment and value. MANE would like to invite you to see first hand their state of the art facilities and meet their dedicated team of staff and volun- teers and … attend the best barn party around! The annual, highly anticipated Raise the Roof fundraiser will be held on October 22, 2020. Additional information about equine assisted therapy, the MANE program, and upcoming events can be found by visiting www.maneweb.org . n Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter JUNE/JULY 2020 47