Our 2nd Annual Love For Heroes Gala is going to be an evening of celebration and gratitude for our nation's heroes and our communities' heroes. We invite you to join us November 4th from 6PM-11PM at the beautiful Oak Grand Ballroom at Viejas Casino and Resort where you will enjoy a 3 course meal, wine, interactions with our heroes, live music, dancing, and a variety of silent and live auction opportunities. Hosted by famed auctioneer, Sean Kelly, our theme this year is "Live Life" and our live auction will include a 2 day dog sledding package in Montana and many other great experiences. 100% of the proceeds raised goes directly to our program services and equine support.
Auctioneer: Sean Kelly
Live Music: James Kelly Band
Our Mission:
Our Mission is to combat the suicide rates of Veterans, Active Duty Military, and First Responders by promoting mental health wellness and healing to these Heroes and their families through equine-assisted learning and activities.
Veterans, Active Duty Military, First Responders, and their families that have been diagnosed with or are experiencing symptoms related to post-traumatic stress (PTSD), anxiety, depression, job-related stress, and/or traumatic brain injuries are partnered with a horse through their healing journey. In turn, we help them to rediscover their joy, hope, confidence, and purpose.
Our core values are: Integrity, Respect, Empathy, Love, Compassion, and Learning.
Passion Statement:
We embrace all humans and horses that walk through our gate as family, with respect and compassion. We encourage all of our volunteers and heroes to continue learning about themselves, others, and horsemanship. We lift one another up and don’t break anyone down. We support each human and horse in their journey to become the best version of themselves, living a life of purpose and freedom.
Heroes Served To Date: 679
Individual Program Sessions Delivered: 5,711
Adopted Horses: 27
* For any questions or payments by check please email us: contact@saddlesinservice.org or call 626-252-3833
Make checks payable to Saddles In Service
PO Box 692, Descanso, CA 91916
If you wish to stay at Viejas after the Gala please use code Saddles22 for discounted rate.
