The Ascension of Heidi is a lovely story for children on how Heidi, a longhaired dachshund, leaves her footprints in the snow. This book, available on Amazon, eloquently describes what Heidi, the author, and the nine other little dachshunds experienced. It’s powerful, touching, and sometimes humorous, the story of the spiritual nature of animals and their role as teachers and healers. It all meant to raise awareness of the ‘The Secret Life of Animals’ and who they really are. Written by ZEST friend and neighbor, June Sananjaleen Hughes.
Friends of showjumping recently gathered at the farm of Barb and Dave Roux in Upperville for a most unusual equestrian fundraiser. They were joined by co-hosts Katie and Henri Prudent. The assets raised are for financing equestrians who do not have the bottomless funds it takes to ride and train at the highest levels of show jumping. Olympic rider Laura Kraut, who will represent the U.S. in the Paris Olympics from the Roux stables, is also working with this group.
Laurie Ambrose, president and CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based GO2 for Lung Cancer, recently presented actor Tony Goldwyn (Oppenheimer, Ezra) the organization’s distinguished Rays of Hope Award. Goldwyn did wonderful work appearing in national public service announcements on the dangers of lung cancer (his mother died of the disease). GO2 for Lung Cancer is dedicated to increasing the survival rate of the disease, which also includes non-smokers.
At the Middleburg July 4th celebration: Vice Mayor Chris Bernard with son Maverick and wife Michelle McNaughton.Photo by Donna Strama
