Our Vision
As participants in the 10th leadership class of Next Level Trainings (VIP 10), part of our transformational curriculum was to create a large-scale community service project for a local non-profit. We selected Flying Horse Farms (FHF), which “provides magical, transformative camp experiences for children with serious illnesses and their families – free of charge." We were given just 30 days to envision the unimaginable, create the impossible and deliver the unobtainable. See the impact we made and join us in continuing these efforts.
Our Results
$100,000
Fundraised
2,250
Items Donated
112
Volunteer Hours
5
Events Held
VIP 10 Columbus proudly supports Flying Horse Farms
Flying Horse Farms provides magical, transforming experiences for children with serious illnesses. Located on 200 acres in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, they serve hundreds of children and families each year - free of charge.
Flying Horse Farms is the first camp in the Midwest to become a member of the SeriousFun Children’s Network. Founded in 1988 by actor, philanthropist, and Ohio native, Paul Newman, the Network is a community of independently managed and financed camps and programs creating opportunities for children with serious illnesses and their families. The Network has evolved from one camp in Connecticut to a growing global community touching the lives of 864,000 children and families from 50 countries, across five continents.
Our Team
OUR TEAM LEADERS
Community Service Project
Ed Shanley, Captain
Kat Latour, Captain
Laura Campbell, Captain
Construction Committee Captains
Mike Blanchard
Ed Jackson
Donated Goods Committee Captains
Rachel Hanes
Mike Darling
Events Committee Captains
John Chapman
Crystal Adair-Benning
Jess Olle
Sarah Straley
Legacy Committee Captains
Melissa Eblin
Cinderella Hietter
Media Committee Captains
Laura Granger
Todd Sterling
Satellite Committee Captains
Andrew Martin
Linda Fritsch (Cincinnati)
Tim Campbell (Mansfield)
Penny Campbell (Mansfield)
Social Media Committee Captains
Crystal Adair-Benning
Chad Elbert
Kevin O'Dell
Treasury Captain
Diane Hoenig
OUR TEAM MEMBERS
Jennifer Sawchuck
Mike Blanchard
Linda Fritsch
Crystal Adair-Benning
Kat Latour
Ann Louise Sumner
Danny Jordan
Michele Blake
Cindy Totino
Penny Campbell
John Chapman
Mike Darling
Ed Jackson
Tracey Gerber
Ahmad Chebli
Rachel Hanes
Diane Hoenig
Melinda Kirk
Ed Shanley
Rachelle Jackson
Jerry Stenger
Kevin Romer
Laura Granger
Laura Campbell
Andrew Martin
Todd Sterling
Kevin O'Dell
Darius Reed
Melissa Eblin
Emma Davis
Jess Olle
Tim Campbell
Sarah Straley
Bev Martin
Elena Jackson
Chad Elbert
Cinderella Hietter