FAST Announces Funds
Monday, August 31, 2009
The Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse (FAST) has announced the formation of five funds. Donations to FAST can be designated to any of the specific funds or in the general fund to be distributed according to need within the industry.
The five funds include an education fund, equine welfare fund, preservation and promotion of the Tennessee Walking show horse fund, scientific research and development fund and a general fund. For information about the initiatives within the specific funds, visit FAST on the web at www.FASTWalkingShowHorse.org or visit FAST on location at the Celebration Showgrounds at the offices of the Walking Horse Report across from the VFW food booth.
FAST’s mission statement is to engage in fundraising initiatives to provide financial support via tax deductable donations for the advancement and support of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse in the areas of education, equine welfare, the promotion and preservation of the Tennessee Walking Horse shows and exhibitions, preservation of the breed and scientific research and development.
FAST is a 501 (C) 3 charitable organization and donations are tax deductible. You can visit the FAST web site at www.FASTWalkingShowHorse.org.
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