Winslow Therapeutic Center celebrates 50th anniversary with Golden Gala

Winslow Therapeutic Center’s Golden Gala had about 400 people join them to celebrate their 50th anniversary on Saturday, September 28. According to the organizers, the event raised at least $125,000 from donors to support Winslow’s mission of providing equine-assisted services to help individuals with disabilities.

The evening included food, music, and an auction. During a pause in the evening, Susan Ferro and Associate Executive Director Nikki Ferro were presented with a plaque from Warwick Town Supervisor Jesse Dwyer, a Certificate of Recognition from Warwick Mayor Michael Newhard, and a Certificate of Recognition from State Senator James Skoufis. Senator Skoufis also presented a check for an additional $60,000 via a grant from New York State to assist with a hardscaping project for their expansion of services.

Dawn Cosgrove and her daughter, Winslow client Parimala Cosgrove, gave a presentation about their experiences at Winslow during the past two years. Winslow and Parimala gave guests a live demonstration of what a therapeutic riding session entails, while Dawn shared her perspective and introduced the family on a more personal level. The event also included live music from local band Some Guys and A Broad.

”Fifty years! What a wonderful milestone!” Susan Ferro remarked. “We are so so humbled by the outpouring of support from the community. I’d like to express a heartfelt thank you to the Gala Committee, the community leaders, and everyone who joined us this evening or supported our event in some way. I hope everyone had a fabulous evening!”

The Golden Gala Committee included Jason Backenroth, Erin Corr, Nikki Ferro, Joy Hansen, Leo Kaytes, Pamela Loughran, Marie Malocsay, Mark Malocsay, Theresa Mandracchia, James Mezzetti, Betsy Mitchell, Ann Marie Moore, Joyce Perron, Roisin Ponkshe, Al Ridella, Terry Reilly, Lori Scaffidi, Jaclyn Sinclair, Craig Wadeson, Jeanine Wadeson, Jennifer Winslow, Bonnie Woglom, Sally Woglom, and Vicki Wolf.