SEA ISLE CITY – For Sea Isle City resident Regan Capone, showing her charitable side and riding a horse come quite naturally.
After helping raise money during the 2022 Pembrook Farm Horse Show, equestrian Regan Capone, of Sea Isle City, center, is shown with Eleanor Robinson, of Pembrook Farm, at left, presenting a check for $20,340 to Amy Mahon, president of the Love of Linda Cancer Fund. During the 2022 Horse Show, Regan personally raised $14,000 – which brought her four-year fundraising total to $31,000.
Regan, a student at Ocean City Intermediate School, is a competitive horseback rider who trains at Pembrook Farm in Eldora, NJ, where for the past 11 years owner Eleanor Robinson has been hosting a Horse Show that benefits the Love of Linda Cancer Fund.
The equestrian community and many others once again came together to support the 2022 Love of Linda Horse Show in September, through fundraiser efforts, competing in the show, or providing sponsorship. Additionally, a variety of businesses donated merchandise and gift cards for the event’s Silent Auction, which was spearheaded by Regan’s mom, Melissa Capone, and Debbie McAnney.
During the 2022 Horse Show, Pembrook Farm raised $20,490.00 for the Love of Linda Cancer Fund – $14,000.00 of which was raised by Regan Capone. To date, Pembrook Farm has raised $98,000 for the Love of Linda Fund, of which $31,000 was raised by Regan during the past four years.
In addition to fundraising, Regan, age 12, has also competed in Pembrook Farm’s annual Love of Linda Horse Show on her pony, Tia Maria. This year, Regan finished in 6th place in the competition out of a field of 30 riders.
“I support Love of Linda because it helps people who are sick with cancer and maybe can’t afford the things they need,” said Regan. “It makes me happy to know I’m helping people who need help.”
“I think it’s important for kids to raise money for causes because adults won’t be here forever to do it; so if we learn to do it now, we can take over,” added the young equestrian. “Kids should also do it because it teaches us that there are things that are more important than the usual kid stuff and things we want. Making somebody else’s life happier and easier is something everybody should try and do.”
After helping raise money during the 2022 Pembrook Farm Horse Show, equestrian Regan Capone, of Sea Isle City, center, is shown with Eleanor Robinson, of Pembrook Farm, at left, presenting a check for $20,340 to Amy Mahon, President of the Love of Linda Cancer Fund. During the 2022 Horse Show, Regan personally raised $14,000 – which brought her four-year fundraising total to $31,000.