Epworth’s 17th Annual Charity Polo Match Draws Record Crowd and Raises Funds and Awareness for Youth in Foster Care
More than 1,100 supporters of Epworth Children & Family Services headed to St. Charles County on Saturday, June 9th to enjoy a rousing polo match between Kräftig and Wells Fargo Advisors. The event raised over $40,000 for youth and families served by Epworth’s programs.
Familiar faces and many new friends picnicked during the match that resulted in a win by Wells Fargo Advisors. Spectators at the event were treated to an assortment of family-fun activities including inflatable rides, face painting, Belgian horse drawn wagon rides, and the half-time tradition of the divot stomp and champagne toast.
The St. Louis Polo Club hosts this annual event at Christi and Billy Busch’s Blue Heron Polo Club. Proceeds benefit the youth served by Epworth which provides direct services to more than 5,000 at-risk youth and families each year. These youth are typically experiencing a variety of mental, emotional and behavioral health issues often stemming from a history of neglect or physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
“There is a great need in our community to support at-risk youth and their families,” says Epworth Executive Director Kevin Drollinger. “The Polo event is our opportunity to raise awareness of this need; thanks to the generosity of our many supporters, sponsors, volunteers, staff and the public we are thrilled with the results!”
About Epworth Children & Family Services
Epworth Children & Family Services was established in 1864 and serves the Greater St. Louis region. A founding member of the Child Welfare League of America, Epworth provides a wide variety of services to at-risk youth ages birth to 25 and their families. The organization offers intensive residential and day treatment programs for youth, and independent and transitional living programs. It also operates a youth emergency shelter with a 24-hour youth hotline and provides therapeutic counseling and educational services in its accredited school. Epworth is accredited by the Joint Commission, has the BBB wise giving seal, and recently received the Neighborhood Builders Award from Bank of America and the Torch Award from the Better Business Bureau. Epworth is a proud member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis. For more information about Epworth, log onto epworth.org.
