The Special CHEERS fundraiser, Stand by Me, will provide funds to support its equine therapy program. (Photo courtesy of Carol Brejot.)

The Special CHEERS fundraiser, Stand by Me, will provide funds to support its equine therapy program. (Photo courtesy of Carol Brejot.)

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Special CHEERS Celebrates Stand by Me 15th Anniversary Gala Sept. 30

Fundraiser benefits nonprofit providing equine therapy and other occupational therapy services to special needs children and adults

Special CHEERS (Children with Horses for Evaluation, Education, Rehabilitation, and Socialization) celebrates its 15-year anniversary with Stand by Me, a western-themed fundraiser with barbecue, adult beverages, dancing, live and silent auctions and music by the Shayne Still & Southern Blend Band. The nonprofit operates on 240 acres of land consisting of trails and pasture in Northwest Houston and employs a range of occupational therapy services for children and adults with special needs, with a strong focus on equine therapy.