New Children's Book to Help Retired Thoroughbreds
Equestrian News Release
The Exceller Fund (http://www.excellerfund.org) is pleased to offer early editions of the new children's book, Sing and Alex, written Rob Saur and illustrated by Andy Sikes. Inspired by a real horse, the book is about Sing So Long, a Thoroughbred who has never won a race. He moves from barn to barn until he ends up at the barn where Alex's father works. Alex is a little boy who loves Sing and believes in him.
Noted author Hallie McEvoy wrote this review of the book, "Sing and Alex is one of the best children's books I have read in years! The story of a horse who just needs someone to believe in him, and the tale of the boy who loves him will touch all who read it. The illustrations are darling, and add immeasurably to the story of hope, love, and redemption. I highly recommend this book for all who love horses and for those people looking for a way to make dreams come true." - Hallie McEvoy, author of Genuine Risk, Showing for Beginners, and Horse Show Judging for Beginners.
Mr. Saur has generously offered the book to The Exceller Fund to help raise funds needed for the adoption and retirement of thoroughbreds. The book will be available exclusively from the The Exceller Fund for a special introductory rate of $8 for a regular copy, and $12 for a signed copy. This special offer has been extended until August 15, 2006, after which it will be offered at its regular price. For ordering information, please visit http://www.excellerfund.org.
Copies of the book are available to publications who would like to write their own review of this book which is sure to be a classic. Inquires may be sent to mail@excellerfund.org
For more information on The Exceller Fund and the programs it runs, please visit our website at http://www.excellerfund.org. Donations are always welcome, and much needed, to continue our work to Provide a Future Beyond the Finish Line(SM).
The Exceller Fund - Who We Are
The Exceller Fund was formed in 1997 following the news of the tragic death of the champion racehorse Exceller in a slaughterhouse. The Exceller Fund consists of people who are racing fans and horse lovers who want to make a difference. While the cost to support one horse may be too much for a single person, by combining our resources, we are able to help many horses. The Exceller Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is 100% managed and run by volunteers, which keeps our administrative costs below 3%. Over 96% of the funds raised are used to care for our horses.
The Exceller Fund - What We Do
The Exceller Fund is unique in that we do not own a facility of our own. We work together with other organizations such as CANTER and the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and others that can provide the day to day care and handling these horses need. We pay for the monthly expenses of horses that we have acquired either by direct purchase or donation until that horse is adopted. Some of our horses may not find an adoptive home due to their age or injury, and we have committed to provide for these horses for the rest of their lives. The Exceller Fund also assists other organizations with their rescue, rehabilitation, adoption, and retirement efforts. More information about The Exceller Fund is available at http://www.excellerfund.org.
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