Children’s Charity Classic

What a beautiful evening it was at the Children’s Charity Classic. ✨🐎

Under the lights at HITS Post Time Farm, our community came together once again — united by purpose, generosity, and a shared commitment to the children and families of Marion County. 🤍 The energy in the arena was nothing short of inspiring, and the impact created will be felt far beyond a single night.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our Grand Prix sponsor, HCA Florida Healthcare 🏆, whose leadership and support helped make this extraordinary evening possible.

We are also profoundly thankful for our premier sponsors whose continued investment fuels this mission forward:
✨ Alletto Family Foundation
✨ E-ONE
✨ VITAS Healthcare
✨ Gaekwad Foundation
✨ Ausley Construction

Your partnership is helping shape a stronger future for the children we serve. 💫

Congratulations to Kimberly Center for Child Protection 🥇 for earning the top position and raising more than $30,000 through the Hunter/Jumper competition — a remarkable achievement and a powerful win for local families.

We are equally grateful for the incredible agencies who rode with heart and purpose:
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Together, these partners help advance United Way of Marion County’s key initiatives — Strong Families, ReadingPals, and Community Partnership Schools 📖 — creating lasting, measurable impact across our region.

To every rider who entered the ring 🐎, every sponsor who stepped forward 🤝, every volunteer who gave their time 🙌, and every supporter who filled the stands — thank you. This movement only happens because of you.

And special appreciation to HITS Post Time Farm 🌟 for providing the world-class home where this community tradition continues to grow.

The evening was elegant. ✨
The purpose was clear. 🎯
The impact is just beginning. 🚀

We are deeply grateful — and already looking forward to what we will accomplish together next year. 🤍🐎

What a beautiful evening it was at the Children’s Charity Classic. ✨🐎

Under the lights at HITS Post Time Farm, our community came together once again — united by purpose, generosity, and a shared commitment to the children and families of Marion County. 🤍 The energy in the arena was nothing short of inspiring, and the impact created will be felt far beyond a single night.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our Grand Prix sponsor, HCA Florida Healthcare 🏆, whose leadership and support helped make this extraordinary evening possible.

We are also profoundly thankful for our premier sponsors whose continued investment fuels this mission forward:

✨ Aletto Family Foundation
✨ E-ONE
✨ VITAS Healthcare
✨ Gaekwad Foundation
✨ Ausley Construction

Your partnership is helping shape a stronger future for the children we serve. 💫

Congratulations to Kimberly Center for Child Protection 🥇 for earning the top position and raising more than $30,000 through the Hunter/Jumper competition — a remarkable achievement and a powerful win for local families.

We are equally grateful for the incredible agencies who rode with heart and purpose:
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🤍
🎭
🏥
📚
💛
🦪
🛡️

Together, these partners help advance United Way of Marion County’s key initiatives — Strong Families, ReadingPals, and Community Partnership Schools 📖 — creating lasting, measurable impact across our region.

To every rider who entered the ring 🐎, every sponsor who stepped forward 🤝, every volunteer who gave their time 🙌, and every supporter who filled the stands — thank you. This movement only happens because of you.

And special appreciation to HITS Post Time Farm 🌟 for providing the world-class home where this community tradition continues to grow.

The evening was elegant. ✨
The purpose was clear. 🎯
The impact is just beginning. 🚀

We are deeply grateful — and already looking forward to what we will accomplish together next year. 🤍🐎

⏳ 5 DAYS TO GO

Compassion doesn’t stop at the bedside. 💙

We’re honored to have VITAS Healthcare as a sponsor of the 2026 Children’s Charity Classic — a partner whose mission extends beyond care and into community.

Their commitment to families doesn’t end in a facility. It lives in Marion County. It shows up for children. It strengthens homes. It builds support systems that last.

When organizations like VITAS say they believe in compassionate care — they mean it. 🤝

Together, we’re bringing families and communities together to create something bigger than an event… we’re building a stronger future.

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When we think about local impact, we think about alignment.�When we think about alignment, we think about Ausley Construction. 💙

Ausley Construction has long supported organizations that protect and uplift the most vulnerable in our community — including:
✨ Kimberly's Center for Child Protection�✨ The Pearl Project

So when those same passions intersected with United Way of Marion County and the Children’s Charity Classic… it just made sense.

For Ausley, it comes down to core values:
🏠 This is where we live.�💼 This is where we make a living.�❤️ So we reinvest in the community that allows us to thrive.

That’s what makes the Children’s Charity Classic so special. It unites the charities we care about, the business community we work alongside, and the horse community that defines Marion County — all in one powerful, purpose-driven event. 🐎✨

We’re honored to have Ausley Construction as a 2026 sponsor — building not just structures, but a stronger future for our children.

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For 51 years, REV Fire Group – E-ONE has built mission-critical fire apparatus right here in Ocala and Marion County — vehicles designed to protect lives and property across the globe.

But protection doesn’t just happen on the front lines. It happens in our own backyard. ❤️

That’s why we’re proud to have E-ONE as a sponsor of the 2026 Children’s Charity Classic, organized by United Way of Marion County.

Last year, they stepped in during our inaugural event — not fully knowing what to expect — and walked away humbled by the impact happening right here in our community.

This year, they’re paired with Kimberly's Center for Child Protection — an organization that has served over 25,000 children in our region.

Because when you think about it…�Children are our most valuable — and most vulnerable — resource.
At the Children’s Charity Classic, we believe protection isn’t just about emergency response. It’s about prevention. It’s about advocacy. It’s about standing in the gap for children who need it most.

Thank you, E-ONE, for protecting lives worldwide — and investing in the protection of our children right here at home. 🙌

Together, we ride for a stronger, safer Marion County. 🐎✨

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When a family believes in the mission, it changes everything. 🤍🐎

Hearing Danny, Kunal, and Karan share why they trust United Way of Marion County—and how the Children’s Charity Classic inspired them to give even more—reminds us what this event is truly about: impact, trust, and community coming together for our kids.

From believing in a rigorous vetting process… to witnessing an inaugural event exceed every expectation… to doubling down as a family and sponsoring a horse—this is what legacy looks like.

Their story comes full circle. Giving back. Lifting others up. Creating opportunity so every child can graduate, thrive, and shine on an equal playing field. ✨

This is why we do it.
This is why the Children’s Charity Classic matters.

🎟️ Join us. Be inspired. Be part of the impact.
👉 Purchase your tickets now and help change lives in Marion County.

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✨ The magic begins at the Pairing Party ✨

Last Thursday, the Children’s Charity Classic brought together charities, and community leaders for a powerful moment of connection. 💙♟️
This isn’t just about a competition — it’s about strategy with purpose, teamwork with heart, and playing the game for something bigger than ourselves.

As pairings were revealed, you could feel the excitement, the anticipation, and the shared commitment to making a real impact for local children and families. Every match made today represents hope, generosity, and the power of community coming together.

The board is set. The players are ready.
And the mission is clear.

♟️💫 Let the games begin — all for the kids.

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