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Category: Philanthropic Efforts

Kemmerer Village Equine Program Expands with help of Gypsy Gift

February 11, 2019
Stephanie Butler
Kids, Leadership, LexLinGypsyRanch, Philanthropic Efforts

With a potential impact of changing 3.5 million lives, LexLin’s Gypsy Gift program is making a difference in equine therapy centers across the United States. One of those equine therapy centers that has benefited from Gypsy Gift is Kemmerer Village

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Marine Veteran Makes Transformational Gift to University of Tennessee School of Music

October 19, 2018February 4, 2019
Stephanie Butler
LexLinGypsyRanch, Philanthropic Efforts, Tennessee

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, School of Music has received a $3.14 million gift from Eric W. Barton of Maryville, Tennessee, a former Marine who went on to start several businesses serving the US Armed Forces in the Middle East.

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LexLin Announces Largest Gypsy Gift Donation to Date

July 5, 2018
Stephanie Butler
LexLinGypsyRanch, Philanthropic Efforts

58 Gypsy Vanners Gifted in 2018 LexLin Gypsy Ranch is pleased to announce its largest donation to date, donating 58 Gypsy Vanner horses through its philanthropic program Gypsy Gift in 2018. In 2017, LexLin donated 20 horses. LexLin previously donated

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Villa Collina Owner Donates $113,000 to Local Nonprofits

June 27, 2018
Stephanie Butler
Leadership, Philanthropic Efforts, Tennessee, The Villa Collina

Charitable Contributions Assist Needy, Homeless in East Tennessee Communities Villa Collina estate owner Dr. Eric W. Barton donated items valued at $113,333 in spring 2018 to East Tennessee nonprofit organizations in an effort to help less fortunate residents of Blount

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LexLin Increases Donation to $987,000, including 29 Gypsy Vanner Horses, to Aid Mane Support

June 21, 2018June 20, 2018
Stephanie Butler
Eric's Tweets, LexLinGypsyRanch, Philanthropic Efforts

Makes expansion dreams a reality for equine-assisted grief counseling center in Maryville, Tennessee Dr. Eric W. Barton, president and CEO of LexLin Gypsy Ranch, recently increased his donation to Blount County, TN-based Mane Support to a total donation value of

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Please Join Us in Celebrating Gypsy Gift’s Biggest Year

May 1, 2018June 1, 2018
Stephanie Butler
LexLinGypsyRanch, Philanthropic Efforts

Equine therapy programs change lives on a daily basis. With over $1 million in donations prior to 2018 we plan to make the biggest impact yet through our Gypsy Gift program here at LexLin Gypsy Ranch. We have been blessed to

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Chomping at the Bit

April 12, 2018June 1, 2018
Stephanie Butler
LexLinGypsyRanch, Philanthropic Efforts

Editor’s Note: While we are actively pairing Gypsy Vanners with deserving PATH Accredited therapy centers across the U.S., we hope that you enjoy this fun blog written from the perspective of a Gypsy Vanner horse awaiting placement through the LexLin

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Villa Collina Sponsors LexLin Gypsy Gift Program to Support Equine Therapy Centers Across U.S.

March 14, 2018June 1, 2018
Stephanie Butler
LexLinGypsyRanch, Philanthropic Efforts, The Villa Collina

LexLin Gypsy Ranch is pleased to announce its fifth year of Gypsy Gift, where the largest Gypsy Vanner Ranch in the United States will donate 20-plus LexLin Gypsy Horses in 2018 to equine therapy centers across the U.S. LexLin Gypsy

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2018 TVBA Keynote Dinner, Business Expo & Veteran Job Fair Named a Success after Record Turnout

February 1, 2018June 18, 2018
Stephanie Butler
Philanthropic Efforts, Tennessee, Tennessee Veterans Business Association

Following the successful return of the annual TVBA Keynote Dinner, Business Expo and Veteran Job Fair on Jan. 29 and 30, the Tennessee Veterans Business Association proved that the organization is back and better than ever! TVBA held its annual

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Dr. Eric W. Barton and LexLin Gypsy Ranch make donation valued at $850,000 to Mane Support

January 25, 2018June 1, 2018
Stephanie Butler
LexLinGypsyRanch, Philanthropic Efforts

Impactful donation bolsters equine-assisted grief counseling center in Maryville, Tennessee Dr. Eric W. Barton, president and CEO of LexLin Gypsy Ranch, recently presented an impactful $850,000 donation to Blount County-based Mane Support, enabling a substantial expansion of the nonprofit organization’s

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