
The Botetourt County Rotary Club recently donated $1,200 to Healing Strides of Virginia. Healing Strides is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization established in 1991. It is located on 28 acres just north of Boones Mill with two large pastures, five paddocks, an enclosed arena, a Mental Health, Learning, and Coaching dedicated building, and a large outdoor arena. Healing Strides’ mission is to promote wellness for people with personal challenges who can benefit from equine-assisted activities and therapies in a safe and supportive environment. To learn more about Healing Strides, visit www.healingstridesofva.org. Pictured are Carol Young, CEO of Healing Strides. Rotary Area 6 Governor Anita Aaron, and Ashley Arney, Director of Development for Healing Strides.

Rotary Club donates to Boys State
The Botetourt Rotary Club presents Charlie Alphin, Commander of American Legion Post 93, with a donation check of $500 to assist with the Boys State program. In the photo, Rotary Club members (left to right) Brent Hershey, Bill Price, Deirdre Nichols, Don Nichols, and Anita Aaron present their donation to Alphin.
~ Fincastle Herald staff report