The 26th Annual Walk-Wheel & Ride-A-Thon offers a virtual option and a trail ride lesson with our riders, drivers and volunteers!

Donations to the 2025 Walk-Wheel & Ride-A-Thon will help provide life-changing therapeutic riding & driving opportunities for people with special needs.  As a nonprofit organization, River Valley Riders (RVR) works hard to ensure that our lesson fees are feasible for our participants. Because of this, our lesson fees cover only 40% of the organization’s operating expenses.  The remaining necessary funds are received through generous donations & fundraising events.  Please help support our riders & drivers by participating in this event!

Collect certain donation amounts for RVR-branded items:

• Collect $150-$349 – Receive a River Valley Riders hat OR T-shirt
• Collect $350-$749 – Receive a River Valley Riders hat AND T-shirt
• Collect $750 or more – Receive a River Valley Riders hat, T-shirt & hoodie

We will contact you for details about your clothing (style, color, size). Items will be available by early-August. 

**NOTE**  Due to supply chain issues and stocking shortages, substitutions may be necessary to fulfill orders. If an ordered garment is not available, a comparable item will be used as a replacement. If no comparable items are available, you will be contacted about other options available.

Next Steps

1. Collect donations from your family and friends in support of RVR! There are many options to help you succeed!
   - Set up your personal online fundraising page. Do not use a prior year's page, but set up a new one for 2025. You can use the provided wording or personalize our templates that are customized for participants, volunteers, or other supporters.
   - Share our website: www.rivervalleyriders.org 
   - Call, email and post on social media to ask for the support of your family and friends.
   - Mail donations by check to: River Valley Riders, 8362 Tamarack Village, Suite 119-440, Woodbury, MN 55125. Download paper pledge form.
2. You choose the format of your event:
   - Virtual with your choice of date, location and activity.
   - For our riders, drivers and volunteers, during your lesson time in late-June.
3. Post photos of your activity on Facebook or Instagram.  Email photos to info@rivervalleyriders.org

No donation is too small or too large. We want everyone to participate at the level at which they are comfortable. Please notify us of any workplace-giving programs your company offers.

Mail any donations made by check to: River Valley Riders, 8362 Tamarack Village, Suite 119-440, Woodbury, MN 55125. 

If you have any questions about your fundraiser or how we can help you to be as successful as possible, please contact us at info@rivervalleyriders.org or 651-439-2558.

Why Donate? Why River Valley Riders?

River Valley Riders creates a supportive community where people with special needs connect with horses and experience life-changing benefits!

Benefits of RVR noted by riders' parents:
- "Increased self-esteem, bond with animals and increased ability to calm himself."
- "Feels more confident, more willing to try other things."
- "It has helped increase communication skills - he gets excited to talk about riding to others."

These results demonstrate the value our services. We are making a real impact on these individuals' lives.

River Valley Riders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Financial statements & IRS required documents are available by request (EIN 41-1949447).