Kevin’s Rockstars Lip Sync & Fundraiser Tickets On Sale Now!

by Kevin Babington Foundation | Dec 11, 2024 | Press Releases

For Immediate Release: 12/11/2024

Kevin’s Rockstars Lip Sync & Fundraiser
Tickets On Sale Now!

Are you ready to ROCK the night away with incredible musical performances all for an amazing cause? That’s right, Kevin’s Rockstars Lip Sync & Fundraiser tickets are ON SALE NOW!!

Purchase Tickets Here

Channel your inner rockstar and join us for one of the biggest events on the Wellington Calendar. Cheer on your fellow equestrians as they get up and sing their hearts out for a cause that is CHANGING lives.

“We really took our time when choosing our theme for this year’s fundraiser,” says foundation Chairman Jeff Papows. “Then Kevin came to us and told us to keep it simple and promote our inner ROCKSTARS! Right there we had it… Kevin’s Rockstars Lip Sync & Fundraiser.”

What you can expect from this incredible night is amazing food, outstanding entertainment an above all else, supporting an amazing cause.

“The lights and the party are great, but what is really special is seeing so many people come to support Kevin, the foundation and ALL the show jumping athletes that have been affected by spinal injuries,” says board member Victoria McCullough. “My goal for this evening will be to celebrate the incredible accomplishments the foundation has achieved as well as set a new standard for support that will help change people’s lives.”

Official Date of the Kevin Babington Foundation Lip Sync Fundraiser:
Sunday, March 30, 2025

Estimated Start Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Eye Candy Farm

The format will be very similar to the 2024 event. The evening will be hosted at Eyecandyland Farm and will give people the opportunity to sign up, choose their favorite song, dress up and sing their hearts out on a custom-built light stage. We will provide a link to Hollywood Costumes as we did last year so you have unlimited ways to employ your imaginations.

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Here is all the information you need to know about the
Kevin Babington Foundation Lip Sync Fundraiser:

Event Date: March 30, 2025
Estimated Start Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Eye Candy Land Farm

Purchase Tickets Here

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Holiday Gifts for an Incredible Cause

by Kevin Babington Foundation | Dec 2, 2024 | Press Releases

For Immediate Release: 12/02/2024

Holiday Gifts for an Incredible Cause

Looking for a once in a lifetime holiday gift idea for the rider in your life? The Kevin Babington Foundation is excited to present its annual online silent auction!

We are proud to continue this fundraising tradition, showcasing an array of exceptional items generously donated to support our mission. From a luxury sky box suite complete with catering at a Boston Bruins game to an exclusive, private lesson with 2024 US Silver Medalist Karl Cook, this year’s auction offers unforgettable experiences for an incredible cause. Explore our collection of auction items and place your bids to make this holiday season truly special.

All proceeds will benefit the Kevin Babington Foundation.

Bidding Starts on November 29^th, 2024 at Midnight and concludes February 18, 2025. Winners will be announced at our annual MIDA Farm Babington Benefit Class Awards Banquet February 25, 2025.

Here are some incredible items you can bid on:

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Stem Cell Relief Analysis

by Kevin Babington Foundation | Dec 2, 2024 | Press Releases

Stem Cell Therapy Research Findings

The Kevin Babington Foundation has received numerous inquiries from injured equestrians, including show jumpers supported by the organization, regarding stem cell relief options. In response, after several months of in-depth research, Jeff Papows collaborated with experienced industry professionals from his software background to analyze extensive data and identify emerging trends in this area.

To conduct this analysis, a sophisticated search program was created, leveraging a sorting algorithm based on a commercial Artificial Intelligence platform. These algorithms searched globally for references to keywords associated with stem cell therapies.

Key Findings

Initial Search Results: 46,872 published papers identified worldwide.
Positive vs. Negative Outcomes:
- Negative: 91.6%
- Positive: 8.4%
Global Research Trends:
- 64% of the research comes from other countries.
- 38% of positive research makes unreasonable promises.

Detailed Observations

Efficacy of Embryonic Stem Cell Therapies: These therapies demonstrated a 63% higher efficacy than other approaches within the dataset. Despite this, the overall success rate remains low.
Cautionary Insights: The Foundation has encountered challenges, including questionable practices and potential scams, in the search for viable treatments for Kevin Babington. Notably, some reputable interventions have been conducted by the Mayo Clinic, a leading institution in this field.
Communication Practices: Reputable facilities that encourage open communication between prospective patients and licensed doctors are crucial. Organizations failing to do so should be approached with caution.

Contributions and Commitment

Board Expertise: The Foundation benefits from the expertise of Victoria McCullough, a member of the Harvard Board of Directors and trustee of the Schepens Eye Research Institute in Cambridge. Her involvement has been instrumental in ensuring the credibility of these efforts.
Future Research and Monitoring: The Foundation has identified other promising therapies with some degree of success and remains committed to scientifically evaluating and monitoring these innovations to better serve the equestrian community.

You’re Support is Changing Lives!

by Kevin Babington Foundation | Nov 26, 2024 | Press Releases

For Immediate Release: 11/26/2024

You’re Support is Changing Lives!

The Kevin Babington Foundation was established to provide funding and support to show jumping athletes who have sustained spinal injuries. Since its inception in 2019, YOU have successfully fulfilled this mission.

Thanks to your unwavering support, many athletes—from Kevin Babington himself to Jonathan Millar, Kim Prince, Alexis Halbert, and David Bisel—have received not only vital financial assistance during the most challenging times of their lives but also invaluable guidance and connections to specialized hospitals and effective treatment options.

“Just over a year ago I suffered a traumatic spinal and brain injury that was nearly catastrophic,” says Jonothan Millar. “The equestrian community and the Kevin Babington Foundation rallied behind me during my recovery.”

The reason the Kevin Babington Foundation can provide this incredible support is because of YOU, our incredible supporters and donors.

“When I joined the Kevin Babington Foundation I knew the love the industry had for Kevin,” says Chairman Jeff Papows. “Now to see the same love and support to all the fellow horse men and women during their difficult times is truly inspirational.”

As the holiday season approaches, we warmly invite you to join our mission in a variety of ways:

Mark your calendars for the MIDA Farm Babington Benefit Classic on February 25, 2025—entries are now open!
Get ready for Kevin’s Rock Stars Lip Sync Fundraiser on March 30, 2025—tickets will be available soon!
Explore our new donation portal on our website, where you can easily make and manage your contributions.
Discover our new recurring donation feature, allowing you to set a specific monthly donation and manage it seamlessly through our donation portal.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming Holiday Silent Auction, which will feature exceptional items such as lessons with world-class riders and box seats at premier sporting events.

DONATE TO KBF

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Once Upon A Magical Saturday, We ALL Rode for Kevin

by Kevin Babington Foundation | Nov 1, 2024 | Press Releases

For Immediate Release: 9/09/2024

Once Upon A Magical Saturday, We ALL Rode for Kevin

There are few words to describe the impact we can have when we all band together behind a singular cause. We witnessed this impact this past Saturday as 20 incredible riders took to the ring and RODE FOR KEVIN.

For the second year in a row, rider Michael Morrissey and Germeta W took the win. Joining Michael on the podium was Trent McGee on It Takes Two in second and Loic Cannaert on Magic in third.

“The class was extremely competitive,” said Foundation Chairman Jeff Papows. “To see the caliber of riders and their mounts come together to ride for such a cause and take it so seriously truly brings an emotional element to this class. We cannot thank all the riders enough for their competitive drive and their enormous hearts.”

Here are some moments from the Babington Benefit Class at Silver Oak 2024, presented by Rood & Riddle.

We would like to take an additional moment and thank Rood & Riddle as the presenting sponsor of the Babington Benefit Class. As a partner of the Kevin Babington Foundation, Rood & Riddle has been a pillar of unwavering support since 2019.

Renowned as one of the leading veterinary clinics in the United States and globally, Rood & Riddle is the trusted choice for all large animal veterinary needs within the Kevin Babington Foundation community.

We would also like to take a moment and thank all the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament Sponsors:

GGT-Footing the Welcome Stake Sponsor

Victoria McCullough the Title Sponsor of the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament

Agero the perennial Grand Prix Sponsor

Carol Coleman and Stud Tree the title sponsor for the Stud Tree CSI3* Open Speed Classic

Yorkfield Stables of Kensington NH the Leading Male and Female Rider Sponsor

Javan & Sandra – The Dalmans of Dalman Jump Co.

And Erica Hatfield of Team Eye Candy

We thank all of these incredible sponsors and individuals for their continued support over all these years.

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Silver Oak Jumper Tournament Links

Also, be sure to check out our latest video!

Babington Benefit Class Brochure

MIDA Farm Babington Benefit Class

by Kevin Babington Foundation | Oct 23, 2024 | Press Releases

For Immediate Release: 10/23/2024

Dates Confirmed!!!

MIDA Farm Babington Benefit Class

It is OFFICIAL! The Kevin Babington Foundation and MIDA Farms are thrilled to announce the official date of the MIDA Farm Babington Benefit Class.

Kicking off the start of 2025 in grand style, the Kevin Babington Foundation will host the first Babington Benefit Class of 2025 at the spectacular MIDA Farms, located in Wellington, FL.

“This is an incredibly important and powerful event,” says Chairman Jeff Papows. “MIDA Farm was one of the original locations of the Babington Benefit Class, the other being the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament. We are incredibly grateful to Victoria McCullough for graciously allowing the Kevin Babington Foundation to host the first Babington Benefit Class of 2025 on her stunning property.”

Left to Right: Sharon Ricci, Jeff Papows & Victoria McCullough

Last year’s MIDA Farm Babington Benefit Class featured 25 horse and rider combinations, with Jordan Coyle taking the win.

“It is such a pleasure to see all the great riders come together in support of Kevin,” says board member Victoria McCullough. “I am so proud to see the number of Babington Benefit Classes increase over the past several years. Knowing that our start at MIDA Farm helped kickstart the #RideForKevin movement is truly inspiring.”

Following the conclusion of the Babington Benefit Class, an award ceremony and usual lavish reception will be held at Victoria’s home on MIDA Farm at 6:00 that evening. The award ceremony will feature amazing music, OUTSTANDING food by the one and only Ken Rose (more announcements to come with Ken…) and of course Kevin and Victoria to present the awards.

Here is all the information you need to know:

Date of the MIDA Farm Babington Benefit Class:
February 25, 2025, Estimated Start Time: 10 AM

Date of MIDA Farm Babington Benefit Class Awards Banquet:
February 25, 2025, Estimated Start Time: 6 PM

Take a minute to look back at the 2024 MIDA Farms Babington Benefit Class: