Veterans Pichette and Bregel Talk Impact of Dare to Dream Ranch Ahead of Fundraiser Sunday
Saturday, August 17, 2019
Veterans Brandon Bregel and Nique Pichette joined GoLocalProv News Editor Kate Nagle at the Dare to Dream Ranch in Foster, to talk about the impact the nonprofit — and equine therapy — have had on their lives.
The mission of the ranch is to provide alternative therapy programs for U.S. Military veterans and their families struggling with emotional challenges such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety, Depression, Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
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On Sunday, the Dare to Dream 3rd Annual Old Fashioned BBQ will take place at the Tri-City Elks Lodge in Warwick from 2 to 6 pm.
Tickets, which are $25 for adults and $15 for children, include a pig roast, DJ station, field games, raffles, and an acution.