Message from Latham’s miniature donkeys: “We’re thinking of you!”

Our miniature therapeutic donkeys (including Esther and Esau, pictured here) are being safe just like the rest of us. Kristianne Thompson, Latham Centers’ Donkey Trainer, narrated a video message to share with the Latham community – especially our program participants who help care for the donkeys as part of Latham’s Asinotherapy Program. In the video,…

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Memories of Latham’s Donkey Wedding, one year ago today

Happy First Anniversary to Esther and Esau, Latham Centers’ miniature therapy donkeys! In celebration of Esther and Esau’s first anniversary, we have created a two-minute video featuring memories from their beautiful wedding held on this day last year at Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouth Port. We hope you enjoy the montage. Thank you to everyone who attended…

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Event News: Excitement builds for donkeys and dancing at Hog Island

A Latham Friend takes photo with two-donkeys dressed for a "wedding."

  Planning for the first fundraiser of Latham Centers’ 50th anniversary year is coming together beautifully, thanks to a committee of staff and volunteers planning our ‘Dance for Donkeys’ event April 19th. Diana Morgan, our Development Associate, Special Events (pictured with Esther and Esau at last year’s Donkey Wedding), shared an update from the committee: “We…

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Happy Valentine’s Day from Esther and Esau!

Esther and Esau, two of our miniature therapy donkeys, would like to wish everyone a very Happy Valentine’s Day! They are enjoying their first year of marriage and the newlyweds are looking forward to celebrating their first anniversary this spring. Please save the date and join Esther & Esau’s at their 1st Anniversary Celebration, ‘Dance for Donkeys,’ on Sunday, April 19th at Hog…

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Save the date: “Dance for Donkeys” will be April 19th at Hog Island

Our 2020 “Donkeys-for-Good” fundraising event has been announced! Kick up your heels and join us at our Dance for Donkeys Celebration on April 19th. This unique fundraiser supporting Latham Centers’ donkey therapy program will celebrate the first Wedding Anniversary of our most beloved miniature donkey pair, Esther & Esau, who said “I do” at last year’s epic…

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Donkeys-for-Good: Update on Esther & Esau from Bill’s Barn

Season’s greetings from Bill’s Barn, where Latham residents care for miniature donkeys Esther & Esau and friends! It has been seven months since Latham Centers’ epic Donkey Wedding at Taylor-Bray Farm in Yarmouth Port, and as you can see from the festive holiday photo, all is well at Esther and Esau’s home. Thanks to our…

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Donkey Wedding featured in Cape Media News “Best of Summer” broadcast

Cape Media News published a follow-up segment Friday featuring Latham Centers’ donkey wedding, selected as one of the local television news broadcast’s “Best of Summer” stories. You can view the CCMN September 6th broadcast here.  Gabrielle Rosson of the Cape TV newscast said their story about Latham Centers’ fundraiser to support our Asinotherapy (donkey therapy)…

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Donkeys-For-Good: Recognizing our Donkey Wedding planning committee and event volunteers

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” – Elizabeth Andrews In today’s blog, Director of Development Heather Kelsey recognizes the contributions of the Donkey Wedding Planning Committee and the event-day volunteers whose combined efforts created this memorable fundraiser. Next week we will highlight our event sponsors and in-kind donors. I…

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