Lowcountry Forever: Hoofprints in the Sand & Summerville Family YWCA – March 2, 2025

SEGMENT #1: Hoofprints in the Sand
GUEST: Sarah Lustig, CEO & Founder
ISSUE: Veterans/Health & Human Services
Every three days a South Carolina Veteran commits suicide. PTSD is a major source of this tragedy. Hoofprints in the Sand is a non-profit organization that uses equine therapy to assist those with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. Sarah Lustig is the CEO & Founder of Hoofprints in the Sand and provided background on the services the organization offers and how they use horses in treatment. Ann O’Brien, a counsel with Hoofprints share the ways that clients respond to this unique treatment. The organization is hosting their annual “Denim & Diamonds” fundraising gala on Saturday, March 15 to raise needed funds to assist in their mission. The pair gave specifics on the event and how tickets can be purchased.

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SEGMENT #2: Summerville Family YMCA
GUEST: Joe Debney, Executive Director
ISSUE: Community Service
Summerville is one of the fastest growing areas in the Lowcountry and the Summerville Family YMCA is working to stay ahead of that growth. Joe Debney is the Executive Director of the YMCA and spoke of how he was first a member and volunteer with the organization before becoming Executive Director. Debney detailed the many programs the YMCA offers, beyond just exercise and physical fitness, and showcased how the nonprofit has immersed itself in the community. The Executive Director highlighted two specific programs that he believes people aren’t aware of. And Debney provided specifics on two upcoming fundraising events, the March 15 Shamrock Shuffle, and the YMCA’s biggest fundraising event, the annual Flowertown Festival, April 4-6.

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