Mars Area Centennial School sixth-grader Avi Rocco raised $835 for Riding for the Handicapped of Western Pennsylvania through her participation in the 2024 RHWPA Ride-A-Thon, held Oct. 6 in North Park.
Rocco joined in a three-hour trail ride, while collected donations for the cause. RHWPA is a therapeutic horseback riding program that assists children and young adults with disabilities.
A member of North Allegheny Horseman’s Association, Rocco is in her first season of showing her horse, Julie. Since her start, she has earned nine first place, six second place and four 3rd place awards.
For more information, visit www.rhwpa.org.