Stories

March 31, 2013
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Experimental Prosthetics Tested at Quantum Leap

By | Media, Other, Programs

David Nicholson and CowboyVeteran David Nicholson stopped by Quantum Leap Farm in July to test out his new prosthetics. Injured in a bomb blast in Afghanistan, the brave veteran lost both legs from the knee down. Since then he has been fitted with some of the most advanced bionic devices available. Partially controlled by a computer interface, his prosthetics are still in the testing phase. Read More

November 16, 2012
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Our Hero, Edie Dopking, is an Official Lightning Hero

By | Accolades

Lightning with BuddyOn Tuesday, November 6, 2012, the Tampa Bay Lightning invested Quantum Leap Farm’s Founder, Edie Dopking, PhD, as an official Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero. At the beginning of the 2011-2012 season, Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and his wife Penny, launched the Community Heroes initiative. Their goal was to recognize grassroots Heroes who are using their lives to make the greater Tampa Bay community a better place. Heroes were recognized and rewarded at each one of the Lightning’s 41 regular season games. Last season, the Lightning distributed a total of $2,050,000 to worthy community causes. Read More

June 20, 2012
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Our Cougars

Cougars of Florida Create Calendar Fundraiser

By | Charity Events, Support

There are coyotes beyond our pastures, but who knew there are cougars in the barnyard?! In late summer, Kathleen Slaven, President of Cougars of Florida, approached Quantum Leap Farm Founder, Edie Dopking, with a novel fundraising idea. Kathleen and her fellow cougars would create a 2013 calendar featuring Quantum Leap therapy horses, classic cars, and the Cougar Team. Edie jumped at it. Read More

May 1, 2011
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Michelle Ansley Raises $10,000 for QLF in Mount Kilimanjaro Climb

By | Other

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Michelle Ansley is back from the heights of Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro.  We’re glad she’s home safe and sound and so proud of her accomplishment and the money she has raised for Quantum Leap Farm.  Almost $10,000 has been raised so far from generous donors who have been inspired by her extraordinary effort. We hope you’ll join Michelle in fundraising for Quantum Leap’s At EASE Law Enforcement Program. Gifts toward Michelle’s Mount Kilimanjaro Climb will help underwrite Law Enforcement and other First Responders’ participation in our unique peer to peer program for stress management.  Make a secure donation right here. Read More

November 15, 2010
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I enjoy the trips to the horse farm because it allows me to spend time with the horses. It helps me to relax and have a good time riding the horses. I feel that the opportunity to enjoy the environment and it helps me mentally to focus on the morning ride. I want to thank you for this opportunity to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere. I feel that it is good for my spirit and soul. This chance to have time with the horses has allowed me to enjoy my ride and my friendship with the people and animals. Thank you for sponsoring this time to go to the horse farm. I would like to tell you that this experience has allowed my to not worry about my mental disposition. I would like to continue to participate in the horse farm experience. I am a vet that feels that this program to enjoy nature and have a personal relation with the people and animals. You have helped me to look at the world around me and not always on my illness. I thank for the chance to sponsor us to enjoy the horse back riding. Thank you.

Anonymous Veteran