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January 19, 2007 – Wellington, Florida – Tickets and tables are selling fast for the Fifth Annual JustWorld International Training Show and Fundraising Dinner taking place on Saturday, January 26, 2008, at Belle Herbe Farm in Wellington, Florida.

A limited number of tickets and tables are still available for this year’s fundraiser which has an Asian-fusion theme in honor of JustWorld project’s in Asia and the upcoming Olympic Games in China and Hong Kong. Olympic co-course designer, Steve Stephens, will set the tracks for the training show while Saturday evening’s fundraiser will feature Asian cuisine as well as a ‘Chinese auction’. For each item offered in the Chinese auction, people may purchase tickets for $10. The owner of the winning ticket pulled at random will go home with the prize. Items up for offer include a spa package at Sanda Gane; clothing from Vicomte Arthur; gift certificates for restaurants including Players Club, Bamboo Club, Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s and Bonefish; a dirt bike generously donated by Associates Motor Sports and Clothesline Laundry and Dry Cleaning; a sport fishing charter with Westwind Charters; CWD gear, and a jacket from Alessandro Albanese.

Riding lessons with some of the greatest names in the sport will also be on offer during a live auction. The ‘Olympians package’ will feature one lesson each from eight-time Olympian Ian Millar and Olympic medalists Norman Dello Joio and Joe Fargis. Another package will include lessons from superstars Kent Farrington, Eric Lamaze and Ramiro Quintana. For those wanting to try their hand at polo, Brandon Phillips has donated a lesson to the Chinese auction.

In addition to the fun and entertainment provided by the auction, guests will enjoy an animated evening of cocktails, dinner, and dancing with a special live performance by the renowned Asian-Fusion band Zero Taiko. Dinner will be provided by Ken Rose Catering and will feature such Asian specialties as mu shu pork, sweet and sour chicken, salmon miso, and sushi.

The fundraising dinner is the perfect way to cap off a day of showing on the state of the art grass grand prix field at Belle Herbe Farm. In exchange for a donation to JustWorld, horses and riders may train over fences set at heights of 90cm, 1.10m, 1.20m to 1.30m, and 1.40m.

For the first time, sponsor and supporter packages are being offered for the dinner. Gold Supporter packages are available for $15,000 while Silver is $10,000 and Bronze is $5,000. Reserved tables of eight can be purchased for $2,000 per table and individual tickets with open seating are $175. JustWorld International is a recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization and contributions are deductible for income tax purposes to the extent provided by law.

Thanks to the financial and in-kind support of Chairwoman Victoria McCullough and Maria Newman, funds raised at the Fifth Annual JustWorld International Training Show and Fundraising Dinner will go directly to helping children at JustWorld project sites in Brazil, Cambodia, Honduras, Kenya and Senegal. JustWorld International is a not-for-profit, humanitarian organization working as a catalyst for positive change in the developing world by helping underprivileged children.

To buy tickets for the Fundraising Dinner and Chinese auction and to enter the training show, please contact Belle Herbe Farm at tel: (561) 797-6217 or (561) 792-0552 or send an e-mail to jwinfo@justworldinternational.org.

Founded in 2002, JustWorld International raises awareness and funds in the equestrian community to support humanitarian projects that benefit impoverished communities and children in the developing world. Cooperating with local partners, JustWorld International implements sustainable, culturally sensitive education, health and vocational projects. For more information on JustWorld International, please visit www.justworldinternational.org.

Who:
JustWorld International

What:
5th Annual JustWorld International Training Show and Fundraising Dinner

When:
Saturday, January 26, 2008 – Training Show – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, January 26, 2008 – Fundraising Dinner beginning at 7 p.m.
Sunday, January 27, 2008 – Training Show – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where:
Belle Herbe Farm, Grand Prix Village, Wellington, Florida

How: Enter the show and buy your tickets by e-mailing jwinfo@justworldinternational.org or by calling
Belle Herbe Farm at (561) 797-6217 or (561) 792-0552.