--- title: Stephen's Fun Day --- [Skip to content](https://stephencomunale.org/stephens-fun-day#main-content) [![20th Logo Png](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/20th%20Logo%20Png.png?width=687&height=1001&name=20th%20Logo%20Png.png)](https://stephencomunale.org?hsLang=en) - About Us Show submenu for About Us - [Our Story](https://stephencomunale.org/our-story) - [Our Board](https://stephencomunale.org/board-of-directors) - [Our Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/foundation-programs-comunale-family-foundation) Show submenu for Our Programs - [Financial Assistance](https://stephencomunale.org/financial-assistance) - [Holiday Meals](https://stephencomunale.org/holiday-meals) - [Jane's Sunshine Fund](https://stephencomunale.org/janes-sunshine-fund) - [Sunshine Bags](https://stephencomunale.org/sunshine-bags) - [Partner Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/partner-programs-comunale-family-foundation) Show submenu for Partner Programs - [Akron Children's Back to School](https://stephencomunale.org/backpack-program-with-akron-childrens) - [Stephen's Fun Day](https://stephencomunale.org/stephens-fun-day) - [Food Pantries](https://stephencomunale.org/food-pantries) - [Renewal Nook](https://stephencomunale.org/renewal-nook) - [Wig Boutique](https://stephencomunale.org/wig-boutique) - Get Involved Show submenu for Get Involved - [Donate](https://stephencomunale.org/donate) - [Ways to Give](https://stephencomunale.org/ways-to-give) - [Stock transfer](https://stephencomunale.org/stock-transfer) - News & Events Show submenu for News & Events - [Recent News](https://stephencomunale.org/recent-news) - [The Event](https://stephencomunale.org/the-event) - [Past Events](https://stephencomunale.org/past-events) - About Us Show submenu for About Us - [Our Story](https://stephencomunale.org/our-story) - [Our Board](https://stephencomunale.org/board-of-directors) - [Our Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/foundation-programs-comunale-family-foundation) Show submenu for Our Programs - [Financial Assistance](https://stephencomunale.org/financial-assistance) - [Holiday Meals](https://stephencomunale.org/holiday-meals) - [Jane's Sunshine Fund](https://stephencomunale.org/janes-sunshine-fund) - [Sunshine Bags](https://stephencomunale.org/sunshine-bags) - [Partner Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/partner-programs-comunale-family-foundation) Show submenu for Partner Programs - [Akron Children's Back to School](https://stephencomunale.org/backpack-program-with-akron-childrens) - [Stephen's Fun Day](https://stephencomunale.org/stephens-fun-day) - [Food Pantries](https://stephencomunale.org/food-pantries) - [Renewal Nook](https://stephencomunale.org/renewal-nook) - [Wig Boutique](https://stephencomunale.org/wig-boutique) - Get Involved Show submenu for Get Involved - [Donate](https://stephencomunale.org/donate) - [Ways to Give](https://stephencomunale.org/ways-to-give) - [Stock transfer](https://stephencomunale.org/stock-transfer) - News & Events Show submenu for News & Events - [Recent News](https://stephencomunale.org/recent-news) - [The Event](https://stephencomunale.org/the-event) - [Past Events](https://stephencomunale.org/past-events) [Apply for Help](https://stephencomunale.org/apply-online-1?hsLang=en) [Donate](https://stephencomunale.org/donate?hsLang=en) # Foundation Program ![Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/Icons/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation%20Programs.svg) ### Stephen's Fun Day ![A young boy sitting atop of a brown horse and giving it a hug. Stephen's Fun day photo](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Photos%20-%20Programs/stephens-fun-day.jpg?width=800&height=540&name=stephens-fun-day.jpg) *Stephen's Fun Day is hosted by The Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center (BTRC) and supported by the Foundation in partnership with Carly’s Club and Guiding for Hope. Area children affected by and dealing with cancer spend an afternoon participating in therapeutic horse related activities in celebration of their survivorship. * #### Honoring Stephen's passion for horses and bringing people together Long before the Comunale Cancer Foundation existed, there was a boy, a pony named Millie, and a riding center in Buffalo, NY that would shape the rest of his life. Stephen came to the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center as a timid young rider. Under the guidance of his instructor Jennifer Alfano, his confidence blossomed and his talent soared, eventually riding top horses at the most prestigious horse shows across the country. He was adored at BTRC by riders and staff alike, known for his warmth, his humor, and his willingness to give everything he had to whatever was in front of him. **Stephen's Fun Day** was created to honor exactly that, his passion for horses, his determination and his extraordinary ability to bring people together. It is a joyful, spirited event that keeps Stephen's memory alive while supporting the Foundation's mission to help families facing cancer. *Come ride. Come celebrate. Come be part of something Stephen would have loved.* --- ![Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/Icons/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation%20Programs.svg) ### Related Programs ![Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Charity Purple](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Charity%20Purple.png?width=100&height=100&name=Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Charity%20Purple.png) ##### Financial Assistance We assist with rent or mortgage payments, utility bills (excluding non-essentials i.e. cable or internet) and other day-to-day financial needs. [LEARN MORE >](https://stephencomunale.org/financial-assistance?hsLang=en) ![Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Horse](https://stephencomunale.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Horse.png?width=120&height=98&name=Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Horse.png) ##### Summer Horse Camp  We partner with Victory Gallop and Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center, to provide a summer horse camp experience to children touched by cancer.  LEARN MORE> ![Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation Programs](https://stephencomunale.org/hubfs/Icons/Comunale_Website_DataGraphics_Foundation%20Programs.svg) ### FAQs ###### Do your services cost anything? Thanks to the generous support of our dedicated donors, and our longstanding community relations, we are pleased to provide programs and services at no cost to our applicants and participants. ###### Where are you located? We are based in Akron, Ohio (Summit County) but our grant giving and programming reach into Medina, Portage, Stark and Wayne counties. ###### How do I contact someone about my application or a general question? 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