Month: May 2016

Last Sunday (2016.05.15) was NCCU’s IMBA Alumni Association annual homecoming event. This year’s event was named “Let all dreams fly” and apart from being a great opportunity for alumni to get together it also served as a charity fair supporting the Taiwan Therapeutic Riding Center, a therapeutic horseback riding center located in Chungli. For over 15 years the Therapeutic Riding Centre has been offering riding classes to children with cerebral palsy and autism. Therapeutic horseback riding, also known as equestrian therapy, has a proven track record of helping sick kids significantly improve their physical and mental health. This form of therapy includes both psychological and physical components and makes it possible for disabled children to experience new feelings and build their confidence and physical strength. The upkeep and maintenance costs of the center are high and the IMBA Alumni Association was happy to join hands with the center raising funds that will help it continue its important work. The fair opened Sunday...