Current News
Helen’s Hugs is dedicated to carrying on a legacy of compassion in memory of Helen Corontzes. Our goal is to bring children with special needs to therapeutic horseback riding. To all of you who have donated to our purpose, a huge hug and many thanks. Your generosity is deeply appreciated. Some among you are creating innovative fund-raising efforts as a reflection of Helen’s love for horses and people. These interesting ideas do not go unnoticed by us and so let us share with you an update on what Helen has inspired.
Hugs and Hooves helping kids
July 31st, 2009
Eden Farms
Here is a great article about how Helen's Hugs is helping childern at Eden Farms...
http://www.upstatetoday.com/news/2009/jul/31/hugs-and-hooves-helping-kids/
Goober's Charity Golf Tournament for UMDF & Helen's Hugs
August 19th, 2009
Boscobel Golf Course
Another hugely successful golf outing for two great causes! The Corontzes family would like to thank Mike & Angie Newton again for including Helen's Hugs in Goober's Charity event for UMDF. A special thanks to Danny Nichols(Goober) for putting this incredible event together and an evening of excellent BBQ and fun with friends.
Spittoono 2009
August 20th-22nd, 2009
Clemson Amory
Held at the National Guard Armory in Clemson. Organizers Jeremiah Hurley & secretary Lindsay (King) Hurley chose once again Helen's Hugs as one of the charities receiving donations from this year's event! As you may know, Spittoono has grown into one of the area's best festivals with three fun-filled summer nights of great music, food & fun. We're honored and excited to be recognized at this local event. Thank you all very much!!!
Looking forward to Spittoono 2010!
HH Hangout
October 18, 2009
A Beautiful time had by all at Tiger Park. Helen’s friends outdo themselves for this great annual event, and this year was 
the most successful to date due largely in part to the efforts of Julie Lane and Jeff Weir.
We enjoyed the great music of Picture Me Free and Swift Robinson. Thanks to these talented musicians for their time and generosity.
Thanks also to the great food provided by the special folks from:
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Wendy’s
Papa John’s
Pixie & Bill’s
Firehouse Subs
Tony’s Pizza
Columbo’s and
Truck’s World Famous Jambalaya!!
The raffle prizes donated by our generous friends all over Clemson was off the chart and the crowd loved them! THANKS to:
WE COULDN’T MAKE THIS EVENT WHAT IT IS WITHOUT YOUR GENEROSITY!!!Campus Copy Shop
The Esso Club
Oliver Purnell and Clemson Basketball
Tiger Sports Shop
The Moody Family
Judge Keller’s
Susan’s Hallmark
Skin’s Hot Dogs
Palmetto Shades
M.H. Frank
Tiger Town Tavern
The Blue Heron
TD's
Todaro's
Tiger Town Graphics
McClures Book Shop
4th Annual Goldstein Golf Tournament, Brookstone Meadows
Thanks Paul Goldstein, Mike Gillespie (head coach SWU Baseball) and the players for making this the most successful golf tournament to date, even with the threatening weather conditions. Team Pixie & Bill’s won with the Munson-Derrick team as runners-up. (See Photo Gallery).
A great BBQ dinner provided by U.S.Foodservice was enjoyed by all along with homemade pecan and key lime pies. Thanks again Joey Weir for all your catering help. You’re getting good at this!!
Paul’s energy and enthusiasm in organizing this tournament is truly appreciated in our efforts to bring as many children as possible to a better place in life through the wonders of therapeutic riding.
3rd Annual Will Run for Hugs 5k
November 8, 2009
Like the other events of 2009, this year’s run exceeded all previous ones to date! The weather was beautiful on the Sunday after the Tigers beat Florida State 40-24. The winner, a very excited Cully Holland, was presented with a Clemson football signed by Head Coach, Dabo Swinney.
This is a very fun and family oriented 5k that begins at Pixie & Bill’s and goes through downtown and Clemson campus, finishing at the Catherine Smith Park on College Avenue where fresh fruit, water, muffins and bagels awaited the runners.
A BIG thanks to all of our new participants for supporting our cause and to the repeat runners for their continued support in our efforts to enrich children’s lives right here in the upstate.
LOOKING FORWARD TO 2010 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Want to pitch in?
If you have a fund raiser in mind, just give us a call (see the Contact Us page of this website) and we can discuss details and get the news on our website.