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Southeastern Equipment Supports Flying Horse Farms Camp

September 24th, 2025, Cambridge, OH — Southeastern Equipment Company is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with Flying Horse Farms, a nonprofit medical specialty camp that provides transformative camp experiences to children with serious illnesses and their families free of charge.

Over the years, Southeastern has contributed a wide range of in-kind support to help maintain and improve the camp’s 200+ acre facility in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. From helping install drainage at the archery range to maintaining paths and supporting facility repairs, Southeastern has regularly donated equipment, time, and resources to keep the camp running smoothly and safely. Recent contributions have included a mini excavator, skid steers, a roller, a boom lift, and even a donated scissor lift, with more on the way, including three outdoor lights for the campfire circle.

These machines have supported numerous facility upgrades and essential repairs, such as:

  • Fixing drainage and planting trees 
  • Moving materials and improving trails and paths for safer camper access
  • Repairing ropes course features and enhancing electrical systems
  • Preparing for future lighting improvements to expand evening programming

“We’re honored to support Flying Horse Farms and the incredible impact they have on kids and families,” said Thor Hess, President and CEO of Southeastern Equipment. “This organization is close to our hearts. The work they do brings joy and healing to children who need it most, and we’re proud to pitch in wherever we can.”

Thor Hess is also a member of the Flying Horse Farms Board of Directors and a strong advocate for equity and access, particularly for children and adolescents facing medical challenges.

Flying Horse Farms is part of the SeriousFun Children’s Network, founded by Paul Newman, and serves hundreds of children each year living with conditions such as cancer, heart disease, blood disorders, and rare illnesses. Through adaptive activities and around-the-clock medical support, the camp gives kids the chance just to be kids and laugh, play, connect, and heal.

To learn more about Flying Horse Farms or to get involved, please visit flyinghorsefarms.org If you’d like to donate to help make the Flying Horse Farms camp possible, please visit  flyinghorsefarms.org/donate/