The Hollister Hills Off-Road Association (H.H.O.R.A.) received the Blue Ribbon Award from the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Hollister. The San Benito Board of Supervisors presented the award to Des Hughes, HHORA president at Tuesday’s meeting.

(photo-Left to right:Margie Ghione-HHORA Board member, Des Hughes-HHORA Board member, Maria Corona-interim Director of Health & Human Services, Supervisor Jerry Muenzer)

The award was in recognition of HHORA’s continued support to San Benito County Child Protective Services. For more than 30 years, HHORA has been holding an annual family event at Hollister Hills SVRA where their “youth ambassador” sets up a “rummy run” course for participants. Local organizations donate prizes and all of the proceeds go to the San Benito County Child Protective Services.

“April was Child Abuse Prevention month,” said Maria Corona, the interim director of the county’s Health and Human Services Agency. “We give the award to an organization that benefits the health, safety and well-being of children.”

Corona said the donations from the off-road group have long supported activities that are not covered by state and federal funds.

“It is for non-recurring costs that are not covered for children in the system,” she said, such as a day camp, nutrition and more.

This year’s event will be held Oct. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

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