The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund will be holding a telethon live on the TVG Network in association with Betfair Sunday, Apr. 8. The PDJF provides benefits each month to nearly 60 former riders who have suffered catastrophic on-track injuries.
Guest jockeys of today and yesterday will be waiting at the other end of the line from 1 to 8 p.m. ET. Viewers, players and fans can call 1-800-TVG-PDJF to say hello and make a donation to support the PDJF's mission.
“We appreciate the support of TVG and are excited to help raise funds for the PDJF through the telethon,” said Terry Meyocks, National Manager of the Jockeys' Guild. “Many jockeys will take part by answering the phones when fans call in to make a donation. The PDJF has no dedicated funding from the industry so this telethon will help in providing the monthly monetary assistance to the riders who have suffered catastrophic on-track injuries.”
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