If Albaugh Family Stable's Brody's Cause (Giant's Causeway) wins the GI Kentucky Derby May 7, Dennis and Susan Albaugh have pledged to donate their $500,000 share of the purse to the DMACC Foundation. Dennis Albaugh made the announcement during the Des Moines Area Community College's 50th Anniversary Gala at the Prairie Meadows Conference Center over the weekend.
“This pledge combines two of my passions, DMACC and horse racing,” said Albaugh, a 1972 DMACC graduate. “It also offers another opportunity for me to share my successes with the college that started me on my career path many years ago. I wouldn't be where I am today without my DMACC education. I'm proud to say DMACC is my university. ”
Mr. and Mrs. Albaugh were recognized just last weekend during ribbon cutting ceremonies for a $1-million donation that they made this year for an addition and remodeling of DMACC's Iowa Culinary Institute on the Ankeny Campus. In addition, Dennis Albaugh is hosting the upcoming DMACC CEO Golf Tournament June 9 at his Talons of Tuscany golf course in Ankeny where last year the golf event raised $264,000 and $1.2-million over eight years for student scholarships.
“I've become a new fan of the Kentucky Derby,” said Rob Denson, President of DMACC. “Dennis and Susan Albaugh have been so generous to the college over the years and this is another example of their dedication and commitment to their community and students of DMACC. We'll all be cheering for Brody's Cause this weekend.”
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