The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) has a launched a generous $10,000 matching challenge from the Lavin Family Foundation in support of the organization's 2026 Annual Appeal, the non-profit said via a press release on Thursday.
Through June 30, every donation made to the Annual Appeal will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000, effectively doubling the impact of each gift and helping provide dignified lifetime care for retired Thoroughbred racehorses.
The matching challenge comes at a critical time as the TRF continues its mission of caring for retired racehorses while operating its nationally recognized Second Chances Program.
Through this unique initiative, incarcerated individuals work with and care for retired Thoroughbreds, developing valuable vocational skills, responsibility, empathy, and a renewed sense of purpose.
“The horses and people we serve are living proof that second chances work,” said Maggie Sweet, Executive Director of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. “We are deeply grateful to the Lavin Family Foundation for creating this opportunity to amplify the generosity of our supporters and help us extend our impact even further.”
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