donation

The Oaklawn Foundation received a $100,000 donation from FanDuel to support the foundation's programs and scholarships for Garland County students and senior citizens, according to an announcement from the organization Wednesday. "FanDuel is proud to support the Oaklawn Foundation as part of our commitment to making a positive impact in the communities in which we operate," said Keita Young, Vice President of Advocacy and Public Policy at FanDuel. "Local community development is one of the key pillars of our community impact work, and we look forward to amplifying the great...

Coolmore's John Magnier has donated approximately 14 acres of land to develop a new training facility for the Tipperary Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), RTE reported. The land is adjacent to the Tipperary GAA's current base. The expansion of the Tipperary GAA's Coolmore Morris Park in Thurles will allow for the creation of a new, "state-of-the-art centre of excellence". In a statement, Tipperary GAA CEO Murtagh Brennan said, "This investment represents a watershed moment for Gaelic games in Tipperary and underscores our long-term commitment to nurturing athletic excellence and supporting the...

Delaware Park Casino, the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, the Delaware Jockeys' Health and Welfare Benefit Fund and the Delaware Park Jockeys Association teamed up to donate $20,000 to the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF), the organizations announced in a joint statement Saturday. Delaware Park has developed a unique funding mechanism for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund donation as, over the course of the live racing season, each jockey donates a dollar from each mount fee. Delaware Park Casino, the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and the Delaware Jockeys' Health and Welfare...

Edited Press Release Edison International Foundation is making a $25,000 donation to Foothill Unity Center on behalf of Santa Anita Park for support in ongoing fire relief efforts. For over 40 years, Foothill Unity Center based in nearby Monrovia has helped those in need with programs focused on food, health, job development, housing and homeless services, crisis management, volunteerism and much more. It serves the local San Gabriel Valley Foothill communities of Arcadia, Altadena, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, Duarte, Irwindale, Monrovia, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena and Temple City. "Foothill...

Second Stride has received a combined donation of $25,000 from the horsemen of the Indiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) and Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Casino. "Second Stride does an excellent job in horse aftercare," said HBPA Executive Director Tim Glyshaw. "Whenever the Indiana HBPA or Horsehoe Indianapolis run into a situation where aftercare is needed, Second Stride has always been there to help us." Additionally, Claiborne Farm's 7th Annual "Runhappy" 5K and 2.5K run/walk event, which will benefit Second Stride, will take place Sept. 20. The price to...

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) has made a contribution of $25,000 to support the development of Cornell Equine. The cross-campus program, rooted in Cornell University's scientific research clinical care and education, and based at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, aims to advance equine health and education through enhanced collaboration amongst interdisciplinary teams. "We are so grateful for the support of NYTHA in helping us bring Cornell Equine to fruition," says Dr. Mandi de Mestre, professor of equine medicine with the Baker Institute for Animal Health and...

A gofundme support page has been launched for Carolyn Toscano, who has been battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) since her diagnosis at age 45. The Toscano family has had a longstanding presence in New York's Thoroughbred racing industry. Carolyn Toscano hails from a family steeped in the Thoorughbred racing industry. Well known in New York racing circles, her father John Toscano Jr. has been a trainer on the Empire State circuit since the late 1960s and her brother Paul, a jockey for almost two decades, rode horses throughout the country...

Horseshoe Indianapolis took part in an evening of activities linked to the World Jockey Challenge Saturday with funds and awareness being raised for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF). "We are honored and proud to support the jockeys who ride our horses," said Vice President of the Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Jeri Harmon. "These jockeys are part of our business, so being able to assist with such a worthy cause is important to all the owners and breeders in our organization." The Indiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association...

The Churchill Downs Foundation has partnered with 20 Thoroughbred aftercare organizations for the upcoming 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve by pledging a $150,000 donation to support the organizations. On Monday, Apr. 29, an aftercare post position draw will be held on the Churchill Downs backstretch where each horse in the Kentucky Derby field will be paired with an aftercare organization. Each organization is guaranteed at least a $5,000 donation from the Churchill Downs Foundation with the organization paired with the winner of the Kentucky Derby receiving a $25,000...

The 2024 All American Thoroughbred Stallion Sale put on by Jockeys and Jeans raised a total of $95,550, the organization announced Friday. The proceeds, which will benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF), are a record for the sale which also included a record 48 seasons sold. Donations came from 32 farms across seven states and included 73 no-guarantee seasons purchased by 25 individual breeders. "It was truly a community effort and one whose response proves racing is indeed a community; one that cares," said Interim Jockeys and Jeans President...

Team members and racing fans at Horseshoe Indianapolis participated in the third annual Veteran's Day event Nov. 10 to raise proceeds for the Hoosier Veterans and Families, Inc. (HVAF) of Indiana, according to a release by the track Monday. The event featured several ways to raise funding and awareness for veterans including naming each race in honor of a veteran associated in some way to Horseshoe Indianapolis. Special saddle towels were also awarded to veterans and family members honored during the racing program. Additionally, a Veteran's Day Pick 5 Challenge...

Two 2020 Shuttle buses were donated by Horseshoe Indianapolis to two organizations in Shelby County. The J. Kenneth Self Boys & Girls Club and Girls, Inc each received a shuttle from the previous fleet utilized by guests for the racetrack and casino visiting the facility. "Each of these shuttles have less than 300 miles on them, so we hope they will be beneficial for both organizations for many years to come," said Anna Dougherty, Vice President of Finance. "I'm very passionate about these organizations as my kids attended both facilities....