Track Chaplain Organizes Backstretch Giveaway at Colonial Downs

Racetrack Chaplain Jay Hurley, who is pastor at the Samaria Baptist Church in Providence Forge, Virginia, recently began his seventh season ministering at Colonial Downs. Hurley's Samaria Church congregration recently purchased enough personal items to fill 100 hygiene bags which were distributed to members of the Colonial Downs backstretch community during a July 11 welcome back luncheon hosted by the Virginia Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association.

“We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Samaria Baptist Church congregation for their generous donation,” said VAHBPA Field Director Aidan Turnage-Barney. “Their kindness and compassion meant so much to our community of grooms, hotwalkers, exercise riders and support staff.”