[ SHOWGSD-L ] horsemen to the rescue...Katrina
- From: Peggy <pmick@xxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2005 17:03:47 -0400
RACING TO THE RESCUE FUND ESTABLISHED
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that an
industry-wide effort will be undertaken to provide financial relief to members
of the horse racing and breeding community who have been affected by Hurricane
Katrina.
The NTRA Charities "Racing to the Rescue Fund," a special division of the
NTRA's nonprofit 501(c)(3) subsidiary NTRA Charities, has been established to
receive contributions, 100 percent of which will be passed through to existing
charities established to aid in recovery efforts.
New York-based Bessemer Trust, an NTRA/Breeders' Cup sponsor, has agreed to
establish and maintain an account for the NTRA Charities Racing to the Rescue
Fund at no cost. Contributions can be made immediately via mail to: NTRA
Charities, Racing to the Rescue Fund, c/o Bessemer Trust Company N.A.,
attention Robert Elliott, 630 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y., 10111.
Wire-transferred funds can be sent to Bessemer Trust Company N.A., Federal
Reserve Symbol, ABA# 0260-0875-6, user name: Bessemer Trust NYC-for account
NTRA Charities, Inc.-Racing to the Rescue Fund. All contributions are tax
deductible. Questions regarding the fund can be directed to the NTRA's
Lexington office, (800) 792-NTRA (6872).
In addition, the NTRA, Churchill Downs, Inc. (owner of Fair Grounds in New
Orleans), Louisiana Horsemens Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA),
Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association, Thoroughbred Racing Associations
member tracks, the national Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association,
American Quarter Horse Association, Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association,
Thoroughbred Owners of California, The Jockey Club, Keeneland, Oak Tree Racing
Association, Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, Television Games
Network, Harness Tracks of America member racetracks, United States Trotting
Association and other industry organizations have jointly agreed to designate
October 8 as a special Racing to the Rescue Day. Racetracks and horsemen will
participate in a fundraising drive for the NTRA Charities Racing to the
Rescue Fund, and create on-site donation centers where patrons may also make
contributions.
" As a Louisiana native, I am particularly delighted that the horse racing
industry is stepping up to do something to aid the thousands of people within
the horse racing community who lost loved ones and homes to Katrina," said
Hall of Fame jockey Kent Desormeaux, who will be among the riders participating
on Breeders' Cup Day. " The situation down there is one of total devastation,
and help is desperately needed and valued."
The total economic impact of the Louisiana horse industry is $2.4 billion. Fair
Grounds has some 500 full-time employees and employs more than 1,000 people
during its race meeting. The Louisiana HBPA has approximately 5,000 members
spread throughout the state. Combined, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama have
a population of approximately 425,000 horses.
" On behalf of the horsemen and horsewomen of the Louisiana HBPA, I would like
to pass along our sincere thanks and appreciation for the all the support,
generosity and prayers we are receiving from the racing industry," said
Louisiana HBPA President Sean Alfortish. " Many members of the Louisiana horse
racing industry are still missing and others have nothing to go back to.
Nonetheless, we have faith that with the help of others, we will make it
through this catastrophe."
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