Delaware Park On line casino, the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Affiliation (DTHA), the Delaware Jockeys’ Well being and Welfare Profit Fund and the Delaware Park Jockeys Affiliation teamed as much as donate $20,000 to the Completely Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) at present.
The verify was introduced after the tenth race on the particular eleven race House owners Day card at present.
Delaware Park developed a novel funding mechanism for the Completely Disabled Jockeys Fund donation. Over the course of the reside racing season every jockey donates a greenback from every mount price and Delaware Park On line casino, the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Affiliation and the Delaware Jockeys’ Well being and Welfare Profit Fund every match the greenback.
“I’m so pleased with our riders and our neighborhood for coming collectively to assist such an essential group,” stated Kevin DeLucia, Chief Monetary Officer at Delaware Park. “We’re blessed to have an incredible jockey colony at Delaware Park. They danger a lot to deliver us thrilling racing and this our small approach of claiming ‘thanks’ for not solely being distinctive riders, however being leaders in our business.”
For extra data on the Completely Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) or to donate, go to www.pdjf.org.
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