Former Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear and breast cancer survivors celebrated the 15th anniversary of Horses and Hope with a special day of racing at Churchill Downs, which has expanded to offer cancer prevention and early detection programs, screening, and treatment referrals for many different types of cancer.
‣ Horses and Hope was founded in 2008 to increase breast cancer awareness, education, screening, and treatment referral among Kentucky’s horse industry workers and other special populations.
‣ The program has hosted screenings and events honoring cancer survivors across the state and has reached more than one million racing fans through breast cancer race days at Kentucky racetracks.
‣ Horses and Hope has been expanded to offer cancer prevention and early detection programs along with screening and treatment referrals for many different cancers through a mobile van.
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As we approach the 15th anniversary of Horses and Hope, the organization is gearing up for a special day of racing at Churchill Downs on November 19th. Founded in 2008 by former Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear, Horses and Hope has been dedicated to increasing breast cancer awareness, education, screening, and treatment referral among Kentucky’s horse industry workers and other special populations. This milestone event will feature remarks from Jane Beshear herself, along with current Governor Andy Beshear.
Since its inception, Horses and Hope has made a significant impact in the fight against breast cancer. The program has worked in collaboration with the Horses and Hope/UofL Health Brown Cancer Center Screening Van and the Horses and Hope Pink Ford Mustang to provide screenings and events honoring cancer survivors across the state. The mobile van, operated by the UofL Health–Brown Cancer Center, has screened over 17,000 women for breast cancer since its launch in 2016, reaching more than one million racing fans through breast cancer race days at Kentucky racetracks.
Expanding beyond breast cancer, Horses and Hope now offers cancer prevention and early detection programs, along with screening and treatment referrals for various types of cancer through their mobile van. In addition to their efforts in providing vital services, the organization holds special events throughout the state to honor breast cancer survivors and raise funds for their cause at renowned venues such as Churchill Downs, Keeneland, Ellis Park, and the North American Championship Rodeo.
It’s truly remarkable to see the impact that Horses and Hope has had over the past 15 years, and the organization continues to be a beacon of hope for those affected by cancer. The dedication and commitment of founder Jane Beshear and all those involved have made a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals. As we look forward to the special day of racing at Churchill Downs, we celebrate the legacy of Horses and Hope and the tremendous strides made in the fight against cancer.
