Over $40,000 was raised for the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program on Giving Tuesday, with Churchill Downs Incorporated pledging to match the first $20,000, to support the rehab, retraining, and rehoming of retired racehorses.
‣ New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program raised over $40,000 on Giving Tuesday to support their mission of rehabilitating, retraining, and rehoming retired racehorses.
‣ Churchill Downs Incorporated and their nine racetrack properties pledged to match the first $20,000 raised by New Vocations in support of both Thoroughbred and Standardbred aftercare.
‣ The funds raised will be used for the day-to-day costs associated with caring for the over 150 horses currently in the New Vocations program.
“Over $40,000 Raised to Support New Vocations on Giving Tuesday.” That’s the headline that’s been making waves. This isn’t just any Tuesday, mind you. It’s Giving Tuesday.
The date was Wednesday, November 29, 2023. The time, 3:21 pm. A moment etched in the annals of the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program.
New Vocations? Yeah, you heard it right. It’s a program that’s all about rehabbing, retraining, and rehoming retired racehorses. A noble cause, if you ask me.
So, what happened on this particular Giving Tuesday? Well, they raised a whopping $40,000. And guess who pledged to match the first $20,000? Churchill Downs Incorporated, along with their nine racetrack properties. They’re supporting both Thoroughbred and Standardbred aftercare.
The response was overwhelming. Over 100 supporters from the equestrian and racing communities rallied together. They were all there, backing New Vocations’ aftercare program.
Anna Ford, the Thoroughbred Program Director at New Vocations, couldn’t hide her excitement. “It was really great to see support come in from so many of our adopters and supporters,” she said. And the new contributors? They came pouring in via social media communities.
Ford was particularly grateful for Churchill Downs Incorporated’s match. She said it was a huge help and definitely jump-started the campaign. The funds raised, she explained, will go towards the day-to-day costs associated with caring for the over 150 horses currently in their program.
So, there you have it. A story of generosity, community, and a whole lot of love for horses.
