Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted February 19 Journalists Share Posted February 19 From February 2024 to February 2025, Jockeys and Jeans raised a one-year record of $453,760 to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. The 10th annual Jockeys and Jeans fundraiser for PDJF at Gulfstream Park Jan. 11 raised $292,000, while the Jockeys and Jeans January 2024 Stallion Season Sale raised a record of $94,560, and the recently concluded Quarter Horse Season Sale, operated by committee member and Quarter Horse jockey legend, G.R. Carter, raised an additional $67,200. “The Gulfstream Park event was a total group effort and our committee worked at least a thousand hours organizing and producing the event,” said interim president Dr. Eddie Donnally. “To be a part of this group's efforts is one of my life's most meaningful milestones.” The Jan. 11 fundraiser at Gulfstream Park was attended by 300 fans and included 17 Hall of Fame Jockeys and two legendary jockeys who honored 11 disabled former riders. The event also honored three recently deceased Hall of Fame Jockeys, Walter Blum, John Rotz, and Robert “Bobby” Ussery. Their loved ones received plaques commemorating their lives and accomplishments. FanDuel analyst Mike Joyce accepted the Person of the Year Award and Craig Bandoroff took home the Uphill Push Award. The Jockeys and Jeans Ambassador, who lost the use of his right arm in a spill at Garden State Park Racetrack in December 1974, is a highly successful Kentucky breeder and sales consignor. Bandoroff and fellow ambassador Brian Elmore, along with committee member and Canterbury Park CEO Randy Sampson, were responsible for significant donations. Elmore is a consultant for the Indiana HBPA, which donated $25,000. Caesars Entertainment and successful horse owner Mike Pegram each donated $25,000. There was also an anonymous donation of $60,000. “I want everyone who purchased event sponsorships or donated, as well as the Hall of Fame Jockeys who flew from all parts of the country to attend and Gulfstream Park management, to know there is proof they made a difference,” Donnally said. “Shortly before the event, PDJF increased the monthly stipend from $1,000 to $1,500 for some 60 jockeys who suffered career-ending injuries. Jockeys and Jeans would like to give everyone whose donations made this possible, and our latest event and overall fundraising successful, a thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” Jockeys and Jeans has raised $3.85 million on behalf of PDJF since its founding in late 2014. The post Jockeys and Jeans Raises Record Funds for PDJF appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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