Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted September 19, 2018 Journalists Share Posted September 19, 2018 University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Foundation will hold The Betsy Gala and Grand Prix, an annual fundraiser held each year to support the UK Markey Cancer Foundation. Presented by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, the event is held in memory of Betsy Fishback, the wife of renowned veterinarian Dr. Dave Fishback who passed away from breast cancer in 2009. Guests can bid on live and silent auction items and enjoy dinner as they take in the show jumping action in the arena below. Guests will also have the opportunity to “back” their favorite riders by bidding on one of the eight or more Calcutta teams. If the winning rider is on their team, they split the pot with the charity. Included in this year’s live auction are a barrel of bourbon from one of Kentucky’s premier distilleries and a 2018 John Deere TS Gator. “Each year the team at Hagyard goes above and beyond to help us make this such a fantastic and lucrative event for us,” said UK Markey Cancer Foundation President and CEO Mike Delzotti. “Every hour of every day, someone in Kentucky loses their battle with cancer. Our friends at Hagyard help us honor not only the memory of the incredible Betsy Fishback, but so many others through this event, and the money they raise makes a profound impact on those fighting this disease.” A limited number of tickets ($350) and tables ($2,500) are still available and can be reserved by calling 859-323-6448. For further information, go to UKmarkey.org. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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