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TVG, New York Racing Association, Keeneland and Santa Anita will be partnering with Jockeys Association members of the Walk of Fame racers and other prominent racing figures to raise funds for the Permanently Disability Jockeys Foundation telethon (PDJF) on Sunday, April 10 for the fourth annual telethon to raise money for the PDJF. The event will be broadcast on both TVG and America Day at the Races in partnership with NYRA and FOX Sports.
After going missing in 2020 due to the pandemic, the popular event returned in 2021 and raised $339,672. Once again, the racing industry will unite in support of riders who have suffered serious injuries on the track. Fan favorites of jockeys today and years past will be live at call centers in Santa Anita and Keeneland from 12 to 6 p.m. ET if their schedules allow. Throughout the day, TVG and America Day At The Races will connect with the characters and riders who have been involved in the work of the PDJF.
“We sincerely appreciate the continued support of TVG, NYRA, 1/ST Racing and Keeneland in helping to raise important funds for the PDJF and also in raising awareness of its mission,” said President and CEO. Jockeys’ Guild chief executive Terry Meyocks said. “Without guaranteed funding from the industry, this event is a major fundraising for the organization that provides monthly monetary support to approximately 60 riders who have experienced serious injuries on the track. Active and retired riders will answer the phone to donate while providing racing fans across the country a unique opportunity to talk and socialize with their favorite racers. ”
Jockeys participating in the event included retired stars Alex Solis, Chris McCarron, Don Brumfield, Ramon Dominguez, Laffit Pincay, Sandy Hawley, Mike Manganello, Shane Sellers, Donna Brothers and Steve Cauthen. They will feature Mike Smith, John Velazquez, Julian Leparoux, Corey Lanerie, Joe Bravo and Tyler Gaffalione among other prominent riders riding at Keeneland and Santa Anita that day.
Nancy LaSala, President of PDJF said: “On behalf of the PDJF and our recipients, we are grateful that TVG provided this platform and hosted the annual telethon. “The combined donations from the three telethons held in 2018, 2019 and 2021 have raised more than three-quarters of a million dollars for the PDJF. We are grateful for the opportunity to host the telethon in October 2021 after shortening the gap of 30 months due to the pandemic and we are delighted to return to the original scheduled April for the event. this. “
Phone callers will be entered into a draw to win a pair of tickets exclusively for Friday and Saturday at the Breeders’ Cup 2022 World Championships taking place November 4-5 in Keeneland, due to Breeders’ Cup giveaway and worth $1,200 each ticket. In addition to the Breeders’ Cup ticket, there will be several other items available to win in the telethon’s hourly sweepstakes.
Since its founding in 2006, the PDJF has disbursed more than $11 million to assist riders with disabilities; This organization is 100% dependent on charitable donations.
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