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Update: December 27, 2021 at 6:37 pm
Chauncey Morris of KTA | Magic Millions photo
Edited press release
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Industry has raised $507,224 for both the immediate response needs and longer-term recovery of individuals and families impacted by the deadly tornadoes that struck Western Kentucky. on December 10 and 11 the Kentucky Domesticated Association held GoFundMe . page Dec 11, raised $318,199 since inception. More donations have arrived, including a season for Triple Crown win Evenly funded by Ashford Stud/Coolmore America and private sources, raising the total amount quickly. All told, 315 thoroughbred breeders, racehorse owners including Spendthrift Farm, trainers, racehorses, industry celebrities like The Jockey Club and Breeders’ Cup, Ltd., organizations out of state We Are NY Racing and Indiana Thoroughbred Alliance, and members of racing vehicles.
As of Tuesday, December 14, the response funds were immediately available to farmers, livestock and agriculturists in Mayfield (Graves County), Oak Grove (Christian County), Dawson Springs (Hopkins and Caldwell Counties) and Princeton (Caldwell County) through a distribution channel established by Don Campbell, a Princeton owner/pure breeder, and his neighbors Bradley & Rachel Boyd, who run the operation. American Quarter Horse. In addition to heavy damage to their homes, survivors also suffered severe damage to livestock, feed, fences and equipment. In addition to the many feed and equipment trailers paid for by KTA, a significant amount of food, pet food, toiletries, water, clothing, and animal feed was produced by James.” Mattress Mack” McIngvale.
Funding has been provided for short-term housing needs and will be provided for long-term housing recovery needs for those experiencing Federal and State disaster relief. Efforts will be coordinated through the Community Foundation for Western Kentucky, located in Paducah. The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky in Hazard will act as custodian for donations, and each donation will receive a tax letter. Donations can be made via check to the Appalachian Appalachian Foundation Kentucky, 420 Main St., Hazard, KY 41701 USA, and noted “WKY Thoroughbred Relief” in the memo. Please contact Chauncey Morris at +1 859 447 5688 if you are interested in wiring instructions or are considering donating stock.
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