Dover Downs horsemen, friends of racing, along with administrators and principals of the Capital School District in Dover, Delaware teamed up to help the needy during the 2011 Christmas season

, the second year of the project.

Again this year, The Horsemen’s Welfare Fund, organized and directed by Dover Downs trainer Janet Davis, and a combined effort, raised more than $10,000 for the campaign.

The money collected will go to many needy families in the Dover area. Money purchases toys for children and turkeys for needy families this season. Food and gifts are also directed to The People’s Place, a shelter for the abused, and other local women’s and men’s shelters in the area.

During Monday’s (Dec. 19) race program, Davis, on behalf of the Delaware Horsemen’s Welfare Fund campaign, made a winner’s circle presentation among Dover Downs horsemen and representatives from Capital School District Elementary Schools including:

Booker T. Washington – Mrs. Kristen Capone
East Dover – David Clayton
Fairview- Maryann Edgison F.C.T.
Hartly – Mr. Larry Best (counselor) and Mrs. Tammy Augustus (principal)
North Dover – Mrs. Suzette Marine (principal)
South Dover – Ms. Monica Fisher
Towne Point – Mr. Ellery Bowser (Family Crisis Therapist) and Mr. Gene Capers (principal)
Central Middle School – Mr. Dave Thomas and Ms. Serena Wilson
William Henry Middle School – Jessica Gleason
Dover High School – Mr. Maurice Floyd
The Peoples Place Abused Shelter – Ms. Kim Rigby

(With files from Dover Downs)