Owner Ed James made headlines over the past few years with his efforts to fight for the survival of Ontario horse racing. Now people in British Columbia are finding out first-hand about James' philanthropic nature.

Harness Racing BC's Jackson Wittup reports that James and his company, S S G Gloves, recently made a large donation to the Backstretch Benevolent Fund at Fraser Downs.

"After the recent success of McWicked winning the Hempt at Pocono, Ed Called me and wanted to do something for BC Racing which of course is where McWicked’s trainer, Casie Coleman, was born and raised," said Wittup. "Ed knew the fundraisers had done well for the recent fire in Langley so he came up with the Benevolent Fund idea which will help people from the backstretch at Fraser Downs who are down on their luck."

McWicked will aim to replenish the coffers this weekend as the favourite in the 2014 Delvin Miller Adios, set for this Saturday at The Meadows.