Pacing For The Cure held a Multiple Sclerosis fundraiser at Scioto Downs on Saturday, July 15.
Highlights of the evening included a Meet and Greet with several of the drivers at the winner’s circle, an MS walk led by the drivers behind the starting gate, and many exciting prizes, including an autographed Sergei Bobrovsky Columbus Blue Jackets jersey and Josh Sutton colours; a one-night hotel stay at the Hampton Inn onsite; and other great merchandise.
Thank you to Scioto Downs’ Stacy Cahill, Jason Roth, track photographer Barry Conrad, all the drivers and horsemen that participated in the walk, our volunteers who helped plan and run the event, our MS honouree Edna and her family, and the great Ohio racing fans who came out to support the event for those living with MS.
Pacing For The Cure President Janine Gesek said, “We were thrilled by the number of people who stopped by our information table to make a donation and share their personal stories of life with MS. We are proud to spend time with the generous Scioto Downs racing community who came out to support a mother living with MS and whose daughter is Emily Hay, an Ohio Lady Pacer. We look forward to being here again next year.”
Next stop on the Pacing For The Cure tour is Hoosier Park. Plans are underway for a September event that is sure to draw another large crowd of support.
Please mark your calendars for the second annual Pacing For The Cure dinner party at the Premier Best Western Hotel and Conference Center in Harrisburg on Tuesday (November 7). For those looking for an evening of fun and entertainment after a busy day at the sale, this is the place to be. There will be great food, music and many raffle items including a 50/50, so please don’t miss out as space is limited. Tickets are available for purchase online at pacingforthecure.org/donate.
Pacing For The Cure is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that leverages the human-horse connection to help those in need living with MS obtain necessary medical equipment and services to manage this debilitating disease of the central nervous system.
A mobility aid application is available at pacingforthecure.org for individuals seeking financial assistance for medical equipment or services.
For more information about upcoming events, or if you are interested in being a sponsor, please email [email protected].
(Pacing For The Cure)