For the second year in a row, Plainridge Park is teaming up with the American Cancer Society and Men Wear Pink of Boston to raise funds for their Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaign.
The Plainridge Park event is called "Men Wear Pink: A Sulky Social" and it will be held on Labour Day Monday, Sept. 1 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the racing side of Plainridge Park Casino.
Men Wear Pink is a distinguished group of community leaders, determined to raise awareness and money to support a mission to save more lives than ever from breast cancer. When communities unite to fight breast cancer, great things happen. By tapping into the power of pink, Men Wear Pink has raised more than $40 million USD since its inception which fuels a live 24/7 helpline for answers and support, breakthrough breast research and so much more.
Plainridge Park Casino’s General Manager, North Grounsell, is a Men Wear Pink of Boston Ambassador and he is stepping up and using the power of wearing pink to raise funds and work to end breast cancer as we know it. Every dollar raised at the Sulky Social will help the American Cancer Society save more lives from breast cancer through early detection and prevention, breakthrough breast cancer discovery and research, and lifesaving patient support.
At the track, attendees can enjoy delicious food selections from the on-site food truck including specials like rose poached shrimp cocktail and pink vodka lobster ravioli, along with drinks at the bar. Attendees will also have a chance at winning some big prizes. While watching the races at the Sulky Social, attendees can go to the casino and swipe their Penn Play card to get an entry to deposit at any of the promotional kiosks for a chance to win. Five lucky people will be drawn at 6 p.m. to win up to $250 USD in Penn Slot Play. Full rules are available at the track.
Every dollar makes a difference in the fight against this disease and horsemen, horsewomen and the horse organizations involved with harness racing at Plainridge Park stepped up to the plate last year to show their support and make a real impact with their contributions. As a strong kick-start towards this year's goal, substantial monetary donations have already been pledged by Plainridge Park, the Harness Horseman’s Association of New England (HHANE), the Standardbred Owners of Massachusetts (SOMINC) and the New England Amateur Harness Drivers Association. Last year’s total raised was $22,000 USD. This year’s goal is $30,000 USD.
The track strongly encourages donations be made by the connections of every horse racing that day. This year, it will be a lot easier for the connections do that by simply filling out one of the provided forms prior to their race and indicating the percentage or amount of their purse they want to contribute, and it will automatically be taken out of the disbursement before it’s sent. Those forms are available at the track.
Fans attending the races that day will also have the opportunity to donate during the event.
(Plainridge Park)