The committee that was formed to ensure a fair distribution of the proceeds from fundraising efforts for the Classy Lane Fire Fund would like to update everyone on the process to date.
Due to the overwhelming generosity shown, proceeds are projected to be in excess of $600,000, and with stallion breedings and other auctions, funds will not be fully collected until approximately December 2017. Breedings in the recently concluded online stallion auction totaled sales of more than $77,760.
Obviously, the goal was to get the grooms and trainers back working as soon as possible. The committee has been able to distribute sufficient money to date to replace personal items including clothing, pay daily expenses, and assure grooms lost wages were covered.
The rebuilding process is well underway, some are back to work albeit on a smaller scale, and there is at least some sense of optimism. On behalf of those affected by the fire, the committee would like to thank everyone for their generosity. We will provide further updates as appropriate.
Your committee members include Bill O'Donnell, Sue Leslie, Karen Breen, Jamie Martin, Ian Fleming, Dave Drew and Jim Wellwood.
(with files from COSA)