Details have been released in regard to the upcoming ‘Driver Charity Challenge and Family Fun Night,’ which will be taking place at the Meadows on Friday, June 28.
Family fun and giving back to the community are the themes for the Meadows event. The undertaking will be hosted by the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association (PHRA), in partnership with the Meadows Standardbred Owners Association (MSOA).
Live racing will start at 5:30 p.m., and families can enjoy a DJ, balloon artist and face painters on the apron, as well as a harness racing simulator and family-friendly giveaways in the racebook.
During the Driver Charity Challenge, one driver will be paired with each of 10 area charities. The ‘winningest’ driver will present a cheque to that charity — and at least one will go home with $3,000! A list of the participating charities appears below.
1. Bridge to Home Animal Rescue
2. Western PA Wounded Warriors
3. Washington County Humane Society
4. Harness Horse Youth Foundation
5. Pacing for the Cure
6. Washington County Special Olympics
7. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
8. Arc Human Services of Washington County
9. Washington County Animal Rescue Team (WaCART)
10. Harness Racing Museum
“This is a really wonderful opportunity for harness racing to show its appreciation for the great work being done by charitable organizations in the Washington County area,” said Ashley Eisenbeil, the PHRA’s director of marketing. “We’re also hoping that people new to the track will enjoy it.”
Dawnelle Mock, MSOA director of marketing, also commented on the event, stating, “The MSOA is thankful that the PHRA has selected our venue for this event. We welcome people of all ages to enjoy the night.”
For more information on the Driver Charity Challenge and Family Fun Night, visit pennhorseracing.com and click ‘Events’ or phone Ashley Eisenbeil at 717-968-6043.
(With files from the MSOA)