This past Saturday night at Raceway Park was not just another day at the races. The night was all about raising money for a very important organization that helps the Toledo community every day.
Due to the efforts of its staff, and the generosity of their patrons, Raceway Park will be presenting a cheque to The Victory Center of Toledo at its office in the amount of $1,558 on Thursday, September 24 at 10:30 am. The money was raised as part of the Mildred Williams International Driving Series, which held the 22nd leg of the 27-race series in Toledo, Ohio.
The Victory Center is a non-profit, local Toledo cancer wellness centre and is the only organization of its kind in the Northwest Ohio area. Lora Johnson, of The Victory Center, explained what the centre provides. “We believe that cancer patients and their families can benefit from non-medical programs and services in addition to their medical treatment. Our sole purpose is to nourish and comfort the body, mind and spirit during the fight against cancer.” Services include massage therapy, exercise, yoga classes, individual and group support functions, all free of charge. They have designed programs to meet the needs of the newly diagnosed as well as those who have lived with cancer for a long time.
This is the third year that Raceway Park has teamed up to benefit The Victory Center as a part of the Mildred Williams International Driving Series, now in its third year. Mildred Williams wasn’t the first female harness driver, but she did battle for the rights of women in the sport. She was the first licensed female by the US Trotting Association in 1968. Mildred recorded over 400 wins, and is regarded as the most successful female harness driver in U.S. history. Although Williams passed away just over a year ago at the age of 92, her spirit and determination will live on wherever this series goes.
(The Victory Center of Toledo)