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UK AG Equine Teams With BGFC

The University of Kentucky Ag Equine Program's Wildcat Wrangler equine student ambassador team has selected Blue Grass Farms Charities (BGFC) as their agency of choice for the semester for community service.

Club members will host a 'canned food, cleaning and hygiene' drive from Feb. 14-25 and will be collecting 'springtime' toys for farm children to play with outside on sunny days.

“We cannot wait to start collecting donations and distributing them to the community while connecting with the equine industry,” said sophomore Jen Zimmerman, a 'Wildcat Wrangler' in the UK equine science and management program.

From Feb. 28 through Mar. 3, the Wildcat Wranglers will meet at the charity to deliver food from Lexington's 'God's Pantry' distribution center to area farms and plan on restocking and organizing the pantry. Farms participating include Mill Ridge, Dixiana Farm and Don Alberto.

“There are days when you just can't reach everyone,” said Julie Kwasniewski, director of BGFC. “But then there's outreach of love and support like this, which brings hope to our farm families who work so hard keeping the horse and land healthy and safe.”

The mission of the BGFC is to provide health and human services to those working in the Thoroughbred industry in Central Kentucky. The BGFC pantry is open Tuesday through Thursday.

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Blue Grass Farms Charities Announces Annual Fundraiser, Gala

Blue Grass Farms Charities is preparing for its annual fundraiser later this month. Relics and Rarities from the Bluegrass Region Virtual Auction will go live on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. and end Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. This four-day timeframe gives everyone a chance to review and bid on unique, rare, and fun items from area farms and businesses.

“We have a great lineup of items,” stated Julie Kwasniewski, Director. “Many are from the farms such as Authentic's Halter and Tapit's shoes. Included in the list of items are signed Maker's Mark and hard-to-find bourbons, area trips and experiences, and beautiful equine art.”

The auction platform is powered by GiveSmart. Text BGFC at 76278 to connect and be a part of the auction.

Blue Grass Farms Charities will host its annual gala event on Oct. 29 at Lexington's Limestone Hall located in the old Courthouse square, 3rd Floor, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The courthouse will be in its spookiest décor provided by Great Expectations. Soulful sounds to hear and dance to by the band, HoneyChild. Concoctions and delicacies provided by Selma's Catering poured by mad scientists and served by zombies, ghosts, and ghouls. Valet parking available on the Short Street entrance.

“Since 2019 we have been planning this gala,” states Julie Kwasniewski. “Why not come knowing that we have been preparing for a fun, Covid19-safe party for 1 ½ years. Yes, wear a mask. It's a Halloween party!”

Thank you to our Sponsors: Presenting – Keeneland; Gold Level – Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, Green Lantern Farm, and Stonestreet Farms; Silver Level – Juddmonte Farm and Coolmore/Ashford Stud; Bronze Level – Calumet Farm, CHI St. Joseph Foundation; Dean Dorton; Dixiana Farm; Equine Medical Associates; and WinStar Farm. If interested in sponsoring, please call 859-219-0910 or email info@bgfcky.org.

Be creative with your costume to enter for a chance to win the 'best costume' contest; mingle safely since attendance is set at ½ capacity in the Hall; and enjoy seeing friends in their grand masquerade or freakish attire. Costumes encouraged but not required. Tickets are $125 per person or $1,000 for table of eight, and purchasing is available online at www.bgfcky.org or call 859.219.0910 for information.

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BGFC Hosts Virtual Auction and Live Gala

Blue Grass Farms Charities (BGFC), which provides health and human services to people working on Central Kentucky's Thoroughbred farms, will host both a virtual auction and an in-person gala event in October.

The 2nd Annual Relics and Rarities from the Bluegrass Region Virtual Auction will begin Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. and end Nov. 1, also at 7 p.m. Anyone is welcome and encouraged to bid on unique, rare, and fun items from area farms and businesses. Text BGFC at 76278 to connect and be a part of the auction.

“We have a great lineup of items,” said BGFC director Julie Kwasniewski. “Many are from the farms such as Authentic' s halter and Tapit's shoes. Included in the list of items are signed Maker's Mark and hard-to-find bourbons, area trips and experiences, and beautiful equine art.”

BGFC will also host its annual gala event Oct. 29 at Lexington's Limestone Hall located in the Old Courthouse Square, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The courthouse will be decorated and the evening will feature live music, catering, and a costume contest.

“Since 2019 we have been planning this gala,” said Kwasniewski. “Why not come knowing that we have been preparing for a fun, COVID-19-safe party for 1 1/2 years. Yes, wear a mask. It's a Halloween party!”

Costumes are encouraged but not required. Tickets are $125 per person or $1,000 for table of eight, available at bgfcky.org or 859.219.0910.

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KY Colonels Offer Grant to BGFC For Backstretch Kids

Blue Grass Farms Charities, Inc., (BGFC) received a $7,247 grant from the Honorable Order Kentucky Colonels (HOKC) to purchase 1,000 backpacks for farm and track workers' children–Kindergarten through Middle School–for the 2021 school year. In total, the HOKC will award $2.1 million in grants supporting 275 non-profits, impacting close to 3.7 million Kentuckians.

“When HOKC Trustees met with grant applicants this year, we were reminded how hard the pandemic has made life harder for many folks, from first responders in community service charities to the clients themselves,” said HOKC Commanding General Hal Sullivan. “Thanks to Kentucky Colonels from around the world who donate to the Good Works Program, HOKC can lend a helping hand to so many local charities that provide essential services that lessen the impact. Because a Colonel cares, we make giving to others a Proud Kentucky Tradition.”

For more information, visit www.kycolonels.org

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