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Horses and Hope To Celebrate 15 Years of Cancer Education Sunday at Churchill

Horses and Hope, founded in 2008 to increase breast cancer awareness, education, screening and treatment referral among Kentucky's horse industry workers and other special populations, will celebrate 15 years of existence with a special day of racing at Churchill Downs Sunday, Nov. 19. The festivities will include remarks from former Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear, the founder of the organization and current Governor Andy Beshear.

The program has hosted screenings and events honoring cancer survivors across the state in collaboration with the Horses and Hope/UofL Health Brown Cancer Center Screening Van and the Horses and Hope Pink Ford Mustang. Operated by the UofL Health–Brown Cancer Center, the Horses and Hope van launched in 2016 has screened more than 17,000 women for breast cancer. Through breast cancer race days at Kentucky racetracks, Horses and Hope has reached more than one million racing fans.

Horses and Hope has been expanded to offer cancer prevention and early detection programs along with screening and treatment referrals for many different cancers through the mobile van. Special events are held throughout the state to honor breast cancer survivors and to raise funds for Horses and Hope, including events at Churchill Downs, Keeneland, Ellis Park, the North American Championship Rodeo and others.

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Arqana Supports Breast Cancer Awareness at the October Yearling Sale

With October well-known as the month for Breast Cancer awareness, this year Arqana will partner with the François Baclesse Center, inviting all vendors/consigners to participate in a charitable challenge throughout the October Yearling Sale. Arqana will organize its own version of the 'Pink Walk' beginning Monday, Oct. 16 and continue through Friday, Oct. 20.

A limited edition of the Arqana cap will also be available for purchase (boutique, customer service and restaurant) at the price of 15€. All proceeds will be donated to the François Baclesse Center.

For more information, click here or contact Layla Desceliers (ldesceliers@arqana.com)

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NYRA Hosts Fabulous Fillies Day at the Spa

In partnership with To Life!, the New York Racing Association will honor local breast cancer survivors during Fabulous Fillies Day at Saratoga Thursday, Aug. 5. To Life! is a Capital Region non-profit organization that provides support services to breast cancer patients and their families. The day's events include:

12:30 p.m. – A special performance of the National Anthem from breast cancer survivor Tammy Ogsbury of Malta, NY.

1-3:00 p.m. – The “Best in Pink” fashion contest – fans are encouraged to wear their most fashionable outfit–prominently featuring pink-to have a chance to win a special prize package. Fans can enter at the Jockey Silks Room Porch. Participants will receive a keepsake magnet photo with a suggested $5 donation to support To Life!

Approx. 1:58 p.m. – Local breast cancer survivors will join riders from the Saratoga jockey colony in the paddock to announce “Riders Up” ahead of the afternoon's third race. Jockeys competing throughout the afternoon will wear pink armbands in recognition of the day's events.

Approx. 2:15 p.m. – NYRA will welcome local breast cancer survivors to the winner's circle for the day's third race, which will be named in their honor.

Approx. 4:29 p.m. – The winners of the “Best in Pink” fashion contest will visit the winner's circle to present the trophy for the day's seventh race.

For more information, visit www.nyra.com.

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NYRA to Host Annual Fabulous Fillies Day

NYRA will honor local breast cancer survivors during Fabulous Fillies Day Aug. 5 at Saratoga.

“Fabulous Fillies Day is an annual tradition of our summer meet that helps refocus attention on breast cancer awareness,” said NYRA Community Affairs Manager Vanessa Rodriguez-Payne. “We encourage fans to join us as we celebrate the courage of survivors and the work of a local organization that serves as a vital resource and advocate for women in the Saratoga and Capital Region community.”

NYRA will welcome local breast cancer survivors to the winner's circle for the day's third race, which will be named in their honor in partnership with To Life!, a Capital Region non-profit organization that provides support services to breast cancer patients and their families.

The survivors will visit the paddock to announce “Riders Up” ahead of the third race. Jockeys competing throughout the afternoon will wear pink armbands in recognition of the day's events.

Fans are invited to participate in the “Best in Pink” fashion contest. They can enter by having their photo taken at the Jockey Silks Room Porch from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will receive a keepsake magnet photo with a suggested donation of $5 to support To Life!

One woman and one man will be selected as the contest winners. Each winner will receive a double magnum bottle of Whispering Angel Rosé and two Clubhouse reserved seats for a day of their choice during the 2021 season.

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