Racing Welfare Auction Raises Over £50,000

Racing Welfare’s Great Racing Welfare Auction has raised £53,195 for the charity’s COVID-19 Emergency Appeal. Bidding on over 100 items ran for four weeks and closed on Thursday night.

Racing Welfare’s Chief Executive Dawn Goodfellow said, “The generosity of both those who donated lots to our auction and those who placed bids has been truly astounding. Given the incredibly difficult times we are all facing, to have received this level of support is testament to the wonderful spirit of the racing community. A total of over £53,000 provides a huge boost to our Emergency Appeal and I cannot extend enough thanks to everyone involved.”

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Racing Welfare Auction Live

There are six days remaining in the Great Racing Welfare Auction, with over 100 items and experiences on offer. Those include an ultimate Newmarket experience and private tour; a pair of 2021 ARC annual members badges; a lease share in a Middleham Park 2-year-old; the ultimate Grand National experience for two; and an opportunity to join Mike Cattermole in the commentators’ box. All proceeds will go towards Racing Welfare’s Covid-19 Emergency Appeal, which is aiming to bridge the £500,000 income deficit faced by the charity due to the pandemic. Bidding is open until 8 p.m. on Sept. 24.

Racing Welfare’s Chief Executive Dawn Goodfellow said, “We have been overwhelmed by the incredible lots donated to the Great Racing Welfare Auction; there really is something to appeal to everyone and to suit a variety of budgets. We have lined up some incredible opportunities for 2021 and some genuine money-can’t-buy experiences. I encourage everybody to take a look at the auction page and to get bidding.”

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