CASA of Lexington has secured a “triple crown” of horse halters from legendary racehorses, which are up for auction as part of the nonprofits 2021 Bourbon and the Bayou virtual gala. Horse halters worn by Triple Crown-winning Thoroughbreds Justify (2018) and American Pharoah (2015) are available to bid on now on the virtual event's website, BandB2021.givesmart.com. In addition, a halter is up for bid that was worn by California Chrome, who won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in 2014.
CASA of Lexington's Bourbon and the Bayou event is scheduled for the evening of Feb. 12, the “Fat Friday” before Fat Tuesday. Normally a sold-out gala at Lexington's prestigious Carrick House, this year, the event has gone virtual and will be free to attend over Zoom.
Attendance is not required to bid on silent auction items like the horse halters. The auction went live Friday, Jan. 29, and bids close on all items promptly at 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12. Winners of many of the biggest auction items will be announced live shortly after 9 p.m., on the Bourbon and the Bayou Zoom event and via Facebook Live on CASA of Lexington's Facebook page.
“Anyone interested in these champions' halters – or any of our other amazing items – can bid online from any location right up until the auction closes,” said Melynda Jamison, CASA of Lexington Executive Director. “This year, we're also auctioning a week-long rental of a seven-bedroom beach house in Jamaica, autographed Kentucky basketballs and much more. The best part is 100% of the proceeds go to help CASA of Lexington advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in central Kentucky.”
More information about the event, which includes a bourbon tasting experience led by a sommelier with Distilled Living, is available at BandB2021.givesmart.com. Anyone wishing to attend and purchase a bourbon tasting kit to enhance their experience is encouraged to do so quickly before supplies run out. The Justify halter is item 308; the American Pharoah halter is item 309; and the California Chrome halter is item 310.
CASA of Lexington's trained and supervised volunteers advocate through the family court systems in Fayette, Bourbon, Woodford and Scott counties to ensure all victims of child abuse and neglect are safe and thrive in a permanent home. Learn more at casaoflexington.org, by calling (859) 246-4313 or by emailing info@casaoflexington.org.
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