Benefit Celebrates Learning Center's 20th Anniversary

The Backside Learning Center (BLC)—an independent non-profit organization providing support and resources for the diverse community of racetrack workers and their families--will hold its annual fundraiser, "Benefit for the Backside: A Day at the Races Celebrating the BLC's 20th Anniversary", on Friday, November 22nd at Churchill Downs at noon.

This will be the second year hosting the event at the Churchill Downs' First Turn Club--a, spacious, state of the art indoor-outdoor pavilion on the first turn of the racetrack. All money raised through this annual event goes directly toward programming, resources and costs associated with the work of the BLC.

Over the 20-year history of the BLC, staff has grown from 2 to 18 with the annual budget expanding to over $1,000,000. With programs centered around educational support for both adults and youth, human services and more, the BLC is committed to serving as a community center and a "home away from home" for the backside community.

Tables and tickets are on sale now! For this year only, tables of ten are available for the price of a table for 8.

Major sponsors this year include Rocket Ship Racing, LLC, Rigney Racing and FanDuel. Local personalities Bill Menish and Kevin Harned will once again emcee. Live auction items and raffles include many rare and one-of-a-kind items and experiences:

• Kentucky Oaks and Derby 151 boxes for six
• Del Mar racing experience for four with hotel included
• Champions Day Suite for 40 with food and drink included

Can't attend the event? No worries. The public can participate from the comfort of their home online enabling bidders to purchase raffle tickets and bid on incredible silent auction items, open now! Information and specifics can be found on our event website: benefitforthebackside.com. Open now!

"This event is a great and fun opportunity to gather those who believe in our mission, and who want to support those who play such a vital role in the success of the horseracing industry," said Executive Director Sherry Stanley. "The Backside is such a vibrant and diverse community right in the heart of the city that most people never think about. We serve the hundreds of workers and their children who are members of our community and who will soon be our next generation of leaders."

To join in on the fun, while supporting the backbone of the horseracing industry, visit: benefitforthebackside.com.