TAA and PDJF Offer Jockey Goggle Fundraiser
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Photo: Anne M. Eberhardt
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The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Permanently Disabled Jockeys' Fund will be offering signed jockey goggles on site at Pimlico Race Course on May 20, Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (gr. II) day, and May 21, Preakness Stakes (gr. I) day. The venture is part of a joint fundraising effort, with the goggles being available as a souvenir in exchange for a donation to be shared between the organizations.
The goggles have been signed by jockeys such as Victor Espinoza, last year's Triple Crown winning jockey, and Hall of Fame jockeys Gary Stevens and John Velazquez.
"This is a great thing for both the riders and the horses," said Velazquez. "We make a living with these horses, so it's a very worthy cause."
"The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund is looking forward to partnering with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance on this fundraising initiative," said Nancy LaSala, PDJF president. "It is a great opportunity for our two organizations to work together to bring awareness and raise funds for both the equine and human athletes in our sport."
TAA and Darley America president Jimmy Bell said, "It is great to be collaborating with the PDJF to shine the light on our athletes on some of our sport's best days of racing."