A month-long effort to raise funds for 81 TAA-accredited organizations and thousands of Untracked Thoroughbreds, TAA’s Holiday Gifting Campaign, ended December 31, resulting in the donation contributed $180,000 for accredited aftercare.
TAA President Jeffrey Bloom said: “It is encouraging to see such enthusiasm for our holiday fundraising. “Thank you to everyone who donated to TAA’s Holiday Gifting Campaign. It takes a lot of funds to care for retired athletes in our industry, and large donations like this one. critical to TAA’s ability to support its accredited institutions.”
The campaign features 14 days of single match day donations with match amounts ranging from $500 to $10,000. The 2022 match sponsors are as follows:
Bob and Jill Baffert, Simon Bray, Donna Brothers, Aidan Butler & Cannonstone, Kurtis Coady and Megan Devine, Jack Damico & East Coast Partners, Denali Stud, Hidden Brook Farm, Sol Kumin, Dr. Pug & Susie Hart, Mike Rogers, Rick Schosberg, Siena Ranch and West Point Thoroughbred.
The holiday giveaway campaign is not only seen as a success in terms of donations, but also as an exciting opportunity for TAA to expand its network of industry advocates. Over 70% of donations collected during the Holiday Giveaway Campaign come from first-time donors.
“We are delighted with the results of the Holiday Giveaway Campaign,” said Emily Dresen, TAA Events and Sponsorship Manager. “Thanks to our 14 match sponsors, hundreds of sponsors and media partners for making this campaign a success. It’s all about the horses and what better time to support the athletes. our beloved athletes more than the season of dedication.”
Designed to serve as both an accrediting body for purebred care facilities and an allocator of funds and grants to support these approved facilities, funds raised from the Campaign The holiday gifting service will help care for more than 4,000 retired racehorses currently residing in TAA-accredited organizations worldwide. North America. To learn more about the impact of TAA, visit Thoroughbredaftercare.org/taa-impact.
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