On Labor Day Sept 6th, 2010 a group of several patriotic thoroughbred race horse owners
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Bob Bone, Scott Gunther, Jim Robinson, Ron (Yogi) Brewer, and Pablo Suarez) are having thier 3rd Military Appreciation Day to be held in the Seabiscuit Room at Del Mar Race Track in Del Mar CA.
http://www.dmtc.com/ This year they have partnered with the
American Soldier Network for this very special day!
We are hosting 150 men and women from our armed forces. In past years they hosted all Marines but this year we invited several from the Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, who may be from any branch of the US armed forces. It will be a special group of brave young men and women.
Our goal is to make sure they have a great day at the races and to show our appreciation for what they do for us.
If involved in racing, there will be a donation jar in the paymasters office at Del Mar where you can donate. Please make checks out to the American Soldier Network, a 501c3 tax exempt organization, your generous donations may written off. The donations will go to helping make this very speial day happen for our brave men and women, as well as raise money for local organizations who are supporting them throughout the year. (the owners are picking up the majority of the actual expenses). They will be providing a great buffet and drinks in addition to other goodies for our heroes. The troops are put into teams of which are headed by several race track personalities. We have a handicapping tournament, take the teams to the paddock to share in the "owner" experience of saddeling a horse prior to the race followed by the winners circle for the amazing experience of the WIN. In beween races we will have the entire group line the finish line for a short ceremony so all of the public audience can pay tribute to our countries finest and much more. It is a real nice day for them. Any money left over will be donated to a few wonderful organizations supporting our heroes. The last few years the owners we were able to make a sizable donation to the Semper Fi Fund.
Please help pass the word around. Your support is greatly appreciated! If any of you will be at the races on the 6th and you can shake a hand or two. Here are a few photos from years past!
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BE SURE TO PUT IN "Del Mar Day" in comments for your funds to be specificaly designated for this wonderful day!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!
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