The summer fundraiser for California Retirement Management Account raised more than $125,000 to help fund its retirement and aftercare programs. CARMAthon was promoted throughout Saturday's GI TVG Pacific Classic day card at Del Mar by TVG, which created and played videos showcasing Thoroughbreds who retired through CARMA's Placement Program in their second careers as sport horses and whose on-air commentators highlighted the importance of aftercare for the sport.
“The success of CARMAthon means so much to us and the horses,” said Billy Koch, CARMA's Treasurer and Little Red Feather Racing Founder and Managing Partner. “Taking care of horses is a responsibility and that's the truth and what we're all about. Thank you to everyone who donated to our fundraiser.”
CARMA Executive Director Lucinda Lovitt added, “We were so touched by the overwhelming success of the event in back-to-back years. We didn't know if people would be receptive to another virtual fundraiser, but the level of donations, and social media engagement by the racing community, fans, and equine enthusiasts across the country was just amazing.”
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