Proprietor Mike Repole has pledged help to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance by means of an identical marketing campaign all through January. In honor of registered Thoroughbreds’ birthdays, Repole will match donations as much as $100,000, presenting a singular alternative for the racing neighborhood and charitable donors to make a significant impression for retired racehorses. The matching initiative begins Jan. 1 and extends by means of Jan. 31.

“Each Thoroughbred athlete deserves an fulfilling and high quality retirement. I’m honored to help Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and their mission of accredited aftercare,” stated Mike Repole, proprietor of Repole Steady. “I encourage others to hitch me in making a charitable donation through the month when Thoroughbreds have fun their birthdays. Allow us to all increase consciousness and do our half in making certain these athletes obtain the perfect, well-deserved safety as they transition past the end line. It’s our accountability, and all of us owe it to those superb loving Thoroughbred athletes.”

Repole expressed his hope that the matching marketing campaign would act as a catalyst, inspiring further contributions all through the month of January. By doubling the impression of donations, Repole goals to encourage others to help accredited aftercare, underscoring the significance of offering retired Thoroughbred racehorses with the best stage of high quality care and second-chance alternatives.

In a enjoyable effort to unfold consciousness of this month-long initiative, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Repole Steady invite anybody with a registered Thoroughbred – whether or not nonetheless racing, bred to race, or retired – to take part in a problem. Supporters are inspired to contribute to the marketing campaign, seize the celebratory second with a photograph of their Thoroughbred, and utilizing the hashtag #TbredBDAY2024 put up to social media.

“Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is deeply grateful for Mike Repole’s extraordinary $100,000 pledge. His dedication units the tone for all of us to rally collectively and make a fair better impression. Be a part of us in honoring his generosity by contributing what you may to help our retired Thoroughbred racehorses,” stated Emily Dresen, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance director of funding and occasions.

This collaborative effort underscores the dedication of people, similar to Repole, to making sure the welfare and acceptable retirement of those equine athletes after racing. Contributions could be made by verify, textual content, or on-line donation.

To donate on-line go to: thoroughbredaftercare.org/donate

To donate by textual content message: textual content DONATE to 56651

To donate by verify: mail with consideration to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance at 821 Company Drive, Lexington, KY 40503