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Bonnie McRae

The Gala And Other News!

September was a big month for After the Races as our year's work of preparation culminated in one amazing night at the After the Races Gala where 300 people came together to celebrate and support After the Races and its mission! This update is overdue but after the Gala, ATR staff went into planned rest and recovery mode so we hope our readers will give us some grace.



We are so pleased with the turnout from the event and grateful for the revenue it brought in! When faced with speaking to the crowd, the love for the organization and the support for its mission was palpable. It was overwhelming in the best way. We will absolutely be doing another gala in 2025! Event sponosors were so generous and I have to take a moment to thank Chas Blanford (Blanfords Tree Services), Georgiana Pardo, Beyond The Wire, Unionville Equine Associates, Reinhart Architexture Design, Pressure Proof Coaching, and Benchmark Sport Horses. Your support guaranteed the event would be a success! It was also a success due to all those who attended, with guests from as far away as New Mexico and Alabama! After the Races adopters, donors, fans, and supporters all seemed to be enjoying themselves and they supported ATR by buying raffle tickets, bidding competitively in the silent and live auctions, and doing straight donations at the end of the night. We are humbled and grateful for all of the support.


Stay tuned for information for the 2025 edition, and thank you again to all our 2024 sponsors!

 

Beyond the Gala, September was a period of rest with staff rotating weeks off as we get ready for the next big things headed ATR's way! October is traditionally an exciting month as we get ready to have a big presence at the Maryland 5 Star! This year we will be in an even BIGGER location, prominently positioned by the official merchandise tent as well as the information booth.


Come visit us at The Maryland 5 Star to:

  • Spin our famous wheel of ATR merch!

  • Valet your shopping or bags with us so you can enjoy the event hands free!

  • Meet ATR staff and volunteers!

  • Get information on how you can volunteer or support the organization!

  • Purchase merchandise only available at the 5 Star!


For more information on the event, check out the official page: https://www.maryland5star.us/




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