2nd Annual Kentucky Derby

"Run for the Roses"

fundraising event

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And They're Off!

The Good Hope Equestrian & Regenerative Farm, Inc., located in Halifax County, will be hosting its second annual Kentucky Derby “Run for the Roses” fundraising event on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at The at the Factory Street Brewing Company in their lovely Chesterfield & Brightleaf Ballrooms, from 3:30 to 8:00pm. Join us for a fun-filled day of playing the horses while watching the exciting days races in your favorite Derby outfit. The event includes contests, prizes, and much more! All guests will enjoy the tastes and sounds of the Kentucky Derby with classic southern fare.

Admission per person (Ticket Cost $75)

All funds raised through this event will directly support onsite programs including scholarships for Endless Strides Equine Assisted lessons for children and youth in need of therapeutic services, as well as, Healthy Habits, which provides local organically-grown produce to low-income families in our community.

Join us for what is considered the “most exciting two minutes in sports!” The main race is estimated to start around 6:30 pm, but the fun begins much earlier!

2024 Run for the Roses Sponsors

SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, in celebration of the 150th Kentucky Derby, Good Hope Equestrian & Regenerative Farm, Inc. (GHERF) is planning its 2nd annual Run for the Roses fundraising party at the Factory Street Brewing Company in their lovely Chesterfield & Brightleaf Ballrooms. In order to make this celebration and philanthropic event a success, we ask for corporate event sponsor support. Your altruistic donations will be recognized at the event and 100% of the event’s proceeds raised will be used to benefit two of GHERF’s organization’s flagship programs: Endless Strides & Healthy Habits.

The mission of Good Hope Equestrian & Regenerative Farm, Inc. (GHERF) is to provide quality equine-assisted and regenerative farming practices to children, youth, and adults with and without disabilities to enhance their independence, personal potential, and quality of life. Using the horse as its tool and its 270-acre facility as its classroom, GHERF is committed to developing quality equine and regenerative farming program services to meet the educational, vocational, recreational, and rehabilitative needs of the community. The goal of each program is to build upon the unique gifts of each individual, enabling them to successfully improve their body, mind, and spirit through the healing powers of the horse, organic food distribution, and the knowledge of healthy living through regenerative farming practices.

We hope we can count on your support again this year to make this exciting Kentucky Derby celebration a yearly success! If you have any questions regarding Good Hope or any of our special events, feel free to contact the Executive Director, Margaret Bass, at (305) 297-4729.

2024 EVENT GALLERY

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Thank You for Your Support!!!

Good Hope extends its gratitude to the members of the 2024 Event Planning Committee for their invaluable contributions in ensuring the success of this event!