New ‘Winsday’ During Kentucky Derby Week to Support Local Nonprofits

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The Kentucky Derby is the biggest week of horse racing on the calendar and a celebration of the sport in Louisville. The Wednesday card this year has been rebranded “Winsday” will be a special day dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations. (Eclipse Sportswire)

Churchill Downs has officially rebranded Wednesday of Kentucky Derby week to be known as “Winsday: Great Thrills for the Greater Good presented by Resolute Racing.” In partnership with the Community Foundation of Louisville, “Winsday” will be a special day dedicated to supporting local nonprofit organizations and spotlighting their invaluable contributions to the Kentuckiana community.

A total of 50 area nonprofit organizations have emailed unique ticket links to their supporters, and Churchill Downs will donate $5 to that organization for every “Winsday” box seat ticket sold.

Individual box seats on the 100 level are $32 and 300 level box seats are $39. Reserved boxes are communal seating with other guests unless purchased in full.

“Winsday” presented by Resolute Racing also will provide participating nonprofits with multiple ways to raise funds including special cash prizes and increasing awareness for their organization on race day. For example, by purchasing a box seat ticket through one of the organizations at www.cflouisville.org/events/winsday-tickets/, guests could be randomly selected to unlock an additional $2,000 for their favorite nonprofit during Winsday.

“Winsday is a new Kentucky Derby Week event that will make a direct impact on the lives of many across Louisville and the Kentuckiana region,” said Casey C. Ramage, vice president of marketing and partnerships, Churchill Downs Racetrack. “Churchill Downs is thrilled to partner with Resolute Racing and the Community Foundation of Louisville for this incredible celebration of the pivotal role nonprofits play in our community.”

Participating eligible nonprofit organizations:

  • Adventurous Minds Produce Extraordinary Dreams (AMPED)
  • Americana World Community Center
  • Backside Learning Center
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana
  • Buy Local Louisville Foundation
  • Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
  • Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
  • Critically Loved
  • Day Spring
  • Dress for Success Louisville
  • Elevate Louisville
  • Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana
  • Evolve502
  • FEAT of Louisville Inc.
  • Feed Louisville
  • For Lady's Sake
  • Friends of Nicole 50/50 Mentoring Collaborative Inc
  • Have a Heart Clinic
  • Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
  • Hope Scarves, INC.
  • Imagination Library of Louisville
  • Jewish Family and Career Services
  • Junior League of Louisville
  • Kentuckiana Health Collaborative
  • Kids Cancer Alliance
  • Louisville Grows
  • Luce, Inc.
  • Mental Health Lou & You
  • National Parkinsons Institute
  • Oldham County Arts Association
  • Pandora Productions
  • PORTLAND MUSEUM INC
  • Queer Kentucky Inc
  • Second Hope Ministries
  • Second Stride, Inc
  • St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities
  • St. Vincent de Paul Louisville
  • The Center for Women and Families
  • The de Paul School
  • The LEE Initiative
  • The Louisville Orchestra, Inc.
  • The Pete Foundation, Inc.
  • Travel to Hope
  • TreesLouisville, Inc.
  • USA Cares
  • Wesley House Community Services Inc.
  • WHAS Crusade for Children
  • Whitney/Strong Inc.
  • World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana

“Winsday” presented by Resolute Racing will take place on Wednesday, April 30. Visit www.cflouisville.org/events/winsday/ to learn more about the participating organizations and purchase tickets for “Winsday.”

Tickets for the 151st Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby on May 2-3 are available by visiting www.KentuckyDerby.com and www.DerbyExperiences.com, or call (502) 636-4447 to be a part of the most extraordinary Kentucky Derby yet.

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