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Churchill Downs Inc. Employees Lend a Hand

Churchill Downs Inc. will contribute $69,103.28 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to benefit the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the U.S. The $69,103.28 donation is comprised of employee contributions from the company's six racetracks and nine off-track betting facilities in Kentucky, California, Florida, Illinois, and Indiana. The contributions were matched, dollar-for-dollar, by the company.

 Tuesday, September 25, 2001

Maryland Industry Plans 'Million Day' Effort

The Maryland Jockey Club, Maryland Horse Breeders' Association, and Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association will team up to support relief efforts at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

 Tuesday, September 18, 2001

Relief Efforts Begin; Keeneland Fund at $132,000

The relief fund announced by Keeneland Wednesday morning just before the second session of its September yearling sale began had almost $132,000 in it by late afternoon Thursday, association officials said. The fund was established by Keeneland, and its consignors and buyers. Meanwhile, other racing facilities are joining in the relief effort.

 Thursday, September 13, 2001