Race for Grace returns in person May 2
An open letter to Kentucky horsemen from the Race for Grace and the Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy:
The Race for Grace will be at the Gate, Monday, May 2, 2022, at Churchill Downs – Millionaires Row Celebrating the Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy in person! We call you “to the post” today asking for your support and to join us in honoring the Ministry that Races for Grace. Your contributions allow us to continue our mission to minister to the fundamental and spiritual needs of the horsemen and women working at the racetracks and training centers Kentucky and Southern Ohio.
Every year, there are over 7,000 licensees working at Kentucky and Southern Ohio racetracks to whom the Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy ensures they can have a family church and a home away from home. Our Chaplains, staff members, volunteers and directors provide worship services, Bible studies, prayer groups, spiritual guidance counseling, meals, clothing, women’s and children’s ministries, medical clinics and a friend whenever there is a need. We invite you to visit our website to watch our Virtual 2021 Race for Grace and learn more about our “Ministry of Presence.” (www.kychaplaincy.org}
Mike, a backside worker since age 14 has been a groom and hot-walker states: “I never really felt at home in church, but the chaplaincy is different – The chaplaincy has supported me and my family. I see the good works being done daily and how the chaplain and staff go out of their way helping everyone. I feel I now have a home”
These past few years have certainly been a challenge for all of us, yet through your support we were able to keep our chapel, meeting rooms and offices open and staff available at Churchill Downs, Ellis Park, Kentucky Downs, Turfway Park and Belterra Park. Our chaplains walk the barn areas in the morning, pray with the jockeys and the starting gate crews before the races and are readily available in the saddling paddocks, grandstands, and clubhouses.
This year we will be conducting our annual Race for Grace fundraiser face to face at Churchill Downs’ Millionaires Row, Monday, May 2 – the Monday before the 2022 Kentucky Derby. The Keynote Speaker will be nationally recognized pastor Bob Russell and Pat Day will be our master of ceremonies. We are all in for a very spirit-led program. Sponsorship opportunities are presented below. We hope and pray you will join us for this very special event and be a sponsor and/or donor for the Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy in 2022 and beyond.
Keep in the Race for Grace and God Bless!
Dan Fick, president
Scott Neal, director of development & communications
PO Box 324, Simpsonville KY 40067
502-457-0254
Additional information: There will be a live auction featuring a box for the 2023 Kentucky Derby and Oaks and a silent auction featuring leather halters from 2022 Kentucky Derby participants, horse-racing art and memorabilia.
For more information, please go to https://kychaplaincy.org. Race For Grace tickets are limited and sponsorships are welcome. For an invitation to Race For Grace and more information about sponsorships, please contact Sharilyn Unthank at [email protected] or 502-297-3508.
About Bob Russell: At just 22 years of age, Bob became the pastor of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville. That small congregation of 120 members became one of the largest churches in America, with 18,000 people attending the three worship services every weekend in 2006 when Bob retired. Now through Bob Russell Ministries, Bob continues to preach at churches and conferences throughout the United States, provide guidance for church leadership, mentor other ministers and produce video Bible studies. An accomplished author, Bob has written over one-dozen books including the 2016 release, “After 50 Years of Ministry: 7 Things I Would Do the Same and 7 Things I Would Do Differently.”
Race for Grace Sponsorship Levels
WINNER’S CIRCLE SPONSOR – $10,000 – Live sponsor recognition during the Race for Grace ceremony on May 2, where you will receive three reserved tables for eight, as well as our special pre-event reception invitation. Your Sponsorship Gift will be recognized in a full-page in the Race for Grace color program, as well as on KRTC’s website, publications, signage, and electronic mediums.
FINISH LINE SPONSOR – $5,000 – Live sponsor recognition during the Race for Grace ceremony on May 2, where you will receive two reserved tables for eight, as well as a special pre-event reception invitation. Your sponsorship gift will be recognized in a half-page in the Race for Grace color program, as well as on KRTC’s website, publications, signage and electronic mediums.
DOWN THE STRETCH SPONSOR – $2,500 – Live sponsor recognition during the Race for Grace ceremony on May 2, one reserved table for eight at Race for Grace. Your sponsorship will be recognized in a quarter-page in the Race for Grace color program, as well as on KRTC’s website, publications, signage, and electronic mediums.
BEST TWO MINUTES IN SPORTS PARTNER – $1,000 – entitles the donor to two reserved tickets The sponsor will also be recognized at Race for Grace, in the color event program and on KRTC’s website.
For more information on Race for Grace sponsorships and these special invitations, please contact Scott Neal at 502-457-0254 & [email protected] or Dan Fick at 502-319-0767 [email protected]
