Cannonstone
As part of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA)âs month-long Holiday Giving Campaign, Aidan Butler and his beloved off-track Thoroughbred Cannonstone have pledged to match all donations up to $2,500 made to the TAA on Dec. 24, 2022. A major pillar in racetrack stewardship, Butler strives to elevate the sport of racing through safety, innovation, and a long-term commitment to fund sustainable aftercare initiativesâ including the TAA. Long before Butlerâs induction to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Board of Directors in 2022, the Chief Executive Officer of 1/ST RACING & GAMING had proven his dedication to supporting the TAA through numerous 1/ST racetrack funding initiatives. Butler adopted âStoneâ from TAA-accredited Secretariat Center in 2019. Cannonstone represents one out of approximately 15,000 retired racehorses whose transition from racing to second career was facilitated by funding from the TAA. Now, Butler and Stone wish to support the TAA and its 81 accredited organizations during the TAA Holiday Giving Campaign. âThe TAA is vital to the success and longevity of our racing industry,â said 1/ST RACING & GAMING Chief Executive Officer, Aidan Butler. âOn a personal level, I wouldnât have my beloved horse Cannonstone without the TAA and their network of accredited groups (or the vet bills, but heâs worth it). We are all in this together and if we continue to put the horse first, success will follow. Please join Stone and I to give back to the horses that truly give us everything.â âWe appreciate Aidanâs commitment to the TAA and to the Thoroughbreds,â said TAA Operations Consultant, Stacie Clark. âAidanâs horse Cannonstone has been a wonderful mascot not only for aftercare but for all fans of Thoroughbreds and racing.â TAAâs Holiday Giving Campaign commenced November 29th and is scheduled to conclude New Yearâs Eve. Those wishing to support the TAA, its 81 accredited organizations, and thousands of retired Thoroughbreds can donate through the TAAâs website or text DONATE to 56651. During the Holiday Giving Campaign, TAA is also offering donors the benefit of sending digital holiday cards to colleagues, friends, and loved ones. Throughout the end of the year, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will continue to host special one-day only donation matches with some of horse racingâs biggest names. For more chances to double your donation, watch the TAAâs social media, website, and industry advertisements for the next Holiday Giving match day announcement. To learn more and donate to the TAAâs Holiday Giving campaign, CLICK HERE.
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