OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2011 THE RIDER /55 LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society Gala
Toronto, ON - Despite inclement weather, an enthusiastic crowd of close to 300 people gathered in Woodbine’s trackside tent Friday, September 30th, for a festive evening of dinner, drinks and entertainment to benefit the horses who run for our pleasure.
Gala chairperson, Stacey Krem- bil, whose hard work made the evening a smashing success, was proud to pre- sent LongRun’s Volterra Award to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stronach for their immense contribution to thoroughbred retirement, both here and in the U.S. Lively entertainment provided by Hol-
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lywood Heaven in the form of Tina Turner, Elvis Presley, Shania Twain, Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga look- alikes kept the crowd on their feet dancing off the delicious plated dinner provided by Woodbine’s Food and Beverage department.
The rain didn’t douse the gen- erosity of the attendees, who contribut- ed over $46,000 through the live and silent auctions towards LongRun’s goal of providing a dignified retire- ment for Ontario’s thoroughbreds. Live auction bidding was heated for a large original oil of Northern Dancer,
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painted and donated by noted artist, MyFanwy MacDonald, which was knocked down for $10,000 to Gustav Schickedanz. And Bill Graham (Gra- ham Bros. Construction) not only con- tributed his Air Canada box for a Rap- tors game, which went for $3,000 to Greg and Linda Wolfond, but surprised the crowd with a last minute donation of the box for a Leafs game, which was purchased by Dr. Marc Desjardins of Milton Equine for $8,000.
derman-Berg) and Nearctic for $2,000. Both shares were donated by Gardiner Farms while E. P. Taylor’s riding boots, kindly given to LongRun by author and horsewoman, Muriel Lennox, were purchased by Warren Byrne for $500. For a complete list of auction items, their donors and pur- chasers, please go to the LongRun website:
www.longrunretirement.com.
PHOTOS:
Nostalgia prompted silent auction bidders to take home original shares in Northern Dancer for $2,200 (Lana Sni-
1/ Blake Stavro presenting Volterra Award to Frieda Stronach, Adena Springs Stables.
3 2/ Robert & Robin Ogilvie 4/ Liz Shaughnessey
3/ Trainer Danny Vella & his partner Catherine Martin, Merck Animal Health.
5/ Samantha & Robert Landry, Racing Manger, Chiefswood Stables. 6/ Mark Krembil with his wife and Gala Chair Stacey Krembil. The Gala raised over $100,000. 7/ Jim Phillips, Bioniche 8/ Michael Jackson Tribute Artist. 9/ Dawn Brokers and Dianne Denby
Photos by The Rider
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Glanbrook CADORA Show, October 2nd at Center Line Equestrian
Brooke Mehlenbacher riding Bonnie from TEAD.
Jo Hudson of Burlington riding Raja
Kristen Richardson with Lacey Photos by The Rider
Rebecca Woodall riding Champion, with mom Allison.
Sue Leparskis with Hilary Webb, Executive Director of TEAD.
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