The Edwin J. Gregson Foundation will host a charity fundraising dinner honoring jockey Victor Espinoza. The event will take place Monday, Aug. 12, at The Fairmont Grand Del Mar Resort.
Having taken a hiatus last year in respect of the events surrounding the San Luis Rey Training Center fire, the Foundation is ready to get back on track to hold its annual fundraiser. “We're delighted to kick things off again, and how better than to celebrate Victor and his illustrious career and accomplishments,” said Jenine Sahadi, president of the Foundation.
“I'm honored to be recognized by the Gregson Foundation and to stand alongside fellow jockeys Julie Krone, Eddie Delahoussaye and Laffit Pincay, Jr., Mike Smith and Gary Stevens, and all the past honorees who are truly a Who's Who of California racing,” said Espinoza. “I'm a long-time supporter of the Foundation and its work, and anything that is done on behalf of the stable area workers I am behind 100%!”
Proceeds of the event will be used for continued sponsorship of various educational and recreational programs to benefit California's worthy backstretch workers and family members. These programs include provision of scholarship grants, English as a Second Language courses, community-focused family social events, sports and recreation activities and outings, and much more, for the workers in both Northern and Southern California.
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