Jockey Nik Juarez is using his passion for running to raise awareness and fundraise for two charities, the Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund and Team Foster.
The 4 x 4 x 48 Running Challenge requires a participant to run four miles, every four hours for 48 hours. Juarez is looking to secure a sponsorship for each of the scheduled 12 runs. Along with sharing content on social media and providing an optional monetary donation, sponsors can provide their logo and/or apparel to wear during each of the 12 runs.
“I am a professional Thoroughbred jockey and know the risks of this profession. I love this sport and having the opportunity to work with horses every day. Injuries unfortunately will happen. For most of us, we will rehab and return to ride again,” Juarez said. “But for others who have suffered catastrophic injuries, such as paralysis and brain injuries, they will not be able to return to ride. It is these men and women that the PDJF assists and I want them to know they are not forgotten and, as a jockey myself, I am honored to run for them.”
Juarez is looking to raise a total of $48,000 or $1,000 for each mile that he runs for charity. However, if that goal is reached before the end of the 48 hours, he would like to run further, one mile for each of the 58 permanently disabled jockeys currently supported by the PDJF.
Interested sponsors can view the GoFundMe page at: https://gofund.me/de7c58f3, or email Nik Juarez at [email protected].
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