T21 Ball And Auction Series Launched

The T21 Ball & Auction Series, in aid of The Down Syndrome Centre, was launched at the Punchestown Winter Festival on Sunday, Nov. 20. Colbinstown Stud owners John and Sophie Barrett whose son Seve was diagnosed with Down Syndrome, in partnership with Kerry Ryan of Kerry Ryan Event Management, are aiming to raise money for The Down Syndrome Centre through the associated online auction, featuring items donated from members both within and outside the bloodstock industry. It is now live until midnight on Dec. 10 and can be accessed here. The inaugural T21 Ball and live auction will take place at the Alex Hotel in Dublin on the evening of Dec. 10, as well.

“We wanted to direct our focus to The Down Syndrome Centre which is invaluable to families of children and children with Down Syndrome, providing services where it is so difficult to access them elsewhere, and a place for support, advice and friendship,” the three said in a joint statement. “The birth of Seve has opened up a whole new a world for us and we wanted to do our small bit to help this wonderful charity.”