by Marv Bachrad, publicity director, Dover Downs

Dover, DE —- Dover Downs horsemen, friends of racing, along with administrators and principals of the Capital School District in Dover, Del., teamed to help the needy during the 2011 Christmas season, the second year of the project.

The Horsemen’s Welfare Fund, organized and directed by Dover Downs trainer Janet Davis, and a combined effort, raised more than $10,000 in this year’s campaign.

The money collected goes to many needy families in the Dover area. Money raised purchased toys for children and turkeys for needy families this season.

Food and gifts are also directed to The People’s Place, a shelter for the abused, and other local women’s and men’s shelters in the area.

In a Dover Downs winner’s circle presentation during Monday’s (Dec. 19) race program, Mrs. Davis, on behalf of the Delaware Horsemen’s Welfare Fund campaign, made the presentations.

In the track’s winner’s circle, among Dover Downs horsemen, were representatives from Capital School District Elementary Schools: Booker T. Washington–Mrs. Kristen Capone; East Dover–David Clayton; Fairview-Maryann Edgison F.C.T.; Hartly–Mr. Larry Best (counselor) and Mrs. Tammy Augustus (principal); North Dover–Mrs. Suzette Marine (principal); South Dover–Ms. Monica Fisher; Towne Point–Mr. Ellery Bowser (Family Crisis Therapist) and Mr. Gene Capers (principal); Central Middle School–Mr. Dave Thomas and Ms. Serena Wilson; William Henry Middle School–Jessica Gleason; Dover High School–Mr. Maurice Floyd; and The Peoples Place Abused Shelter–Ms. Kim Rigby.