Keeneland and nine Central Kentucky Thoroughbred farms are once again partnering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the nation’s largest wish-granting charity, to host Make-A-Wish Day on Wednesday. 

 

Nine Kentucky children with life-threatening medical conditions and their families will enjoy a VIP afternoon at Keeneland with activities including lunch and a behind-the-scenes tour of the track with the opportunity to meet jockeys. Each child will present the trophy for the race named for his/her sponsoring farm and will watch the race from the winner’s circle.

 

Founded in Phoenix in 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted over 184,000 wishes through its 67 chapters across the United States, Guam and Puerto Rico. The Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana Chapter, celebrating its 25th anniversary, has granted 7,800 wishes to date. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the chapter has regional offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Louisville and Indianapolis, and satellite offices in Lexington and Youngstown, Ohio.