The annual Night at the Races fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025
at the Oakridge Fire Hall.
* 6:00PM - Doors will open
* 6:30PM - Appetizers and light food will be served.
* 7:30PM – First race begins
This is the one time of year that we get together as a community, without our children, for the benefit of our children. All of the funds raised at this event will be used to support our football program. Without your generosity, we would not have many of the much needed items that our program provides for the players and coaches.
The Night at the Races will include; horse race betting, basket raffles, 50/50 raffle and great food. The event is BYOB; however, pop, beer and water are provided.
An important part of putting together an event like this is the support we get from our football families and friends. We are fortunate to have a supportive group of parents and coaches that are always willing and ready to lend a hand when needed. With this said, we are coming to you with a few requests:
1.) Attend the Night at the Races. This is a great way to get together with your friends and meet new friends!
2.) Sell 4 Tickets. We are asking each player/family to sell at least 4 tickets for this event. The tickets are $25 per person and include appetizers, beer, water, and pop.
3.) Buy 4 Horses and/or Jockeys. At least 100 horses need to be sold (10 races – 10 horses per race). Once 100 horses have been sold, we sell jockeys. The cost of buying a horse/jockey is $15 each. If your horse/jockey wins, then you win $40. All horses need to be sold by March 30th.
All money for tickets and horses will be paid online via Paypal. .YOU MUST PUT EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE PAYING FOR IN THE COMMENTS. Please email Mike Welhorsky with ticket and horse orders once you have sent your Paypal payment. (michael.welhorsky@gmail.com). If you do not have Paypal and wish to pay via cash or check, contact Mike.
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If possible, please make ONE payment for the tickets ($100) and the horses/jockeys. |
4.) VOLUNTEER!!! An event like this needs a lot of manpower to be successful. Every family is required to volunteer for two time slots.. The volunteer sign-up will be emailed to you in March.
5.) Donations. We need donations for the Basket Raffle. Each family is asked to make at least one donation, if possible. If you have any contacts with local businesses, please help us out by soliciting a donation. Email Kathy Watkins (kathyw323@gmail.com) if you need a copy of the donation letter to give to a business. All donations will be accepted. You can donate cash through Paypal, put together a basket of your own, or donate any items you wish to donate. Text Kathy Watkins at 412-225-8233 if you have any questions. Please drop off donations to Kathy by March 30th.
We are very excited about this upcoming fundraiser and hope to see all of you there!