Its round six of the Australian Turf Club Foundation, and incoming Chair Angela Belle McSweeney will be handing out $151,500 to racing and community-based charities.
“We are delighted to continue the work of the ATC Foundation in reaching many parts of NSW, and charities and organisations who share common values of the ATC,” said Angel Belle.
“The grants are an important part of NSW principal racing club’s efforts to embrace the entire state through the generosity of raceday customers, ATC Members and the thoroughbred industry.”
“Totalling more than $150,000, the sixth round of assistance since the ATC Foundation’s inception has 13 registered charities sharing in donations ranging from $5,000 to $20,000.”
“To aid causes and projects as approved by the ATC Foundation Board, we thank our customers and the racing industry for its help in raising these funds for so many good causes.’’
The grants will be in addition to donations of funding and vital equipment made by the Australian Turf Club to race clubs in Northern NSW, including flood-affected Lismore and surrounding regions.
Donations have been raised via on-course fundraising activities such as the sale of official Carnival pins along with saddlecloth auctions from a number of Group 1 Australian Turf Club races.
Angela Belle McSweeney expressed “since 2018 the ATC Foundation has helped to raise and distribute more than $1m to assist registered charitable organisations and our industry partners.”
Ronald McDonald House Charities, Greater Western Sydney – $15,000 – Room Sponsorship for providing a home-away-from-home to one family for 125 nights.
Ronald McDonald House Charities Sydney – $15,000 – Total Refurbishment of Room 25 for families whose children require isolation from communal living for their cancer treatment protocols.
Cerebral Palsy Alliance – $12,000 – Supporting the operations of the Early Diagnosis Clinic for Cerebral Palsy in Randwick.
HORSEABOUT Production Pty Ltd – $10,000 – Funding to support the completion and release of ‘Derby-In a Lifetime’ cinema, streaming feature in October 2023.
Orange Sky – $5,000 – Transportation costs for vans that provide laundry and shower services for people experiencing homelessness.
The Deli Women and Children’s Centre – $20,000 – Providing domestic violence counselling and casework for women who have been impacted by gambling related violence in Randwick region.
National Jockeys Trust – $10,000 – Funding towards Welfare Officer who will provide jockeys and their families with financial, medical or pastoral support.
Australian Racing Christian Chaplaincy, the ARCC – $10,000 – Travel costs to ensure the Senior Chaplains can support racing employees and volunteers at our racecourses.
Morris Children’s Fund – $10,000 – Deliver Music Therapy to seven schools in ATC geographic locations for students with severe physical and multiple disabilities, an illness or special needs.
Cancer Patients Foundation – $10,000 – Provide access for 100 people to attend the Look Good Feel Better program during their cancer treatment in the Randwick and Liverpool area.
Richmond Riding for Disabled – $10,000 – Installation of a new sprinkler system in the riding arena including sprinklers, pumps and rainwater pipes.
Lifeline Direct – $17,500 – Lifeline Eastern Suburbs will train five people as volunteer Crisis Supporters and support the increasing demand on Lifeline services, working from our Bondi location.
McGrath Foundation – $5,000 – Supporting Murray’s Walk to raise funds for breast cancer nurses.
