Despite challenges faced by the club in the lead-up to the event, Kilmore Racing Club’s community and charity race day on Saturday was a resounding success.
The community came out in droves to support the event, creating a favourable atmosphere.
Heavy rain and flooding in the spring of 2022 forced the club to cancel four turf races, including the Kilmore Cup and Northern Health race day.
But refusing to let the setbacks dampen its spirits, the club turned its first turf races of 2023 into a special event, incorporating elements of both the cup and Northern Health race day into a community and charity day.
To make the event as accessible as possible, patrons were able to attend the race meeting for free, Country Racing Victoria gave away free children’s merchandise packs, and a large kids’ zone was enjoyed with the support of NorCen Financial Services – Wallan, Kilmore and Broadford Community Banks.
The annual Northern Health Foundation Charity Luncheon, again hosted by Bev Carman, gathered sponsors, raffle prizes and sold tickets to raise money for life-saving equipment – highlighting how business and community can come together to support a great cause.
Sponsors received a race named in their honour, advertising and 10 seats to the three-course luncheon that included complementary wine.
Anyone interested in supporting the Northern Health Foundation can contact Ms Carman via email bev.carman@bigpond.com.
“Saturday was just unbelievable, with good food and lots of laughter, it was just wonderful,” Ms Carman said.
