Dear Friends,
Tomorrow morning, Wednesday-July 13th, a wonderful fund raiser is taking place and I am honored to be a part of it! For quite some time now, I have worked with the Breeders’ Cup on behalf of the V FOUNDATION for Cancer Research. I am proud to say, very proud, that as of June 30, 2011, I HAVE RAISED (ME—ZENYATTA—A HORSE) $53,332.50 for this amazing cause.
Tomorrow morning, Breeders’ Cup is going to offer a travel package to the 2011 World Championship Races which will again take place at Churchill Downs. It is for the ‘DON’T GIVE UP ESPYS V FOUNDATION AUCTION’. This will take place on ESPN RADIO and ESPN2..during the “MIKE and MIKE in the Morning” program.
The winner also gets an EXCLUSIVE ZENYATTA VISIT! (That’s the part I am contributing to this.) As I’m now IN FOAL, I obviously will not be physically participating in the Breeders’ Cup Races this year…but I will truly be there in heart, soul and spirit!
I want to do MY PART to help in any way I possibly can.
Per the Breeders’ Cup official announcement, fans may bid on the package or donate to the cause by calling 1-800-4JIMMYV.
Bidding on this particular auction package will be offered from 6 to 7 a.m. ET. (To my west coast friends…I am so sorry it is this early in the morning for you!)
This package, that one may bid on during the aforementioned time frame, includes all of the following:
1) Two (2) tickets in the exclusive Trophy Lounge at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Friday and Saturday, November 4th and November 5th, 2011 at Churchill Downs, Kentucky
2) One (1) hotel room for three (3) nights over Breeders’ Cup weekend at an Official Breeders’ Cup Hotel
3) Access to an Official Hospitality Center at a host hotel
4) Transportation to and from the track on Friday and Saturday
5) Two (2) tickets to the Winner’s Circle Welcome Party on Thursday, November 3rd
6) Two (2) tickets to the Finish Line Celebration on Saturday, November 5th after the races
7) Exclusive: “Meet and Greet” with 2010 Horse of the Year, ZENYATTA, at Lane’s End Farm. (That’s ME!)
The funds received on the winning bid for this will go directly to the V FOUNDATION for Cancer Research.
Please note: The wording for these 7 listings for the package were taken directly from the BREEDERS’ CUP OFFICIAL announcement which was sent to Dottie yesterday by Jim Gluckson of the Breeders’ Cup.
HOOVES CROSSED that this auction item and all of the others can in some way make a significant contribution to further research and progress in our quest to fight cancer.
With Love,
Hugs to ALL~
Z
PS—Dottie was at Santa Anita yesterday morning for workouts and she wanted ME to let you know that Barry Abrams was at Clockers’ Corner. He speaks in a whisper, is texting and emailing often, but looks wonderful. To think, his procedure was only one week ago today is amazing. She told him that I’d wished him great BLESSINGS in the Diary….and how all of you expressed concern. (Per Dottie, he even BLUSHED a bit as she told him this. Hearing this, WE think, certainly touched him.) Barry wanted ME to tell all of you that your kind thoughts, prayers, and best wishes are greatly appreciated.
From ME to YOU…THANK YOU!
Lisa
You contribute so much Team Z. Good Luck with the auction. Z your the best!!!!!
Gloria Jeanne
I would love to take part in this – but money might be an issue. Love you Z
Diane
Another awesome contribution Zenyatta makes. Also great news about Barry Abrams.
Kira
Thank you Team Z, and Zenyatta, for all you do for everybody! You are very much appreciated!! Love you!
Linda
Wonderful idea. I envy who ever wins.
Lynn Haverkamp
Good luck with the auction!!!
Gloria Jeanne
I got the set of Breeder’s Cup glasses supporting the V Foundation. I think they should be here any day now – can’t wait to see them, they come with a certificate and are limited to 500 sets – Very glad I got these. Thank you Z, Dottie and the Moss’s
Bailey
You are the best Z!!!
Trina Nagele
Dearest Z, That is wonderful news about Barry Abrams. I also heard that Carl Wood, the assistant starter at Hollywood Park that was injured in the gate ten days ago, was back working again this past weekend. Hope that was accurate. Best wishes to him, Barry and Rosie, and I hope this coming charity auction brings in a very substantial donation to fight cancer. Bless you, Z.
Pam Zacek,
What a great acution, the whole thing, for Cancer reserch, I wish i could enter this one, even just to come to Kentucy to meet you, Zen, would be the best thing that ever happen to me, Im glad this is totally for the Cancer foundation, Love to the Lane end part and to the Barn 55 part of this one, I hope you get tons of reserce money, for this Cause, and wish I could enter this one, Money issus also, have a good day, and hold your head high for all you good deeds Zen, happy to the baby also, Keep healthy, for that little one and you also,
Roxi Cook
Omigosh – this is so awesome of the Breeders Cup people to offer this. But yikes, that would be 3-4 AM here. How cool that would be to attend the BC races at Churchill, even tho last year everyone FROZE, but how wonderful to finally meet a VERY PG Zenyatta! What an opportunity. Maybe I’ll set my alarm …
Chey In Va
Oh Z, you’re such good person. I mean, horse. I wish I had the money! I’d love to meet you. That’s on my bucket list…along with owning a Triple Crown winning horse. I’ve got a long way to go.
All my love!
OraJean Stevenson
Dear Zenny & Team-Z,
You all are a great inspiration to me. You should take pride in the positive
way you touch the lives of so many peaple. I loved your P.S. about Barry
Abrams, and am so happy that he’s doing so well.
Have a wonderful day. Hugs to all. Fondly, OraJean
Randy
This is a great cause and whoever is the highest bidder will get a wonderful prize… the best part being the visit with Zenyatta of course. Wish I could take part but money is an issue with me also. Good luck to all participants!
Denice Delli-Veneri
That is an awesome idea. I wish the best of luck to who ever wins. Thanks again for all the updates, they are truly appreciated. Love to all especially you Z, Dottie,
Moss’s, and glad to hear Barry’s feeling and doing better.
Ann Maree
As always, Z, your continued support and contributions to the sport and to these great causes is just remarkable. There is and will never be another like you!
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Hooves crossed for continued good health and well-being for you and your “baby bump”!!
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Big hugs! Ann Maree
Kris O.
Thank you Zenyatta and Team Z for supporting cancer research. I am a huge “Z” fan, and as someone currently battling cancer, I love that you are one of my supporters these days!
Dawn Deems
What I wouldn’t give to see you again, Zenny.
This is an amazing auction package, donating to a wonderful cause. I envy the person who is lucky enough to be the winning bidder.
Hope you are enduring the heat in Kentucky the last few days.
P.S. Thank you for the update on Barry.
DJ
Dearest Sweet “Z” and little “z”,
Good morning to both of you! What a wonderful way to fundraise as well as make two people very happy! It is especially good to know that Barry is doing so well! Blessings to him and all of your exceptional “Z” Team!
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For those who would like to start the day with a prayer:
Gracious Lord,
who entrusted the earth to men to till it and care for it
and made the sun to serve their needs;
give us grace this day to work faithfully and fill it with an active love for our neighbor and all creatures, great and small.
Cheryl Denton
Zenny, my pal Edie Dickenson and I got your Jimmy V hat at the BC last year. I must say they were quite popular as people kept asking where we got them and we kept seeing more and more people wearing them. I plan on wearing mine again this year, and also wearing the hat proudly at Saratoga next month! It reminds me to never give up!
Sue MacGray
That is great news about Barry! I hope his good progress continues. We already have tx to the Breeders Cup, but it sure would be fun to see you :)
suew
Zenny, you are amazing! What an awesome total YOU raised for the Jimmy V Foundation. I remember Jimmy well as I lived in NC during his coaching days at State. He was totally committed to his cause just as you are committed to everything you do. I hope you are able to raise a huge amount of $$$ …meeting you in person would be “unbelievable”.
Thanks to Dottie for sharing our get well wishes with Barry. I still chuckle when I watch him smoozing with you last year at Barn 55. My girl, you were putty in his hands.
Vicki
Best of luck in the Auction today, wish I were rich enough to bid. Thanks for the update on Barry Abrams, that is such good news! Have a great day Z!
tony and sue
Hi Zenny and Dumplings, another wonderful post here today. Barry seems to be on the mend and you, dear girl, are continuing with your fantastic charity work. May the total raised this year be truly over the top. Jimmy V was a class act just as you are, Zenny.
Stella Bagwell
Dearest Queen,
You’ve turned into to such a great philanthropist, along with your many other talents! :) I’m positive there are thousands of people who have benefited greatly because of your generous and giving heart.
You are the perfect example of how a race horse’s job doesn’t end once he or she leaves the training barn. There are so many ways that you can touch our lives and bring a smile to our faces. Especially at a time when we all need our spirits uplifted. I commend you, Queen, for all of the wonderful, caring work that you do for us humans and your fellow equine friends.
Good luck with the Auction. And best wishes to Barry. So glad to hear he is doing well.
Have fun today!
Love,
Stel
nancy
I envy who ever get’s lucky enough to win this. But I’m like so many that just could never afford such a wonderful chance to bid and win not only the BC, but of upmost to see you Z. I’m am so glad to here that Barry is doing better, we wish him all the best with his recovery.
Cheryl Smith
What a wonderful thing that you continue to do. You are simply amazing!
Trina Nagele
Dear Kris O—Blessings to you in your fight against cancer.
Patti in Carlsbad
SO HAPPY TO HEAR BARRY IS RECUPERATING AND ABLE TO ONCE AGAIN GO TO CLOCKERS’ CORNER. IT IS FABULOUS THAT HE CAN AGAIN ENJOY THE LIFE HE LOVES.
OUR PRAYERS AND POSITIVE THOUGHTS ARE WITH HIM :)
GOOD LUCK WITH THE AUCTION.
Judy (Maass) Gadwood aka JAG
Hi My Queen! :-D
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You are such a generous Queen! I love how YOU are always thinking of OTHERS (human and those with 4 legs!) You’re the “gift” who keeps on giving… we love you all the more for your thoughtfulness.
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I would LOVE to partake in this charity, but, unfortunately I’m not financially able to. :-( Whoever wins ~ ENJOY your experience! Zenny will leave you a much richer (not monetary) person. She left her hoof prints on my heart a long, long time ago! XO
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Zenny ~ I’ve been busy downloading some beautiful photos of YOU. Boy, they sure brng back memories, Sweetie!
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Sending HUGS & KISSES TO YOU and BABY Z XOXOXOXO