Kentucky Oaks, April 30th, 2010
April 30, 2010. Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky Oaks occurs the day before the "Run for the Roses". On this day, for the 2nd year, people PINKED OUT. In 2009, Churchill Downs initiated a new Oaks tradition by partnering with two charities that work to prevent breast cancer in women and men: Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and Horses and Hope.
This year, Churchill Downs contributed $1 for every Oaks attendee to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and $1 for every Oaks Lily® beverage sold to Horses & Hope. According to the news, in 2009, Churchill Downs contributed more than $100,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and $30,000 to Horses and Hope. The Oaks drew a record crowd of 116,046 this year!
Churchill Downs partnered once again with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and Horses and Hope to celebrate women, raise awareness for breast cancer research, education and prevention and transformed the world’s most legendary racetrack into a pink palace for Kentucky Oaks 136. Attendees were encouraged to participate in the second annual Kentucky Oaks PINK OUT on Friday, April 30th by incorporating pink, the official color of the Kentucky Oaks and breast cancer awareness, into their Oaks attire.
The first ever PINK OUT at Churchill Downs in 2009 had impressive results. From hats to handkerchiefs, suits to sundresses, sunglasses to stilettos, ties to socks, Oaks guests were “tickled pink” to show their support by sporting all shades of rose, fuchsia, magenta and melon!
Learn more about the 2010 Kentucky Oaks PINK OUT – and all of the Oaks Day activities – by visiting the official Kentucky Oaks Web site, http://www.KentuckyOaks.com.
"Boar's Head" one of the nation's leading manufacturers of deli meats and cheeses, supported the fight against breast cancer with its Pink Ribbon EverRoast™ Chicken Salad Croissant, during the 136th running of the Kentucky Oaks® at Churchill Downs®. Boar's Head donated $1 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® for each sandwich sold from food service venues around the race track.
Featuring a pink raspberry vinaigrette dressing, this special Boar's Head sandwich will be offered one day only in support of Komen for the Cure, the world's largest breast cancer advocacy organization and partner of the Kentucky Oaks.
Blind Luck was the winner of the Kentucky Oaks.
Sara Herbert-Galloway
Read MoreThis year, Churchill Downs contributed $1 for every Oaks attendee to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and $1 for every Oaks Lily® beverage sold to Horses & Hope. According to the news, in 2009, Churchill Downs contributed more than $100,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and $30,000 to Horses and Hope. The Oaks drew a record crowd of 116,046 this year!
Churchill Downs partnered once again with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and Horses and Hope to celebrate women, raise awareness for breast cancer research, education and prevention and transformed the world’s most legendary racetrack into a pink palace for Kentucky Oaks 136. Attendees were encouraged to participate in the second annual Kentucky Oaks PINK OUT on Friday, April 30th by incorporating pink, the official color of the Kentucky Oaks and breast cancer awareness, into their Oaks attire.
The first ever PINK OUT at Churchill Downs in 2009 had impressive results. From hats to handkerchiefs, suits to sundresses, sunglasses to stilettos, ties to socks, Oaks guests were “tickled pink” to show their support by sporting all shades of rose, fuchsia, magenta and melon!
Learn more about the 2010 Kentucky Oaks PINK OUT – and all of the Oaks Day activities – by visiting the official Kentucky Oaks Web site, http://www.KentuckyOaks.com.
"Boar's Head" one of the nation's leading manufacturers of deli meats and cheeses, supported the fight against breast cancer with its Pink Ribbon EverRoast™ Chicken Salad Croissant, during the 136th running of the Kentucky Oaks® at Churchill Downs®. Boar's Head donated $1 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® for each sandwich sold from food service venues around the race track.
Featuring a pink raspberry vinaigrette dressing, this special Boar's Head sandwich will be offered one day only in support of Komen for the Cure, the world's largest breast cancer advocacy organization and partner of the Kentucky Oaks.
Blind Luck was the winner of the Kentucky Oaks.
Sara Herbert-Galloway
