Churchill Downs Team Members Volunteer with Brightside Foundation as Part of 50 Days Countdown Celebration to Milestone 150th Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, KY., (March 19, 2024) – Churchill Downs Racetrack (Churchill Downs) team members volunteered with Brightside Foundation in celebration of 50 days until the 150th Kentucky Derby. Team members rolled up their sleeves to participate in a neighborhood cleanup event in the South Louisville community surrounding the world famous racetrack. Through this partnership, Churchill Downs showcased its unwavering dedication to preserving the natural beauty of its surroundings while actively engaging with the local community.

This volunteer event builds upon Churchill Downs 150 days countdown to the milestone 150th Running of the Kentucky Derby. On milestone dates, team member volunteer events have been scheduled to give back to the local Louisville community that contributes to the magic and history of both Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby. To kick-start the 150 day countdown, team members volunteered with community partner New Directions in their Repair Initiative, providing critical home repairs to individuals living in the South Louisville neighborhoods surrounding the racetrack. To celebrate 100 days until Derby 150, team members volunteered with Thoroughbred Aftercare partner Second Stride in a barn cleanup event at Chorleywood Farm in Prospect, Kentucky.

This neighborhood cleanup event also extends Churchill Downs partnership with Brightside as the presenting sponsor of the 2024 Gallopalooza. Returning for its fourth rendition this year, Gallopalooza was created as a civic pride initiative to beautify the streets of Louisville, encourage local exploration, increase tourism, showcase local artists and generate civic pride. Since its inception in 2003, Gallopalooza has supported Brightside and its community beautification efforts with this year being no different and introducing 150 new incredible horse statutes to the Louisville area.

Brightside’s mission is to unite people in clean and green activities to beautify the city and foster community pride. It has been donor-funded and volunteer-driven since its establishment in 1986. Brightside envisions a city where all Louisvillians enjoy a high quality of life derived from clean and green practices and programs.

To learn more about Brightside Foundation and how you can support their mission of uniting people in clean and green activities, visit:

www.brightsidefoundation.com