SRF’s match nearing 40%

Cream Ridge, NJ – 12/3/2024 – Today, a gift for a horse means two receive the help they need.

This is Loretta, an example of how your gift impacts a life. She is an unbranded Standardbred found at risk in many ways. She was not only emaciated, suffered from numerous injuries, and struggling to breathe, she also wore a tag from the USDA to ship to slaughter in Mexico. When help comes, look how it saves a life! (photos below)

The Standardbred Retirement Foundation (SRF) is facing a critical fundraising challenge with an urgent need to raise funds. Given the generous offer to match donations up to $50,000, this is a pivotal moment for the foundation to secure vital resources. This match offer has been the largest to date; $19,560. has been received and today is the last day to realize how powerful your gift is with this generous match offer.

The urgency is clear, and the challenge is great, but so is the potential for success. Here’s how you can make a difference:

The Horses:

With more than 400 horses under their care, SRF is facing the responsibility of ensuring that each one receives the proper medical care, food, shelter, and rehabilitation. Some of these horses narrowly escaped horrific fates, such as being sent to slaughter after years of hard work and racing. Your donation helps to give them a second chance at life and a loving home.

Matching Opportunity:

The SRF relies heavily on donations, with 92% of their funding coming from the generosity of individuals and fundraising events. Every donation, large or small, makes a significant impact. This matching gift opportunity $50,000. is an extraordinary chance to double the difference you can make amplifying your impact and allowing them to continue caring for more horses in need.

Whether you’re donating for a specific horse or for the general fund, or to a specific fund in need, your gift will go directly to the horses and their needs.

How You Can Help:

• Donate Today: Every dollar counts. Whether it’s $25, $50, $100, or more, it will be doubled under the matching program.
• Share the Message: Encourage others to donate by spreading the word. Use social media, email, or word of mouth to let friends, family, and colleagues know about this urgent need.
• Sponsor a Horse: If you’ve been considering sponsoring a specific horse, now is the perfect time to do so, knowing your contribution will have double the impact; 400 of these noble warriors are listed below.
• Donate in Honor of a Loved One: You can also make a donation in memory or honor of someone special, knowing that you are helping provide a safe future for horses in need.

Why It Matters:

The Standardbred Retirement Foundation plays a critical role in saving horses that have given so much to the racing industry and to rural communities. For many of these horses, SRF is their last hope. With the matching offer, your donation will provide essential care, shelter, medical attention, and the opportunity for these horses to live out their lives in peace and comfort.

Let’s make the most of this incredible matching opportunity. Together, we can ensure that these horses receive the love and care they so richly deserve.

Donate now—every dollar counts, and time is running out.

From the Standardbred Retirement Foundation