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The Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation
Philanthropic organization focused on the health, education and welfare of those involved in the horse racing communityThe Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation is a philanthropic organization
focused on the health, education and welfare of all involved in the horse racing community.
Because of your contributions we can help support injured jockeys and their families.
WHAT WE DO
The Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation is a philanthropic organization focused on the health, education and welfare of those involved in the horse racing community.
Our goal is to ensure that The Sam Thompson Foundation grows larger every year in order to provide support for as many disabled jockeys as possible.
Our goal is to ensure that The Sam Thompson Foundation grows larger every year in order to provide support for as many disabled jockeys as possible.
EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING
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FUNDRAISING EVENTS
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RECIPIENTS' STORIES
Do you know a disabled jockey in need of support and/or the education of their family?
Nominate A Recipient
Nominate A Recipient
Anne Von Rosen
First recipient of funds from the Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation
Jockey Anne Von Rosen, who was paralyzed in a riding accident received a donation from the Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation .
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Alyssa Selman
Second recipient of funds from the Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation
Jockey Alyssa Selman was thrown to the ground and seriously injured when the horse she was riding clipped hooves with the horse in front of her.
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Oscar Andrade
THIRD RECIPIENT OF FUNDS FROM THE SAM THOMPSON MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Jockey Oscar Andrade was involved in a spill in 2001 that left him a T-4 paraplegic. Oscar's only request during his rehab was to be able to ride a horse again.
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TESTIMONIALS
Thank you so very much for your help.
Thank you so much for your help. You don't know how little goes a long way and how much it lifts the spirit to know someone cares. The foundation truly honors Sam and everything he stood for.
Hi Laura. Just wanted to let you know I got the check today. Thank you to the Sam Thompson Foundation for the help. It means a lot to me....Thank you once again and God bless you!
LATEST NEWS
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 31,2020
Congratulations to the STMF Racing Youth Scholarship Award Recipients
Are you looking for a breeding for 2020? The Sam Thompson Foundation will be auctioning a breeding to two WORLD CHAMPIONS at the Heritage Winter Mixed Sale!!!!
