HOW RACING FANS CAN HELP
Named in memory of jockey, Don MacBeth, who died of cancer on
March 1, 1987, the Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund is a staunchly supported charity to
assist injured and disabled riders. The fund was co-founded in late 1987 by actor/comedian
Tim Conway and Judy McCarron, wife of Hall of Fame jockey, Chris McCarron.
To date, we have provided assistance to over 1000 riders,
many of whom had nowhere else to turn for help. The assistance provided includes:
renovation of homes to accommodate the use of wheelchairs, conversion of vans and cars
with hand controls and side-gate lifts, prosthetic devices, wheelchairs, various types of
physical therapy equipment, ophthalmological and dental care, plastic surgery, house and
trailer payments, and food, rent and basic living expenses.
There are many riders in need of assistance. The fund
assists an average of 30-to- 50 riders each month. The amount provided to the riders
varies based on need, ranging from $400 to several thousand dollars. This represents
approximately $20,000 a month or $240,000 a year disbursed to injured riders in need.
The Don MacBeth Fund assists only licensed jockeys or
exercise riders, injured on the racetrack in a track related incident, and who are in need
of financial assistance. The Fund assists thoroughbred and quarter horse riders throughout
North America. A thorough screening of each case is made before any funds are disbursed.
The Don MacBeth Memorial Jockey Fund provides a much
needed safety net to riders and their families.We hope that we may count on all of the
fans and friends of racing to help us to continue. If every fan just donated as little as $2.00 many riders could be helped.
A donation may be made:
In memory of
a loved one
For a holiday gift
For any special occasion
We will send a card on your behalf.
Donations are tax deductible. We cannot accept donations over the Internet, so please
complete the form below, then print this page and return it with your check to the address
listed to the left.
PLEASE HELP BY SENDING YOUR
DONATIONS TO THE ADDRESS LISTED AT THE LEFT.
Make your check payable to:
THE DON MacBETH MEMORIAL JOCKEY FUND
Federal Tax Exempt I.D.
#95-4115917