The California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) received its first-ever grant from the Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA). With the reduction of racing dates in the state, CARMA sought out additional forms of funding to support its one-of-a-kind Placement Program. The program assists racing owners and trainers directly with the safe retirement of their racehorses by Read More
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CARMAthon Raises More Than $141,000 for Retired Racehorses
After the Fundraiser Date Passed, Donations Continued Pouring in for over a Week DEL MAR, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021 – The goodwill of the racing industry and equine enthusiasts reached far beyond CARMAthon’s event date and expectations. While CARMA’s fundraiser technically concluded on Saturday, August 21, donations continued to roll in for over a week Read More
CARMA Summer Fundraiser, CARMAthon, Generates Over $125,000
CARMA Summer Fundraiser, CARMAthon, Generates Over $125,000 DEL MAR, Calif., Aug. 22, 2021 – Brought back for an encore performance, CARMA’s summer fundraiser, CARMAthon did not disappoint. The nonprofit dedicated to Thoroughbred aftercare raised over $125,000 to help fund its programs. With the help of TVG, CARMAthon shared the spotlight on Pacific Classic Day and Read More
CARMAthon to Return on Pacific Classic Day
Just like every good movie deserves a sequel, every successful fundraiser should have an encore. California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) is revamping its summer online fundraiser which will be live on TVG on Saturday, August 21st – sharing the Pacific Classic Day coverage. Heartwarming and uplifting stories of Thoroughbred aftercare will be shared on CARMA’s Read More
2021 Grant Cycle Opens
The 2021 California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) grant cycle opened on Sunday, June 20. Dedicated to preserving and protecting the quality of life of Thoroughbreds, CARMA has granted more than $4.8 million to organizations that retire, retrain, and re-home California-raced horses. With the support of the racing industry, generous donations, and fundraising events that CARMA Read More
May Placement Program Graduates
High school kids weren’t the only ones graduating in May. Three retired racehorses graduated from the Placement Program last month and are starting their new careers with approved aftercare charities. You haven’t even met two of the horses yet, and we’re excited to introduce you to them. Do you want to help retired racehorses? You Read More