Today is the start of After the Finish Line™, a funding non-profit for Thoroughbred racehorses and broodmares. Below is our press release that includes our website address. Please forward our website to help spread the word of this worthwhile cause.
www.afterthefinishline.info/Press_Release.html
Media Contact: Dawn Mellen, (858) 350-1371
[email protected]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
After the Finish Line™ Launches New Non-Profit and Website for Thoroughbred Racehorses
Our Mission: To provide funding for rescue and retirement organizations ensuring quality care and safe homes for Thoroughbred horses…after the finish line!
October 8, 2007 - San Diego, Ca - The newly formed San Diego-based National 501(C)(3) funding non-profit organization After the Finish Line™ has just been initiated to benefit Thoroughbred racehorses and broodmares that can no longer race or breed. The greatest victory for a Thoroughbred is not winning a race, but winning the race to live long past their days on the racetrack. Thoroughbreds can transition into second careers such as jumpers, trail and companion horses when they are done racing if given the chance.
After the Finish Line™ will provide funding assistance to Thoroughbred rescue organizations across the United States through yearly grants and an Emergency Fund to assist horses as needed. Rescue organizations bear the financial burden of caring for these unwanted horses. After the Finish Line™ was created for Thoroughbreds that have no means of support.
Dawn Mellen President/Treasurer of After the Finish Line™, along with Vice President Diana Baker and Lisa Amarino, Secretary have been involved in Thoroughbred racehorse rescue for 30 years collectively and have held Board positions with other rescue and retirement organizations. Mellen, with an extensive background in Marketing and Finance, realized there was a lack of funding to support and to ensure the welfare of these horses. Mellen became inspired to make a better life for the horses by bringing like minded people together who want to help via After the Finish Line™.
After the Finish Line™ relies on the generosity of a National community of individuals, corporations and foundations to support its commitment toward these noble animals. All donations and bequests are tax deductible. The launching of the organization’s new website www.AftertheFinish-Line.Org provides important information and easy ways to donate. You don’t have to be a racing fan to become involved.
After the Finish Line™ exists to honor, respect and provide a voice for Thoroughbred horses ensuring their welfare off the racetrack and by respecting them for their achievements. There are alternatives to slaughter.
Mailing address:
After the Finish Line™, 3525 Del Mar Heights Road, PMB 397, San Diego, CA 92130
For more information please visit www.AftertheFinish-Line.Org or call (858) 350-1371
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