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Join us in celebrating 40 years of impactful work at CATRA’s Third Annual Kentucky Derby Gala on May 2, 2025. This event offers donor companies and sponsors a unique opportunity to support our mission while gaining significant exposure to a dedicated, nationwide audience.
Why Sponsor or Donate?
Proven Success & Reach:
In 2024, we raised over $45,000 through our Gala and online auction, attracting bids from 35 states and securing donations from all 50 states.
Sponsors such as UPMC, Thrivent, Merrill Lynch, and Invariant Financial received recognition across national platforms and at our sold-out Gala with 160 attendees.
Exceptional Visibility: Your support will be prominently highlighted through:
- Email Campaigns: Reaching our expanding subscriber base.
- Social Media: Targeted promotions to an active, engaged audience.Event Program
- Event Program: Recognition in print distributed to all Gala attendees.
- Website & Online Auction Platform: Featuring your brand on CATRA.net and the nationwide Bidding for Good platform.
Engaged Attendance: Sponsors receive tickets as part of their sponsorship package, offering the chance to network and celebrate with a dynamic crowd. Our sponsors have consistently attended and valued connecting directly with our supporters.
Event Highlights:
Online Auction: Begins April 12th, extending your exposure over multiple weeks.
Gala Night: A Derby-inspired evening featuring food, live entertainment, silent and live auctions, and a raffle.
Post-Gala Auction: An additional opportunity for late-arriving donations to generate even more impact and visibility for sponsor
Make an Impact: Your partnership as a donor or sponsor directly supports CATRA's mission to provide quality equine and animal-assisted therapeutic programs to individuals of all abilities in the Capital area. By aligning with us, you contribute to enhancing the physical, spiritual, intellectual, mental, emotional, and social well-being of our participants through a holistic approach. Your support enables us to continue offering therapeutic riding experiences that foster an atmosphere of support, respect, and health for our community.
Celebrate with us, make a difference, and enjoy the prestige of aligning with this milestone event.
