raffle to benefit Irion children( of Fairmount couple)

tammysinnett · Postby **tammysinnett** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 1:39 pm

2 Year Old Filly Being Raffled To Benefit Irion Children
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2 Year Old Filly Being Raffled To Benefit Irion Children

Two Year Old Kentucky Bred filly named CHASE'S DANCE is being raffled to benefit the children of Fairmount Park trainers Sue & Dale Irion, who were tragically killed on August 18th when their pickup truck collided with a train.

Two year old CHASE'S DANCE is by GERI out of LOLA'S DANCER by SAINT BALLADO and is Breeder's Cup Nominate

Tickets are $10.00 per chance with the winner to be drawn at the HBPA Paddock Sale on Saturday, September 23, 2006. The filly is located in & will need to be picked up by the winner from Collinsville, IL.

Tickets are available in the HBPA office at Fairmount Park or in the ITHA Office in N. IL, or by calling 618-345-7724.

See attached site for catalog page of filly thankyou.....trying to help a fellow horse family Tammy

http://www.barntowire.com/smf/index.php?topic=8322.0

WarHorse · Postby **WarHorse** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:28 pm

Damn, that really sucks. I knew Sue and Heather, and remember Heather's being vaulted by a 2YO back in 2001.

Vibes for the kids. :cry:

emmad · Postby **emmad** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:13 pm

Heather plays and post's on a horse SIM game that I play. (not the one in siggie)

She won her first race the other day as sole trainer now instead of in partnership. Was hoping she would do her parents proud and we all assured her she did.

She is actually a little worried about this auction in that she doesn't want the filly to go to someone who doesn't know how to care for her. Not sure how to reassure her on this point.

PHAR LAP · Postby **PHAR LAP** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:30 pm

How very sad for those children :cry:

I hope they are in good hands and pray they will overcome this tragidy in their lives. I can't imagine what they are going through right now. :cry:

I think we should all donate even without the thought of getting the filly!

Briscomomma · Postby **Briscomomma** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 2:38 am

If you are not interested in the filly (Please don't buy a ticket if you don't want her and/or aren't able to care for her properly) you can just make a direct donation to the memorial fund set up to care for Heather, Cody & Jeremy as follows:

Make Checks Payable To:
"Dale & Sue Irion Donation"

Mail to:
U.S. Bank
501 Belt Line Rd
Collinsville, IL 62234

These kids need the help. Heather is just 22 and now has to care for a full stable of horses as well as her youngest brother who still has two years of high school left before he graduates.

PHAR LAP · Postby **PHAR LAP** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 10:09 am

Thank you

I see this filly sold before and only for $1,000
do you have any more information on her?

Thanks for sharing their ages for some reason I thought they were younger. Still must be hard.

PHAR LAP · Postby **PHAR LAP** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 1:58 pm

Has the winner been picked yet?