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Benefit Polo Match to be Held for Injured Jockey
The Brandywine Polo Grounds will hots a benefit for injured jockey, Jake Chalfin.
Come out and enjoy a day of polo – plus support a worthy cause: to raise funds for injured steeplechase jockey, Jake Chalfin.
Admission includes a chance to meet the riders, stroll the grounds and see vendors, an antique car show, and carriage parade during the champagne “divot” stomp. There will also be a special "Jockey Chukker,” featuring many of Chalfin’s friends who will attempt to play a sport they are not used to: polo.
Of course, the highlight of the day is the polo game featuring the professional players of the Brandywine Polo Club. Bring a picnic and enjoy food and drink while you’re watching the game. Following the game, convene to a covered area and enjoy an Open Bar and BBQ picnic. Live entertainment will be part of the fun.
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The “Chasin’ for Chalfin” team - comprised of a group of close friends and family – was established to help with the long-term healthcare expenses (in excess of $1 million) for Jake Chalfin. He suffered a spinal cord injury when he fell from his horse while competing at the last year’s Blue Ridge Fall Races in Berryville, Va.
For more information on tickets, sponsorship or vendor opportunities, please contact Ericka Fuchsloch at fuchslochee@comcast.net or 856-630-9170. You can follow Jake’s progress and previous fundraising events by visiting the web site.
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Features: Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the event . Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy before the BBQ starts at 5:30. Limited number of field side tailgate spots are available for additional $20 (per car).
If you are unable to attend but would like to donate to Jake's cause checks are payable to: “Jake Chalfin Beneficiary Trust”, 111 Spottswood Lane, Kennett Square, PA 19348
Web site: www.chasinforchalfin.com. Enter “like” on the Chasin’Chalfin Facebook page.
Phone: Sue McElroy 484-678-7307
Where: The Brandywine Polo Club, located at 232 Polo Rd. Toughkenamon, PA.
Date: July 17th (rain date to be determined)
Time: Gates open at 1 PM, match starts at 3PM.
