Above is a bronze  Memorial to fallen Jockeys, which is at Caulfield Racecourse.

We are looking at a similar Memorial to be placed at Randwick Racecourse.

We would appreciate any financial support to help fund the cost.

2012  NATIONAL JOCKEYS TRUST LUNCHEON

Venue:

4th May 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with two jockeys who have serious injuries as a result of falls during a race.

Louise Cooper who fell at Edenhope 24th March 2012

Kristy Banks who fell at Toowoomba 31st December 2011

A few other jockeys have had injuries over the past few months and we wish them a quick recovery

3rd May 2012

THANK YOU

National Jockey Celebration Days in 2012 have already been celebrated in Western Australia; Northern Teritory; Queensland & Tasmania. We thank everyone who supported the Trust on those days.

Victoria held a fabulous National Jockeys Trust Fund-Raising Day on 28th April with a luncheon for nearly 300 people. Thanks to all involved and all who supported.

Please remember these dates for our remaining 2012 Celebration Days:

25th August          Caulfield

25th August          Morphettville

1st September     Rosehill

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                                          The National Jockeys Celebration Day 2012

The National Jockeys Celebration Day is an initiative of the Australian Jockeys Association, to establish a day to:

•    Recognise the contribution that both former and current jockeys have made to the thoroughbred industry;
•    To commemorate those jockeys who have lost their lives in riding accidents; and
•    To raise funds for the National Jockeys Trust.


Whilst support for fundraising efforts is growing, the National Jockeys Trust faces a real challenge in raising the funds that are required to provide meaningful assistance to an acceptable percentage of those who qualify under the NJT’s charter.  

Our dilemma however is to raise sufficient funds so that we might begin to assist those in need.  The Celebration Day is just one way we can raise much needed funds for the trust. Currently there are numerous jockeys nationally who are suffering hardship because of their injuries.  There have been several jockeys in recent years that have suffered such injuries where they will never ride again.  Some of their injuries are permanent disabling, including serious spinal and head injuries.

On designated days throughout Australia NJT merchandise will be sold at racetracks and other outlets to raise funds for the Trust.  To make an online donation please click the Donate button on our home page at www.njt.org.au

Please be sure to check which date the NJCD will be happening in your state.

TAS – Sunday March 4- Devonport
VIC- Saturday 25th August- Caulfield
NSW-Saturday1st September- Rosehill
QLD – Saturday 14^th April- Doomben
SA – Saturday 25^th August- Morphetville
WA –Saturday 24^th March- Ascot

NT- Wednesday 25^th April- Darwin