1. 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. 91007
Office: (626) 574-6498
www.WinnersFoundation.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: BOB FLETCHER 626-574-6498 OR 626-945-0880
JULIE VALLANTE 626-574-6498 OR 626-233-9579
WinnersFoundationCelebratesover30 years of service to employeesofCAHorse Racing
Industry
ARCADIA – A fewmonthsbefore the doorsopenedforthe inaugural Breeders’CupatHollywood
Park onNovember10, 1984, the doorsopenedforWinnersFoundationwhich,like the Breeders’
Cup,continuesworkinguninterruptedtothisday. But unlike the Breeders’Cup,which
celebratestwodaysa year,the workof the WinnersFoundationislargelyuncelebrated365
daysa year,often24 hours a day as the Foundationcontinuallyassiststhose whoworkwithand
care for the horsesandthe racetracks.
The WinnersFoundationprovidesavital service tothe Californiahorse racingcommunity,with
a large referral base andrelationshipswithamyriadof mental healthandsubstance abuse
treatmentfacilities –bothinand out patient,cityandcountyservices,soberlivingenvironments
and mental healthpractitioners. All arrangementsandreferralsmade byWinnersare atno cost
to the employee orhis/herfamilymember,andconfidentialityisparamount.
“The racingcommunityhasalwaysbeenabouttakingcare of itsownand WinnersFoundationis
blessedtobe allowedtoofferandsupportsecondchancesforthose employeeswhohave life
style struggles”saysBobFletcher,Executive Directorof the Foundation.
In 1984, Lou Rowan,one of the original foundersof the OakTree RacingAssociation,enlisted
several otherprominenthorsemenincludingGinoRoncelli,HermanSmith,Jr.,andJoe McAnally
to developaservice tohelpandheal those withthese afflictions.Fromthatmissionstatement,
WinnersFoundationwasestablished. Fromthe backstretchtothe FrontOffice,Winners
Foundationhasexpandeditsreachtohelpmore employeesandtheirfamiliesgetasecond
chance at life andat work.
“There islittle roomforerror on the track and inthe barnswhendealingwiththe powerof a
race horse,”saidone notedThoroughbredtrainerinsupportof employeeshelpedbyWinners
Foundation. “We needeveryone sharp-eyedandclear-headedwhenhandlingthese beautiful
horses. Inthisindustry,we take care of our own. Good talentishard to come by. Winners
Foundationhascounseledseveralof ouremployeesbacktoa sense of fulfillment,peaceof
mind,anda productive life. We wanttocontinue thislegacyof takingcare of our horsesand
our workers. WinnersFoundationhelpsusgetthere.”

2. “Having WinnersFoundationandtheirservicesavailable providesanenormousvalue tothe
racing industry,”saidone Californiarace trackexecutive. “Theirreferral services,programsand
ongoingsupportallowustohelpall our valuedemployeesreturntoanormal life andregular
employment. The returnof a renewedemployee outweighsthe economic costtous every
time.”
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Foundedin1984, WinnersFoundationisanon-profitorganizationestablishedtoprovide
information,supportandreferral servicestoemployeesandfamilymembersof the California
thoroughbredhorse racingcommunity.
Our primarypurpose isto assistmen andwomenwhose personal andprofessional livesare
beingadverselyaffectedasa resultof substance abuse,compulsivegamblingormental health
issues.
We have a large referral networkof confidential community-basedservicesandagencies.Each
situation isgearedtobestsupportinganindividual'sdesire tochange theirlivesforthe better.
For confidential assistance,more informationorwaysyoucan help,please call 626-574-6498 or
visitusat www.winnersfoundation.org
Winners Foundation is a 501 (c) 3. Tax ID #: 95-3929755