Evening At The Races Recap
Evening At The Races 2025
Our recent event, "Evening At The Races," presented by Tudor Financial and Bockrath Flooring & Rugs, held at the Presidential Banquet Center, was a resounding success, drawing a sold-out crowd of 400 enthusiastic attendees. The evening was filled with excitement, entertainment, and delicious culinary delights, making it a night to remember.
Guests enjoyed classic American fare including hotdogs, sliders, wings, and a unique mashed potato bar. The culinary experience was further enhanced by a complimentary signature drink, the refreshing mint julep, which perfectly complemented the evening's theme.
Dessert was a highlight, thanks to the generous donations from Mary Thieman. Attendees indulged in a delectable assortment of freshly baked cookies, featuring flavors such as bourbon balls, peppermint, and lemon.
Certainly, the highlight of the evening was the horse races. Guests placed their bets and erupted in cheers as the horses charged toward the finish line. We would like to express our gratitude to our race sponsors for their ongoing support.
- Chapel Electric
- P&R Communications Service, Inc.
- PuroClean of Dayton
- The Uhl Agency
- Power Athlete
- Wolf Creek Company Portable Piping Products
- Slyders Tavern
- Brixey & Meyer
- A3L Landscape and Hardscape Group
- King Orthodontics
Adding to the festive atmosphere, a DJ and photo booth were sponsored by KIA of Beavercreek, X-pert Roofing, and Poelking Chiropractic. The lively music and memorable photo keepsakes added extra flair to the evening.
Our silent auction featured enticing items such as a Family Fun basket and coveted tickets to the Dayton Air Show. The standout item, however, was a luxurious week-long vacation rental in Siesta Key!
One of the event's highlights was our beloved annual piggy bank auction. This year, we showcased 10 unique, staff-designed piggy banks, each filled with exciting prizes. The winning horses received a specially crafted horse head bank filled with gold coins, also designed by our talented staff.
"Evening At The Races" was a fun night filled with joy, friendship, and unforgettable memories. We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, donors, staff, volunteers and attendees for making this event a remarkable success. Your support not only made the evening possible but also helped us raise funds for our cause. We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year for another spectacular event!
Special Thanks:
Event Committee
Rick Willits - Chair
Brad Ditzel
Kelli Campbell
Lora Damron
Megan Buckle
Volunteers
Claudia Burnell
Conor Ryan
Dan Edwards
Jan Burden
John Harkness
Nick Sorice
Riley Abshire
Media Sponsors
Dayton Daily News
iHeart Media
ThinkTV
Table Sponsors
Dorwood Optimist
Donna Berkeley
Entertainment Sponsors
KIA of Beavercreek
X-pert Roofing
Poelking Chiropractic
Donations
937 Salon and Spa
Adventure Reef Water Park
Archer’s
Arrow Wine
Autozone
Barry’s Bagel
Bonbright
Buckeye Ecocare
Buckeye Vodka
Bullwinkles
Cane’s
Cassano’s
CenterPoint
Chuy’s
City BBQ
Costco
Dan Morrison
Dayton Air Show
Dayton Dragons
Doubleday’s
Elsa’s
Everybody’s Fitness
Eudora
Firehouse Subs
Frickers
Funnybone
Gameday
Gerdes Turf Farm
Greg Seitz Woodworking
Grieve
Hank’s
Highfield Door
Hollywood Racing & Casino
Hot Spot
Houser Asphalt
Jersey Mikes
Kings Island
Longhorn
Lunne
Marions
Massage Envy
Maui Whitening
OFF Par
Ohio State Fair
Olive Garden
Panera
Penn Station
Rick Wemple
Rocky’s Ace Hardware
Rooster’s
Ross GMC
Rudy Dudon
Skyline
Sonic
Steve Nieswonger
Submarine House
USA Tire & Oil Change
Warped Wing
Whitewater
Whitt’s
Woodman Lanes
Zen Nails
