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Down Home Derby Returns To Benefit Low-Income Children
The eighth annual event, a fundraiser for Roswell-based Child Development Association, will be held May 7 at Iron Horse in Milton.
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ROSWELL, GA -- The 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby will mark the Child Development Association’s 8th Annual Down Home Derby.
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The Home Depot Down Home Derby celebration includes live viewing of the Kentucky Derby, a wine pull, live music by Magno Music and new this year, a cornhole tournament.
Guests will enjoy a fabulous dinner by Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails, signature cocktails by Tito’s Handmade Vodka and a bourbon experience by Four Roses Bourbon. Live and silent auctions will offer attendees a chance to score a bargain on wine and restaurant gifts to exotic vacations.
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“The CDA is a wonderful organization in the heart of Roswell that provides high quality care and early learning programs for children from low-income families," said Mickey Deaton, CDA’s Down Home Derby chair, Roswell Rotary member and long time Roswell resident said.
Along with betting on the winning Kentucky Derby horse, this year we are adding a cornhole tournament to give our guests an opportunity to compete for additional prizes.
All proceeds from the event supports the CDA’s Scholarship Fund.
"We are fortunate to live in a community that works together to make a difference in the lives of others," Deaton added. "We are grateful for the support of all our sponsors and look forward to having Brad Nitz of WSB-TV as this year’s emcee.”
The Down Home Derby is set for May 7 at Iron Horse 16470 Westbrook Road in Milton. Tickets are $150 per person. To purchase tickets, register for the auction and view our exciting auction items, visit the event's website. If you can’t attend the event, register for the auction to bid on great items and also purchase top-rated wine by the case.
The Child Development Association provides affordable early learning programs and childcare for children of low-income families in the Atlanta metro area. The CDA prepares children for success in education and life. The CDA is a 501(c)3 organization and tax deductible contributions may be made through their website. To learn more visit www.cdakids.org.
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Photo: Diane and Jim Dooley enjoy the 2015 Home Depot Down Home Derby. Credit: Child Development Association
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