Over $150K Raised By Roswell Nonprofit At Down Home Derby Fundraiser

ROSWELL, GA — A Roswell nonprofit raised over $150,000 this month to help support high-quality early education.

The Children’s Development Academy (CDA), raised the funds on May 7 at their 12th annual Down Home Derby fundraiser, according to a news release. This year’s fundraiser was held at Reid Barn in Cumming. Guests enjoyed a live viewing of the Kentucky Derby, dinner, dancing and games all benefitting the CDA.

The Down Home Derby is a long-standing tradition in North Fulton, but the CDA hasn’t been able to hold the event for the last two years because of the pandemic, according to the nonprofit.

Money raised at the event helps support the CDA’s mission of affording all children in the community high-quality early education.

“We were so happy we were able to bring back the Down Home Derby fundraiser this year after two years without it,” said CDA CEO and Executive Director Maggie DeCan in a statement. “While we had a lot of fun with our Derby theme and got to watch a great upset in the race, the most important part of the night was sharing our mission and letting guests see their donations at work. We were overwhelmed with the generosity of everyone who attended.”