Kentucky Derby Party to raise awareness of animal abuse

May 5, 2016

Daniel Seamans,

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Poplar Grove is holding its 3rd Annual Fundraiser in honor of a severely abused horse that lived its final days in the comfort of their sanctuary.

Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. organizers are having a Kentucky Derby Party to help support the Animal Sanctuary to raise awareness for equine abuse and neglect.

It’s in honor of a horse named “Bonnie”. You can read her story by clicking on the photo.

Click to enlarge photo. Courtesy: Poplar Grove

Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. and close at 8:30 p.m. This is a +21 event. Ticket admission includes OPEN BAR, Southern Cuisine, Music from The Phantom Playboys, Hat Contest, Cigar Bar, and more.

You can watch a feature we did on the Animal Sanctuary by clicking here.