The Chasin for Chalfin team has whipped up another fundraising event to benefit, jockey, Jake Chalfin, who was paralyzed from the chest down as the result of a fall at the 2010 Blue Ridge Fall Races.

This fundraising event will be held at the beautiful Greenspring Valley Hunt Club, located at 13920 Mantua Mill Road in Reisterstown, MD 21136. It is on the same day as the Maryland Grand National Steeplechase race. Spectators are encouraged to come by after the race. The festivities will run from 5- 11PM. There will be Food, drinks, dancing and silent auction. A good time will sure to be had by all.

Ticket prices are:
$50 per person before April 15
$60 at the door
Children under 12 are free

For advanced ticket sales, please send checks made out to “Jake Chalfin Beneficiary Trust” to: Chasin’ for Chalfin 111 Spottswood Lane Kennett Square, PA 19348. The organizers are accepting sponsors and silent auction items for this event. Deadline is April 15, 2011.

To date, nearly $300,000 has been raised from proceeds of Stealin’ the Start, the first fundraising event which was held in December 2010, and through many generous donations. With estimates of long-term costs exceeding $1 million, we still have a long way to go to help Jake meet the extraordinary expenses that he is facing. A benefit polo match is in the works for July 17th to be held at the Brandywine Polo Club. We will be looking for sponsorships for that event as well.