A Night at the Races with Rescuing Families, Inc. in Franklin Square

Posted Sunday, April 16, 2023 12:12 am

Carolyn Foley, left, and Linda December were ready to bid on their horses at the Rescuing Families, Inc. Night at the Races fundraiser.

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Rosie, left, and Charlie Iannotta dressed in their best Kentucky Derby hat’s for the contest portion of the event.

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Beth, left, and Angelo Marro sport their festive Kentucky Derby hats and Rescuing Families, Inc. apparel in support of the Franklin Square non-profit.

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Rena Capri, left, John Iaconna, Jane Duke, Christine Smith, Lorraine Brudecki and Charlie Iannotta got into the jockey spirit at the Kentucky Derby adult-only party.

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Vincent, left, and Gina Centauro of Rescuing Families, Inc. hosted the fun event at the VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square as a way to raise money to benefit their non-profit organization.

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By Ana Borruto

Vincent and Gina Centauro brought the Kentucky Derby to Franklin Square for a second time on March 31 with their annual Night at the Races fundraiser event.

Dozens of attendees showed up in their best Kentucky Derby hat for a chance to win a contest prize. There were other cash prizes as well, along with raffle baskets, a wheel of prizes and a balloon pop raffle.

The event also featured a live miniature racetrack.

At the start of each race, guests participated in an auction for ownership of one of the horses offered. After all horses were auctioned for the race, bets were then placed on any horse.

Derby-goers had a chance to own a horse for one race or for all the races.

Several local restaurants donated food for guests to enjoy, including Olivetto Italian Restaurant, Tulip Caterers, Valley Caterers, Capo Panino Floral Park, Chef Gigi’s Place and more.

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