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Thoroughbred industry establishes relief fund The Keeneland Foundation has volunteered to coordinate and administer a fund that the Thoroughbred industry is setting up to benefit victims of the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami that hit multiple countries in southern Asia on December 26. Proceeds from the fund will be given to Action Against Hunger and Direct Relief International. "The Thoroughbred industry is an international community," Keeneland President and CEO Nick Nicholson said. "This is our way of showing support for the people of southern Asia and nearby countries as they deal with the aftermath of this tragedy." According to the World Health Organization, up to five million people around the stricken area are lacking in basic necessities such as clean water, shelter, food and health care. Cash, checks and credit card donations will be accepted at the sales counter at Keeneland during the upcoming January Horses of All Ages Sale, which begins Monday and runs through Saturday. Consignors may also donate a portion of the proceeds from their sale receipts and credit card donations can be faxed to 859-288-4249. WinStar Farm is establishing the fund with an a donation of $100,000.
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