CARMA Grants $300,000 to 19 Thoroughbred Aftercare Charities

Bringing some much-needed good news to close out an unprecedented year of hardships, CARMA (California Retirement Management Account) is awarding $300,000 to 19 approved Thoroughbred aftercare organizations through its annual grant process. I can’t say enough positive things about our grant recipients this year. In light of all the challenges 2020 posed, they did a Read More

Santa Anita’s Runhappy Winner’s Circle Fan Cut-Outs to Benefit CARMA

Santa Anita’s Runhappy Winner’s Circle Fan Cut-Outs to Benefit CARMA While racing fans are notably and sadly absent from Santa Anita’s Autumn Meet due to COVID-19 restrictions, they can still be there in spirit with the new Virtual Runhappy Winner’s Circle Fan Cut-Outs. Similar to the cut-outs seen in Major League Baseball stadiums in the Read More

CARMA Summer Fundraiser, CARMAthon, Generates Over $120,000

Racing Community Rallies to Support Retired Racehorses and Aftercare Programs DEL MAR, Calif., Aug. 23, 2020 – When it comes to providing care for retired racehorses, even a global pandemic could not stop the racing community from coming together – virtually. CARMA, a nonprofit organization dedicated to Thoroughbred aftercare in California, hosted its summer fundraiser, Read More

CARMA Set to Shine on Pacific Classic Day

Amidst the wide-ranging effects of COVID-19, the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) has taken its annual fundraiser to the world wide web and will also be live on TVG on Saturday, August 22, 2020. The event named CARMAthon 2020, a playful nod to old-school telethons, hopes to generate online donations from the racing industry and equine enthusiasts through CARMA’s website. The donations will help fund its grant program, which assists more than 20 thoroughbred aftercare charities.