The Iroquois Steeplechase Announces the Formation of The Iroquois Alliance
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NASHVILLE, TENN. Oct. 15, 2010--The Iroquois Steeplechase, Nashville’s premier equestrian race and annual rite of spring, announced today the formation of The Iroquois Alliance.
The Iroquois Alliance’s mission will be to support the steeplechase by providing volunteers on race day and for all related events. Additionally, alliance members will be responsible for providing information about the event and its benefits to the community. Its members will serve as ambassadors for the Steeplechase and its benefits to the greater Nashville community.
“I feel confident that the outstanding group of individuals that form The Iroquois Alliance will use their respective talents to advance the goals of The Iroquois Steeplechase and provide invaluable assistance to this Nashville tradition,” said Dwight Hall, chairman. “The Iroquois Alliance will also play an important role as we again work to benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.”
Deborah Lovett will serve as president of the Iroquois Alliance. Lovett, an equestrian fan, also serves as chair of the Antiques and Garden Show of Nashville, is an auction committee member for the Swan Ball and a committee chair of the Nashville Symphony Ball.
“I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to support an annual event that serves our community in such a rich and outstanding way, year after year,” said Lovett.
Additional members of the Iroquois Alliance include: Sylvia Bradbury, David Ewing, Laura Stockett Roberts, Carol and Frank Daniels, John and Lake Easkin, Clyde Russell, Jeff and Melinda Ballser, Dr. Jonathan Gitman, Ralph Schulz, Beth Alexander, Julie Gordon, Cathy Ralph and Donna Dalton.
Individuals interested in joining the Iroquois Alliance should contact Deborah Lovett at iroquoisalliance@iroquoissteeplechase.org or by calling 800-619-4802. The alliance is funded by membership dues and donations.
The 2011 Iroquois Steeplechase will be the 70th running and the 30th year that the event has benefitted the Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hosptial at Vanderbilt. This year’s race will take place on Saturday, May 14.
About the Iroquois Steeplechase
Held on the second Saturday of every May at Nashville’s Percy Warner Park, the Iroquois Steeplechase is the premier spring race in American steeplechasing and Music City’s traditional rite of spring – typically attracting more than 25,000 spectators. Since being designated in 1981 as the official charity of the Iroquois Steeplechase, the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has received more than $9 million from the event proceeds. For information on advance ticket purchases, corporate and hospitality tents, and tailgating and RV spaces, visit www.iroquoissteeplechase.org or call (615) 591-2991.
About the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
The Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt is a leader in pediatric care, ranked as one of the best children's hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and 15th in the nation by Parents magazine. The Children's Hospital provides 222 beds for the highest level of pediatric care and is also a top-level teaching and research facility. The Children's Hospital features Centers of Excellence for the treatment of diabetes and congenital heart disorders and offers services for cancer, organ and bone marrow transplants, level 1 pediatric trauma, treatment for developmental disorders and the highest designated level NICU in the state.
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The Iroquois Steeplechase is a registered service mark of the Volunteer State Horsemen’s Foundation.
Jeff Bradford, the Bradford Group, 615.515.4888, jcb@bradfordgrp.com
Natalie Townsend, the Bradford Group, 615.515.4884, natalietownsend@bradfordgrp.com