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INDIAN HILL

First annual InReturn Derby Party is set

Chuck Gibson
indianhill@communitypress.com

Saturday, May 7, marks the 142nd running of The Kentucky Derby in Louisville and the first InReturn Derby Party at Greenacres Art Foundation in Indian Hill.

InReturn is in Blue Ash and employs people who have suffered a traumatic brain injury in a structured, safe, work and life-skills training environment. The event includes fundraising with a live auction and “Fund-a-Need” program during the evening. InReturn development manager Alison Kaufman said this inaugural Derby Party event will benefit ongoing programs at InReturn which help associates reach their individual potential.

“The ‘Fund-a-Need’ is specifically going toward a therapist,” Kaufman said. “We would like to have a therapist here for the associates. We’re working out details, but we would like to get that fund started. Because of their challenges, they’re trying to process loss in their lives.”

The celebration is being held on the grounds of the Greenacres Art Foundation which features live horses and a breathtaking landscape. The 142nd run for the roses 2016 Kentucky Derby will be broadcast live. The magic and comedy of Michael Kent from Entertainer of the Year will highlight the evening of fun. There will be a silent auction and a live auction with auctioneer Doug Sorrell. Prize for the best “Derby Hat” will be voted on and awarded by InReturn Production Associates.

“For 10 years we held a golf outing as our main fundraiser,” Kaufman said. “We’re incredibly excited about the change. The Derby Party is something new and exciting, something Cincinnati doesn’t typically have; a big Derby celebration.”

InReturn’s First Derby Party

Where: Greenacres Art Foundation, 8400 Blome Road, Indian Hill

Day/Date: Saturday, May 7

Individual tickets: $150 (sponsorships options are also available)

Schedule of events:

3 p.m. - VIP Registration

4 p.m. - Open Registration, Tent and Silent Auction

6 p.m. - Tent open, bars in tent open

6:30 p.m. - Live Broadcast of the 142nd Kentucky Derby

6:45 p.m. - Dinner is served

7:30 p.m. - Live Auction

8:20 p.m. - Fund-a-Need begins

8:45 p.m. - Michael Kent performs comedy and magic

More about InReturn at: www.inreturn.org

Reserve online at: https://my.bidpal.net/inreturnderbyparty