Toronto, ON – On Saturday, November 28, jockeys across North America, including Woodbine, will be asked to contribute one mount fee to the Julia Brimo Fund, set up to assist the fallen rider with her expenses during rehabilitation for her injuries.
Brimo, Canada’s 2003 Sovereign Award-winning apprentice, suffered head and back injuries in a spill at Keeneland on October 30. Currently a patient at Sunnybrook Health Centre in Toronto, the 33-year-old is expecting to be transferred to the Lyndhurst Centre, a rehabilitation facility also located in Toronto.
In honour of Brimo and to raise awareness of the plight of seriously injured jockeys, riders across North America will wear two patches on their boots. One patch will feature “Julia” while the other will highlight the Permanent Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF).
“The response we have had has been amazing,” said Robert King, National Manager, Jockeys’ Benefit Association of Canada. “It once again shows the strong bond of the riding fraternity and the willingness of so many to reach out and help.”
The Julia Brimo Fund was established at Fifth Third Bank in Louisville, Kentucky. Contributions can be sent directly to the fund by sending a check made out to the “Julia Brimo Fund” and mailed to Ms. Cindy Werner at 1116 Flat Rock Road, Louisville, KY 40245.
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