Intro
Ladies and gentlemen, dust off your finest hats and suits because the Run for the Roses is here to bring the charm and excitement of the Kentucky Derby to West Orange. This is not just an event it’s an experience that combines the thrill of horse racing with the joy of giving back to our community.
As the largest fundraising event for the West Orange Jr. Service League, the Run for the Roses promises an evening filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the spirit of generosity. We invite you to join us in this celebration and support our mission. Sponsorship information is available, and your partnership would greatly contribute to the success of this event and our community initiatives.
Event Description
The Run for the Roses is a Kentucky Derby-inspired extravaganza, filled with the essence of Southern charm and elegance. Attendees can savor delicious Derby-inspired food and beverages, take part in a lively women’s hat contest, and witness the spectacle of the Kentucky Derby itself. Don’t forget the Men’s Best Dressed Contest, where style and sophistication take center stage.
But that’s not all; the event also features an amazing silent auction, offering a variety of enticing items, Trips and experiences for bidding. It’s a chance to find unique treasures while supporting our mission to give back to the community.
Get ready to sip mint juleps, in your fanciest attire, and watch the Derby in style.
We can’t wait to see you there!
sponsorship
2024 Sponsorship information is available here. Contact us for more information and to sign up to sponsor this fun event.
thank you to our sponsors
PRESENTING SPONSOR - WINNER’S CIRCLE
Thank you to this year’s presenting sponsor Gentle Touch MediSpa!
garland of roses
derby silks
starting gate
in-kind
ABOUT THE WEST ORANGE JUNIOR SERVICE LEAGUE
A local non-profit organization that begin with 25 members in 1936 and has grown to 150 members today
WOJSL members dedicate thousands of volunteer hours to support families in West Orange County
Past fund recipients include:
Daily Bread
Edgewood Children’s Ranch
Garden Theater
Health Central Park
Matthew’s Hope
Oakland Nature Preserve
Orlando Health Foundation
Roper YMCA
UCP of West Orange
West Orange Scholarship Fund
Winter Garden Heritage Foundation
Winter Garden Scholarship Fund
Lift Disability
Habitat for Humanity
Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Fund
WO Boys & Girls Club
Building Pathways
Special Hearts Farm
And many more.
Thank you to our 2024 Run for the Roses Presenting Sponsor
Thank you to our 2024 Run for the Roses Triple Crown Sponsors
Thank you to our 2024 Run for the Roses Garland of Roses Sponsors
Thank you to our 2024 Run for the Roses Derby Skills Sponsors
Thank you to our 2024 Run for the Roses Starting Gate Sponsors
Thank you to our 2024 Run for the Roses In-Kind Sponsors
