Thank you to everyone who who joined us. You made our celebration a great success!
DATE
May 2, 3:30 p.m.
VENUE
Apéro Steakhouse, Monmouth Park
BENEFITING
Monmouth County nonprofits
About the event
The 21st Annual Kentucky Derby Celebration benefiting the Monmouth Park Charity Fund was an unforgettable day of philanthropy, community, and celebration.
Held in the spirit of one of the most iconic days in horse racing, this year’s event brought together generous supporters, community leaders, sponsors, volunteers, and friends of the Fund for a memorable afternoon in support of local nonprofit organizations and those they serve.
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of donors and supporters, the event raised more than $400,000 in support of the Monmouth Park Charity Fund’s mission.
The Monmouth Park Charity Fund extends its deepest gratitude to Event Co-Chairs Maureen Lloyd and Ann Mohamadi for their leadership and dedication, as well as to the event’s generous sponsors, underwriters, committee members, volunteers, and every guest who helped make the celebration such a tremendous success.
A special thank you is also extended to Honorary Chair Carol Stillwell, whose continued leadership, generosity, and commitment to the community have made a lasting and meaningful impact.
This year’s celebration also recognized and honored Lawrence R. Inserra Jr., Dr. David M. Stout, and Brian and Elizabeth Kirk for their exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to making a difference. Their contributions to the community were celebrated throughout the day, adding even greater meaning to the occasion.
From the excitement of the races to the joyful gathering of friends and supporters, the 21st Annual Kentucky Derby Celebration served as a powerful reminder of what can be achieved when a community comes together for a great cause.
The Monmouth Park Charity Fund is deeply grateful to everyone who supported this year’s fundraiser and helped make it such a remarkable success. We look forward to celebrating again next year.
$11M+
in grants awarded to Monmouth County nonprofits since 1947
21
years of the Kentucky Derby Celebration
100%
of proceeds benefit local nonprofits
2026 SPONSORS
Sponsors & Underwriters
Event Sponsors
Inserra Supermarkets, Inc. Peter and Tatiana Cancro
Finish Line Sponsors
Hackensack Meridian Health Carol Stillwell and Stillwell-Hansen Inc.
Buffet Sponsors
The Lloyd Family
Run for the Roses Sponsor
Peter Arthur Roselle and Vincent Apice
Mint Julep Sponsor
Dr. Ken and Ann Nahum
Trifecta Sponsors
Ansell Grimm and Aaron, PC M&T Bank / Wilmington Trust
Military Hero Sponsors
Brandywine Assisted Living by Monarch Communities Encompass Health Hope Haskell Jones Marsh McLennan Agency Monmouth Medical Center New Jersey Natural Gas
Paddock Sponsors
Accela Rehabilitation Center at Manalapan Karen Goldblatt Jersey Shore Partnership Vince and Maria Tanzola Margaret S. Riker Monmouth University Visiting Nurse Association Health Group Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Invitation Underwriter
Joseph C. and Anita Roselle
Step and Repeat Underwriters
Drazin and Warshaw, Attorneys at Law Frank Brusco
Entertainment Underwriter
Diehl’s Landscape & Design
Decoration Underwriters
Arbor Terrace Bayshore/Montecalvo Family of Companies Comfort Keepers Complete Care Margaret S. Riker Surf Taco
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