Edited Press ReleaseOfficials at the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) have announced that Board Member Michelle Keating has established a $25,000 matching gift challenge to support the organization's Annual Appeal.After decades of leadership and service as President and CEO of Alder Foods Inc. and as Chairwoman of Fisher House Boston, Keating was searching for a cause that aligned with her passion for creating meaningful change. She found that opportunity through the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's mission of caring for retired racehorses and transforming lives through its Second Chances Program.Her introduction to the organization came during the TRF's annual BBQ fundraiser in Saratoga Springs, where she heard firsthand from a graduate of the TRF's Second Chances Program a vocational training initiative that pairs incarcerated individuals with retired Thoroughbred racehorses.Inspired by what she heard, Keating traveled to Ocala, Florida, to visit the TRF's Second Chances Program at Lowell Correctional Facility. Seeing the program in action solidified her commitment.“I knew I had so much more to give, and this path chose me,” said Keating.As a longtime horse owner, Keating was already familiar with the responsibility of caring for Thoroughbreds after their racing careers end. What she discovered through the TRF was a mission that extends beyond equine welfare.“The TRF demonstrates what is possible when compassion meets opportunity,” she said. “These horses receive the dignified care they deserve, while the people who care for them gain confidence, skills, and a renewed sense of purpose.”To encourage additional support for the organization's mission, Keating has pledged a $25,000 matching gift challenge. Beginning June 22, every dollar donated to the TRF Annual Appeal will be matched dollar-for-dollar until the full $25,000 challenge is met.“Michelle's passion for our mission was immediate and inspiring,” said Maggie Sweet, Executive Director of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. “She understands that our work is about both horses and people. Her leadership, vision, and generosity will help us continue providing lifetime care for retired Thoroughbreds while creating opportunities for transformation through our Second Chances Program.”For more information or to make a donation, visit www.trfinc.org.The post TRF Board Member Keating Establishes Matching Gift Challenge appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.