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Run for James Heads Back to the Track Seeking Win #2

Posted on July 1, 2017September 6, 2017Author Pete KoehlerCategories News

Fresh from his first victory, Run for James is set to go in just his third career start this Saturday, July 1 at Parx Racing & Casino in Pennsylvania. He’ll … Continue reading Run for James Heads Back to the Track Seeking Win #2

Run for James Crushes the Field in his Second Start

Posted on June 7, 2017January 31, 2018Author solvitCategories News

After a strong third place finish in the first race of his career, the Foundation’s “official” thoroughbred racer, Run for James blasted his way to a big win in just … Continue reading Run for James Crushes the Field in his Second Start

Run for James Will Be Racing on June 5 – Wish Him Luck!

Posted on June 4, 2017September 6, 2017Author Pete KoehlerCategories News

It’s his second lifetime start, and hopefully it will be a good one! Purse: $ 46,000. For Maidens, Three Years Old. Weight, 121 Lbs. One Mile And Seventy Yards.  

Run for James “Shows” Us the Money in His First Race

Posted on May 16, 2017September 6, 2017Author Pete KoehlerCategories News

Run for James finished a very respectable third place in his first start at Philly’s Parx Racetrack on May 15. Despite being bumped at the start of the race and … Continue reading Run for James “Shows” Us the Money in His First Race

WE’RE OFF TO THE RACES!

Posted on May 12, 2017September 6, 2017Author Pete KoehlerCategories News

The big day is just around the corner for Run for James as the Play for James Foundation’s 3-year-old “champion in waiting” will soon be on the track in actual … Continue reading WE’RE OFF TO THE RACES!

Kids Pay the Price as St. Anthony High School Faces It’s Worst Fears

Posted on April 7, 2017April 7, 2017Author solvitCategories News

Barring a last minute financial windfall, it appears that St. Anthony High School in Jersey City will be forced to close its door at the end of the current school … Continue reading Kids Pay the Price as St. Anthony High School Faces It’s Worst Fears

The Big Day at the “Big A” Gets Closer for Run for James

Posted on April 5, 2017September 6, 2017Author Pete KoehlerCategories News

Our last report had our favorite thoroughbred, Run for James, arriving at New York’s Aqueduct Racetrack and prepping for his first start at the legendary park in a few weeks. … Continue reading The Big Day at the “Big A” Gets Closer for Run for James

College Baseball with a Heart

Posted on March 22, 2017September 6, 2017Author Pete KoehlerCategories News

Monarch Vets

(Photo caption) Shown from left to right: Noah Rizio, Christian Estevez, Tyler Pavone, Luis Hidalgo, Matt Meleo, Joe Santigate, Joe Iacobellis and Jake Voss. With the summer baseball season just around … Continue reading College Baseball with a Heart

Run for James: A Guaranteed Winner… with Your Help

Posted on March 15, 2017April 5, 2017Author Pete KoehlerCategories News

Run For James

Several months ago we told you about Run for James, a then 2-year-old thoroughbred owned by two of our Directors, Alan Furst and Michael Harrison. As Alan and Michael admitted … Continue reading Run for James: A Guaranteed Winner… with Your Help

Play for James Foundation Names New Directors

Posted on March 14, 2017March 16, 2017Author Pete KoehlerCategories News

The Play for James Foundation has named nine new members to its Board of Directors. The group includes: Mr. David Boccia Mr. William Castner Dr. Alan Furst, MD Mr. Michael … Continue reading Play for James Foundation Names New Directors

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