Belmont Park Child Care Association
08-25-2010
Second year in a rowThoroFans step up to volunteer at the Anna House, Belmont Park Child Care Association’s annual dinner assisting to raise money for Anna House and the child care services they provide.

Old Friends - Cabin Creek
01-31-2010
To Benefit Old Friends, Bobby Frankel Division, Retired Horses at Cabin Creek
Rachel Alexandra's Birthday Party
Hosted by the Union Grille, Saratoa Springs, NY 
More than 200 people came from around the country.

Belmont Park Child Care Association
08-26-2009
ThoroFans volunteer at the Anna House, Belmont Park Child Care Association’s annual fund raiser assisting to raise money for Anna House and the child care services they provide.

Coloring Book Contest
08-10-2009
"Rachel - Girl Power" coloring book contest. Children’s coloring book (written & produced by ThoroFans) contest which promoted creativity, charitable giving and appreciation of Thoroughbred racing in young children and their families. (1500 books given away)

Clothing Drive for Backstretch Workers
07-01-2009
Clothing drive to benefit backstretch workers ThoroFan Saratoga Chapter, B.E.S.T. and Virgil's House, Saratoga Springs, NY gather donated clothing and supplies.

Backstretch Employees Service Team
06-01-2009
ThoroFan Saratoga Chapter volunteers work with B.E.S.T. to pepare for arrival of backstretch workers at Saratoga.

Preakness Party Fundraiser
05-16-2009
Cooperative sponsorship between New York Thoroughbred Breeders and ThoroFan Saratoga Chapter. Hosted by Tiznow Restaurant, Saratoga Springs, NY. A benefit for Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.

ThoroFan Corner 2010
07-23-2010
ThoroFan Saratoga Chapter in cooperation with NYRA (New York Racing Assoc) continued the private area for ThoroFans to watch the EARLY morning workouts at the historic Saratoga Race Course.

2010 Guide to Saratoga Race Course Trainers' Saddle Towels
07-23-2010
The 2010 edition of the "Guide to Saratoga Race Course Trainers’ Saddle Towels” booklet is published and offered free to the public. This booklet contains images of the trainers' unique saddle towels as an aid for Thoroughbred racing fans to identify trainers, saddle towels while watching the morning workouts at the track. This year the booklet was completely sponsored by local Saratoga businesses and racing entities.

ThoroFan Corner
08-20-2009
ThoroFan Saratoga Chapter in cooperation with NYRA (New York Racing Assoc) established a private area for ThoroFans to watch the EARLY morning workouts at the historic Saratoga Race Course.

Guide to Saratoga Trainers' Saddle Towels
08-19-2009
The inaugural edition of the "Guide to Saratoga Race Course Trainers’ Saddle Towels” booklet is published. A photographic collection of Saratoga trainers’ saddle towels. This booklet contains over 100 images as an aid for Thoroughbred racing fans to identify trainers saddle towels while watching the morning workouts at the track.

“From the Horse Farm to the Finish-Line”
08-08-2009
'An introduction to the Thoroughbred's process in racing' This partnership among Fasig-Tipton, New York Thoroughbred Breeders, NYRA (New York Racing Assoc.)and ThoroFan was provided free to over 450 attendees. Speakers where Wayne Lucas, trainer; Meg Levy, consigner; Bobby Flay, owner.

Private Education Programs
08-01-2009
ThoroFan gave educational forums to private parties at the Saratoga Race Course to enhance their racing experience.

Historical Tidbits
08-01-2009
Allan Carter, Historian for The National Museum of Racing provided daily historical tidbits regarding the day’s races. These were given out at the ThoroFan table and provided to attendees at ThoroFan Corner.

Residence Inn Education Program
08-01-2009
ThoroFan Saratoga Education Committee developed a morning educational program offered free to Residence Inn guests. It was created and taught by ThoroFans.

Non-Credit College Course
04-30-2009
'Handicapping the Horses'
Non-credit college course given in (New York) on handicapping the Kentucky Derby for beginners.

On Track Daily Fan Education
08-01-2008
Saratoga Race Course.
ThoroFan provided 36 days of fan education free to over 1200 fans. This effort was supported by Daily Racing Form and many racing celebrities.

2008-2009 Daily Information Table
08-01-2008
Daily information table manned by volunteers every day of both the 2008 and 2009 Saratoga racing meets.

National Horse Benevolent and Protective Association .
12-01-2009
Thorofan was invited to present at the 2009 Annual meeting.

International Simulcasting Conference
10-01-2009
2009 International Simulcasting Conference
ThoroFan representatives gave presentations on the fans, perspective of improvements needed in simulcasting at the

National Steeplechase Association
08-01-2009
ThoroFan Saratoga Chapter volunteers give their time for the National Steeplechase Association's annual day at the races.

NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance Advisory Board
06-01-2009
ThoroFan’s Chairman was appointed by the (NTRA) to the its Safety & Integrity Alliance Advisory Board as a fan representative to bring fan input to the accreditation of race tracks.

NTRA Speaking Invitation
01-01-2009
National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) invited ThoroFan's chairman to present to the marketing directors of its member tracks at its winter marketing meeting in Las Vegas.

ThoroFan Acquires Media Credentials
01-01-2009
Numerous race tracks accepted ThoroFan as a fully operating equine media source and offered press credentials to our writers and photographers.

Membership
12-31-2008
ThoroFan has members in 30 states and three countries.

501(c)(3) Public Charity status
08-12-2010
ThoroFan received its nonprofit 501(c)(3) Public Charity status from the IRS on August 12, 2010. It's status is retroactive to July 11, 2008.

Incorporation
07-11-2008
ThoroFan received its papers as a New York not-for-profit corporation.

Pilot Chapter Established
07-01-2008
ThoroFan Saratoga Chapter
ThoroFans in Saratoga Springs, New York launched our pilot chapter. This group worked to build the structure for all chapters to come.

Chapter Benefits
07-01-2008
ThoroFan Saratoga reaches out for community cooperation with the establishing of merchant discounts and sponsorships. These benefits are offered year round to all ThoroFans.

Advisory Board Additions
07-01-2008
ThoroFan’s Advisory Board went public with the addition of Hall of Fame Trainer, Nick Zito and within a few months announced the addition of jockey Richard Migliore.