Illinois Racing Board Charity Fund Program

Objectives and Goals 1. To provide Wellness Services to assist the needs of the persons who reside or work on the backstretch of Illinois’ pari-mutuel race tracks, which care for the wellbeing of the equine athletes participating at live race meets. 2. To increase the wellness and quality of life of backstretch residents and workers, the applicant will provide Wellness Services to increase the overall number of backstretch residents and workers being treated, while limiting non-treatment expenses. 3. Assist backstretch residents and workers in receiving timely, adequate and necessary Wellness Services to continue employment on the backstretch with the least amount of inconvenience and disruption to such persons and Illinois horse racing.