The VDM Committee is delighted to announce the inclusion of the Bernie Kelly International Ladies Charity Race in the Vincent Delaney Memorial Festival harness racing weekend at Wolverhampton Racecourse in the United Kingdom.
The race is named after Bernie Kelly, who served as race secretary, organizer and true supporter of the Delaney family since the inception of the VDM Racing Weekend. Bernie sadly passed away in 2019 after a complex battle with cancer.
The Bernie Kelly International Ladies Charity Race raises money for Cancer Trials. This charity works to maximise access to cancer trials in order to expand cancer research and prolong the lives of patients. For more information about the charity visit www.cancertrials.ie. There is also a GoFundMe page that can be found here.
“Bernie was an energetic woman full of life,” says VDM Chairman Derek Delaney, “and her presence is felt not only on race day itself, but throughout the entire planning process. It feels right to be able to do this in her honor.”
The drivers (subject to change) are:
Charlie Flanagan – Ireland
Chelsie O'Driscoll – Ireland
Grace Kelly – Ireland
Alexis Laidler – United Kingdom
Claire Bousfield – United Kingdom
Vicky Gill – United Kingdom
Jasmin Arnold – United States
Kimberly Butt – Up-to-date Zealand
Lauren Tritton – Australia
The VDM Racing Weekend will take place on 10 and 11 August 2024 at Wolverhampton Racecourse in Great Britain. Tickets for the event can be purchased online at this linkInternational visitors interested in attending and needing assistance with planning can contact Derek Delaney at: [email protected] for support.
