The Iroquois Steeplechase presented Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt with a donation of $115,000 on behalf of the proceeds of the 2021 race meet at Percy Warner Park. Nearly $11 million has been donated to Children’s Hospital over a 40-year partnership.

“The strong relationship between Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and the Iroquois Steeplechase has spanned over four decades and improved the lives of countless children and families in our community over the years,” said Meg Rush, MD, MMHC, President of Children’s Hospital. “We are so grateful for Steeplechase’s steadfast commitment to ensuring all children have access to the highly specialized care they need from the place they trust.”

Throughout the years, the Iroquois Steeplechase has also supported Children’s Hospital’s community-based preventative health education and wellness programs. These programs targeted leading health issues affecting children such as obesity, early childhood development, school health and safety.

Additionally, The Friends of Warner Parks, which assists in the preservation of the Percy Warner Park grounds, received a $20,000 donation from Iroquois Steeplechase. All improvements to the Iroquois Steeplechase grounds are paid for by the foundation from race proceeds. That maintenance provides year-round benefits and enhancements for the Equestrian Center at Percy Warner Park.

“Iroquois Steeplechase is proud to contribute to the future of Children’s Hospital and Friends of Warner Parks,” said Dwight Hall, Chairman of the Iroquois Steeplechase Race Committee. “The development and expansion of Children’s Hospital fuels us to put on a great event.” Tickets for the 2022 Steeplechase will be on sale soon, at www.iroquoissteeplechase.org.