By David Fleet
Editor
Brandon Twp.— Beginning at 6 p.m., March 9, Captain’s Club at Woodfield, 10200 Woodfield Dr., Grand Blanc will host Run for the Roses, Derby Night to raise funds for the All Sports Brandon Boosters. The event will include dinner at 7 p.m., barbecue buffet, horse racing (betting available for a minimum of $2).
Jesse Johnson, Brandon athletic director said the purpose for this event is to support Brandon Athletics.
“The night is an effort to make a significant impact on our ability to provide our student-athletes with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed in their athletic endeavors,” said Johnson.
“The contributions from this event will not only help us to maintain our current programs but will also help us to expand and improve them,” he said. “The goal for this event is to raise between $20-$25,000 that will be directed straight to the Athletic Department that will be used for large tickets items that the department and our athletic programs desperately need.”