Honoring a Legacy: The Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation with Laura Joiner (EP 54)
In this episode, Laura Joiner discusses the Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation, which she leads in honor of her friend, the late Sam Thompson, a jockey who tragically passed away after a racing accident. The foundation initially aimed to cover Sam’s medical expenses but has since expanded to support injured riders and others in the horse racing community. Laura shares the foundation’s growth, scholarship initiatives, challenges in running a nonprofit, and the impact of their work on individuals and families in need. She emphasizes the importance of community involvement and helping others.
Takeaways
- The foundation was founded to support Sam Thompson’s medical expenses.
- Sam Thompson’s legacy continues to inspire and drive the foundation’s mission.
- It has grown to support injured riders and others in the horse racing community.
- Scholarship initiatives have become a significant part of the foundation’s work and the foundation has awarded over 275 scholarships to date.
- Community involvement is crucial for the foundation’s success.
- The foundation aims to create an endowment for sustainable support.
Previous Episodes of Interest:
- From Jockey to Media Star: Zoe Cadman’s Journey (EP. 52)
- Cody Jensen’s Winning Formula n Horse Racing (Ep. 39)
- Chasing Glory: Inside the Gates of the Saudi Cup – Racing for $20 Million (Ep. 33)
- From Drywall to Derby: Pierre Amestoy’s Journey into Horse Racing (Ep. 17)
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About our Guest:
Laura has been involved in the race horse industry since the day she was born. Previously, she and her husband (Cody Joiner) operated Circle CJ Racing, LLC. Today they are involved in breeding and racing not only quarter horses but also thoroughbreds.
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