Horizons Delmarva

On behalf of our entire team, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all of our guests and sponsors for supporting the Derby Drop Gala. Your generosity and commitment play a vital role in helping us continue our mission. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again next year.

A special thank you to our host, Pemberton Equestrian Center, for providing such a beautiful setting for this unforgettable evening.

We are also incredibly grateful for the support of our sponsors: Auscare Landscaping & Irrigation, Axion, Richard A. Henson Foundation, CFS Comprehensive Financial Solutions, Philip & Barbara Long Foundation, WBOC, and Evans Builders.

A heartfelt thank you to our live auction donors: Sugar Water Manor & Sugar Water Restaurant, Evans Builders, Carlos Ayala, and our anonymous donor for the diamond horseshoe ring. We are also deeply grateful to our host for generously donating a painting from her mother. All of your contributions helped make the evening truly special and impactful.

Thank you to Bella Masone Music for sharing her beautiful musical talent with us. She is a wonderful singer and songwriter, and her performance added something truly special to the evening.

And a very special thank you to Stacy Azar Dunne for her dedication and hard work in organizing such a wonderful event.

🏇🌿 We’re raising a Mint Julep toast to Comprehensive Financial Services, our next Mint Julep Sponsor for the Horizons Delmarva Derby Drop Gala!

Thanks to their generous support, we’re one stride closer to the finish line in creating brighter summers and stronger futures for local Horizons Delmarva students.

From the starting gate to the winner’s circle, community partners like Comprehensive Financial Services help make this special night — and our mission — possible. 🥃🐎

Join us May 2 for Derby fun, funny-money betting, big hats, and a cause worth cheering for!

🐎💙 A quick trip to the winner’s circle to thank Value Carpet One for their support of the Horizons Delmarva Derby Drop Gala!

Community partners like Value Carpet One help make this special evening possible while supporting brighter futures for local students. We’re grateful to have them riding alongside us for a great cause! 🏇✨

Stacy Dunne, Board Chair, had a great time joining DelmarvaLife to share more about Horizons Delmarva and our upcoming Derby Drop Gala! WBOC, thank you for helping us spread the word about creating opportunities for local children in our community. DERBY DROP GALA Saturday, May 2nd! Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/odGWhRMJatA?si=LL2G6Lo-IQ2HcDhF🐎💙

WBOC and Draper Media have been so generous with Horizons Delmarva! Thank you for helping us help the children of Wicomico County!

Bolstering Education Efforts: Horizons Delmarva Explains how they Help Students Succeed We discover more about Horizons Delmarva, how they're helping bolster area education efforts with small classes, swimming and more, and what we can do to help them raise money.

✨ Millionaire’s Row Live Auction Preview ✨

Our next featured Millionaire’s Row package comes from the incredible team at Sugar Water Manor & Sugar Water Restaurant — who are also generously catering the Derby Drop Gala! We are so grateful for their support of Horizons Delmarva.

🏡 Two-Night Stay in The Homestead
Enjoy a luxurious two-night stay for up to 4 guests at the stunning Sugar Water Manor.

🍷 Plus Included:
• 2 bottles of wine from Dana & David Zucker’s cellar
• $300 gift card to Sugar Water Restaurant in The Washington Hotel

💎 Total package value: Over $1,500

From peaceful countryside views to unforgettable dining, this is the perfect getaway for family, friends, or a special retreat.

🎟️ Bid live at the Derby Drop Gala and take home this unforgettable experience — all while supporting Horizons Delmarva and helping local students thrive.

📅 May 2, 2026
🐎 Derby Drop Gala

Friends, tune in to Delmarva Life today at 5:00 PM to hear all about Horizons Delmarva and our upcoming Derby Drop Gala!

We’ll be sharing how Horizons is helping local students thrive and giving a preview of this fun, one-of-a-kind event you won’t want to miss. Hope you’ll watch and help spread the word! 🐎🎉

🏁 Start your engines… luxury is headed to the auction block! 🏁

Get ready for one of our most exciting LIVE AUCTION packages of the night — a VIP NASCAR All-Star Race Experience in Millionaire’s Row at Dover Motor Speedway!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Evans Builders Inc., one lucky bidder will enjoy:

🏎️ Two exclusive tickets to the NASCAR All-Star Race
🥂 Private skybox access with panoramic track views
🍽️ Premium food & drinks included
❄️ Climate-controlled comfort all day long
📍 Dover, Delaware | Sunday, May 17

This isn’t just race day… it’s a front-row, high-speed, unforgettable experience.

Every bid helps support Horizons Delmarva and gives local students access to academic enrichment, opportunity, and brighter futures.

💚 Join us at the Derby Drop Gala and get ready to bid big for a great cause!

Hold your horses… this sponsor deserves a victory lap! 🐎🎉

We’re proud to recognize WBOC as a Twin Spires Sponsor for our upcoming Derby Drop Gala benefiting Horizons Delmarva!

Thank you to WBOC for helping us race toward brighter futures for the students and families we serve. Their support helps make it possible for Horizons Delmarva to provide enriching summer learning experiences that build confidence, spark joy, and open doors for children in our community.

Because of generous community partners like WBOC, we can keep galloping forward in our mission to prevent summer learning loss and expand opportunity for every child.

Please join us in giving WBOC a big round of applause for their generosity and commitment to Delmarva! 💙💛

There’s still time to get your tickets for the Derby Drop Gala!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of Derby fun, celebration, and one of our favorite traditions of the night: the Derby Drop. Will you pick the lucky square where our prized horse makes its drop?

Come dressed to impress, enjoy the excitement, and support Horizons Delmarva while you’re at it. Get your tickets today!

**More detailed Ticket and Sponsor Details below.**

RSVP/Tickets: www.horizonsdelmarva.org/gala

🌹 Still celebrating our Derby Drop Gala sponsors! 🏇

We want to give another big thank you to the AXION Financial, a Mint Julep Sponsor, for their continued support of Horizons Delmarva.

We are so grateful to have their support as we prepare for an incredible Derby Drop Gala!