The 2024 Kentucky Derby was the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. Mystik Dan won in a three-way photo finish, at 18:1 odds. He and jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. held off late charges by Sierra Leone and Forever Young to reach the wire first by a nose. It was the first nose margin victory in this event since the 1996 Kentucky Derby won by Grindstone and the first three-horse photo finish in this race since the 1947 Kentucky Derby, which was won by Jet Pilot. 

During the week before the Derby, the Greater Bedford Womanade Non-Profit and many local supporters put out all the stops and celebrated their first annual Kentucky Derby Fundraiser. Held on May 2nd at the Manchester Country Club, over 160 guests came out in their best Derby attire to support the GBW’s mission. Big thanks to everyone who made this night possible; event sponsors, item donors, vendors, volunteers, and the fashionably dressed guests who nailed the theme and helped them raise over $20,000.  Your support makes it possible to continue to provide immediate crisis support to those in need.  You can learn more about this local charity via their website & donation pages at https://www.gbwomenade.org

Greater Bedford Womenade strives to provide immediate, short-term financial assistance to members of the local community in crisis*, recognizing they may have no other means of receiving immediate support. *Crisis: “A sudden change that creates financial, social or emotional upheaval that needs urgent action to enable relief.”

 

Bowman Place at Ole Bedford recently welcomed our Greet Bedford business network to a dynamic morning of breakfast, coffee, and strategic planning. The event featured insightful presentations from two distinguished experts in their fields.

Paul Pouliot, a Wealth Advisor at Ameriprise Financial, delivered a compelling presentation on the importance and complexities of Long-Term Financial Planning. His expertise shed light on crucial strategies for securing financial futures.

Kelleigh Gleason, Founding Principal of Gleason Legal, then provided an in-depth exploration of Estate and Succession Planning, emphasizing the critical need for planning to ensure smooth transitions and asset protection. 

Both Paul and Kelleigh offer complimentary consultations for anyone interested in deepening their understanding and effectively implementing these crucial financial and estate planning strategies. To schedule a consultation, visit their websites or contact them directly:

The Fine Homes Group hosted their annual scholarship awards ceremony at The Currier Museum of Art. It was an inspiring evening that filled us with hope for a bright future, thanks to the incredible young leaders in our community. Congratulations to Bedford's Chris Chong and Julian Robinson for earning scholarships to support your journey towards becoming Master Electricians. Your skills and dedication are essential to our future. The Fine Homes Group team donates $100 from every transaction to the FHG Scholarship fund. This year they awarded $14,000 in scholarships!  You can learn more at www.fhggivesback.com.

It was a wonderful evening raising funds to support the Elliot Breast Health Center