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The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity that provides financial assistance to 60 former jockeys who have suffered catastrophic on-track injuries.
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Ron Turcotte

Recipient StoriesBy Nicole MuellerOctober 30, 2025

Ron’s riding career ended abruptly on July 13, 1978, after a devastating fall at Belmont Park that left him paralyzed. He dedicated his life to advocacy for disabled jockeys.

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Stacy Burton

Recipient StoriesBy Nicole MuellerOctober 30, 2025

Stacy suffered such severe brain injuries that doctors gave her little chance to survive. They removed a portion of her skull to allow swelling to subside. She requires constant care.

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Ted Leggett

Recipient StoriesBy Nicole MuellerOctober 30, 2025

Thrown to the ground after pulling up his mount, Tad sustained a broken neck and other serious injuries. He was placed on a ventilator and underwent a nine-hour surgery to insert screws and plates into his neck and spine.

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Gary Birzer

Recipient StoriesBy Nicole MuellerNovember 8, 2019

At age 27, his riding days suddenly ended in a horrific accident. Gary was thrown to the ground and another horse and rider fell over him.

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The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity that provides financial assistance to former jockeys who have suffered catastrophic on-track injuries.
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    Telephone: 630-595-7660
    Fax: 859-219-9892
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    info@pdjf.org
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    Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF)
    P.O. Box 910864
    Lexington, KY 40591
  • Executive Director
    Joe Clabes
    (859) 825-8409
    joe.clabes@pdjf.org

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