racing in hope: chernobyl's hero

It wasn't the most unusual donation offer we ever had -- that honor would have to go to the group of lactating mothers who offered their breast milk.  (And we just couldn't figure out the logistics for that, not to mention how to explain it to Belarusian customs agents!)  But when long-time supporter Bill DiScala offered us a racehorse, it got our attention.  We figured that the horse -- who we named Chernobyl's Hero -- would at least raise awareness to a whole new audience. Bill has a special heart for orphans, and noted that Chernobyl's Hero's mother (who had been well-loved by his whole family) had been killed suddenly by a lightening bolt.  He noted that in this case, an "orphan" will run to help orphans in across the ocean to find loving homes of their own.   

A year later, we are surprised and delighted to say that Chernobyl's Hero has won thousands of dollars that Bill and his company Karakorum Racing have donated to support our programs in Chernobyl-affected regions.  Bill, thanks so much to you and Karakorum -- and to Chernobyl's Hero, a horse with true heart.