Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeder Association

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Fundraiser for Patrick Watson at Evangeline Downs on Saturday

Jockey Patrick Watson is currently undergoing treatment for lung cancer.

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OPELOUSAS, LA—DECEMBER 2, 2016—A fundraiser for jockey Patrick Watson, who is currently undergoing treatment for lung cancer, will be held at Evangeline Downs Racetrack on Saturday.

Beginning at 8 a.m. (CST) by the track's Chaplaincy building, pork steak sandwiches will be on sale for $5 each and several raffle items will be offered, with all of the proceeds going to Watson.

Dedria Watson has established a Go Fund Me page.

Donations may also be made by contacting Dedria Watson at (337) 377-2246, or by mailing checks to: Watson Family, 2031 Highway 754, Sunset, LA 70584.

LQHBA is the official authorized representative of the American Quarter Horse racing and breeding industry in Louisiana, the unified voice of quarter Horse breedings in the State of Louisiana for purposes of communicatting the advantages and rewards of breeding Quarter Horses in the State and for the purposes of a conducting and coordinating activities with breeding and racing agencies.