LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – People around the world watched the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday and community members in Lansing joined in on the tradition by holding the 2nd Annual Kentucky Derby Gala.
People who attended the gala got the chance to get into the persona as those who attended the actual Kentucky Derby. However, the Kentucky Derby gala allowed community members to give back by putting on a fundraiser to help raise money for Hospice of Lansing.
Heather Vida with Hospice of Lansing shared what this event is really about…