Horse Win Gives $30,000

A MENTAL health summit being held in the Upper Hunter during the next two days has been made possible by Duca Valentinois’ win at the Scone Cup earlier this year.

Pauline Carrigan, founder of Where There’s a Will said the support of Godolphin may help reduce suicide and improve well being across the Upper Hunter.

“Shifting some of the devastating statistics around mental illness requires a whole of community approach so it is particularly pleasing to know an influential organisation like Godolphin is supporting the work of Where there’s a Will,” Ms Carrigan said.

“We intend to walk away from this summit with a clear plan for giving children in this district every opportunity to flourish and a plan on how to give them to the tools to cope with any challenges that life may throw at them,” she said.

“We are very grateful for Duca Valentinois’ success and for Godolphin’s involvement in such a significant project for the Upper Hunter community,” Pauline Carrigan said.

Ross Cole, interim managing director of Godolphin said they wanted to contribute to the betterment of all local schools.

“Following the success on the track at Scone Cup, Godolphin is delighted to contribute $30,000 of Duca Valentinois prize money to further Where there’s a Will’s vision, and support today’s world first Appreciative Inquiry Summit, for the benefit of our local schools and community,” Mr Cole said.