Occasion raises cash for scholarships to Colorado State College for deserving Denver space college students
DENVER, CO – (Could 1, 2025) – Hosted by the Sean “Ranch” Lough Basis (SRLF), the Denver Derby Social gathering (DDP) takes place on Saturday, Could 3, 2025 at McGregor Sq. in LoDo, celebrating the occasion’s twenty fourth 12 months. Referred to as the “occasion with a goal” the occasion is a fundraiser for the inspiration which offers four-year full-ride scholarships to Colorado State College (CSU) for deserving native highschool college students.
The inspiration was began in reminiscence of Sean Lough, often called ‘Ranch’ to his associates, who tragically misplaced his life in a biking accident. Lough touched many lives along with his spirit, aspirations, humor, and kindness. His shut associates, all graduates of CSU, rapidly got here collectively to commemorate his spirit and provides again to the neighborhood.
Denver space highschool seniors can apply for one of many scholarships, which has helped 67 college students from world wide obtain their desires of attending faculty. This 12 months, 4 deserving college students can be awarded a scholarship.
As a founder and board member, LIV Sotheby’s Worldwide Realty dealer Ron I. Martinez has invested within the futures of the scholarship recipients and affords mentorship and steerage to the younger adults, who in lots of circumstances have little to no household.
“The legacy of our nice buddy Sean endures via these scholarship recipients, and it’s an honor to be part of one thing making an enduring affect,” mentioned Martinez, who has been devoted to 24 years of public service. “As a CSU alum, it’s so good to remain engaged with my alma mater in a socially significant approach. These youngsters have turn out to be part of my life via the years, and I couldn’t be prouder to assist them obtain their desires.
This 12 months’s leisure lineup consists of opening DJ Jacoby, Model Band who carry out previous to the race, and DJ Hazard Foley who will preserve the enjoyable going post-race.
2025 Students
Students are notified by key members of the SRLF in a small test presentation ceremony at their highschool, prematurely of the DDP. The general public announcement and presentation of checks will occur on the stage at MacGregor Sq. with CSU President Amy Parsons in attendance.
This 12 months’s recipients are Chris Diaz of Aurora West School Preparatory Academy, Giovanni Di Tirro of Wheat Ridge Excessive Faculty, Mahjoba Mohammadi of Montbello Excessive Faculty, and Tsegab Nadado of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early School.
Scholarships are given to college students who exhibit the identical qualities Lough possessed, together with having a superb grade level common, an financial want, and a hearty persona with a love for all times.
Concerning the Denver Derby Social gathering
This 12 months’s Denver Derby Social gathering takes place the primary Saturday in Could at MacGregor Sq. in Denver, and has welcomed over 3,000 friends from all around the world, together with many LIV SIR brokers and assist employees. Over time, the occasion has raised $7.5 million, bought 152,000 tickets, and given out over 60 scholarships. 100% of all proceeds are used to fund the SRLF.
For extra data on the SRLF, the 2025 Denver Derby Social gathering, or to donate, go to denverderby.com.
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