Benefit social for injured jockey Alyssa Selman raises $30K

Hundreds of people turned out for a benefit social in honour of Winnipeg jockey Alyssa Selman on Sunday, raising an estimated $30,000.

Of that amount, the Jockeys Guild of Canada contributed $10,000.

Selman was thrown from her horse in a race at Assiniboia Downs last month. She suffered a spinal cord injury and has lost the use of her legs.

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The fundraiser, at the Downs, was organized by the horse racing community. About 750 people showed up and more than 40 prizes were donated for a silent auction.

On Monday, organizers told CBC News the final tally is not in yet, but the total is estimated to be over $30,000.