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Delaware Park donates to Alex’s Lemonade Stand
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Press Release / 10 months
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Delaware Park recently donated to the children’s cancer charity Alex’s Lemonade Stand.
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Mike Valiante / 3 years
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The Biz / 3 years
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Mike Valiante / 4 years
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May
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Off the Pace: Thankful for the Kentucky Derby memories
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Mike Valiante / 4 years
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Preakness Memories: Afleet Alex and adversity
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Chelsea Lowman / 6 years
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Doug McCoy / 9 years
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