The third annual “Running with the Roses” fundraiser to benefit Stockhands Horses for Healing will be held on Saturday May 6, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Ohio Wesleyan Hamilton-Williams Center, Benes Room, 40 Rowland Ave.

Participants can enjoy food and drinks while watching a live stream of the Kentucky Derby. Derby attire, including floppy hats, is encouraged.

Approximate post time is 6:34 pm.

A $45 entry ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, restaurant food samplings and two drink tickets, with additional drink tickets available for purchase. There will also be a silent auction, “Best Derby Attire” prize and other giveaways.

Sponsorship-level group ticket packages with reserved seating are also available. For information, contact executive director Lisa Benton at 614-318-5781 or email [email protected].

Proceeds from the event will benefit Stockhands Horses for Healing, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing equine-assisted therapies to veterans, adults and children with developmental, physical and emotional disabilities.

Tickets may be purchased using the PayPal link at www.stockhands.org.

Former WBNS-10TV newscaster Dave Kaylor will emcee the event.