Racing community holds social for injured Winnipeg jockey

A benefit social is being held Sunday night in honour of Winnipeg Jockey Alyssa Selman, who was seriously injured in a race at Assiniboia Downs last month.

Selman suffered a serious spinal cord injury, and lost use of her legs after she was thrown from her horse during a race on June 27. She has been recovering at the Health Sciences Centre since the accident.

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• Manitoba jockey Alyssa Selman seriously injured in Assiniboia Downs race

The fundraiser is beingorganized by thehorse racing community, andthe event will be broadcast live on YouTubefrom the Assiniboia Downsbeginning at 7 p.m. Sunday.

Organizers saidcash donations and gifts have been pouring in for thesilent auction.

Ticketsare$15 and trust funds have also been set up at the TD Canada Trust, Assiniboine Credit Union and Access Credit Union.