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Five Years & Counting

And They're Off,
For a Good Cause

Every spring, friends gather under a sea of big hats and bow ties to celebrate the Run for the Roses, and to raise money for the causes that matter most to our community.

Our Story

A tradition of fun mingling, great food, welcome cocktails, and lots of hats.

This event was born from a simple idea: New Hampshire Republicans needed a celebration that both men and women would genuinely enjoy. Inspired by Senator Chuck Morse, the Annual Kentucky Derby Fundraiser Event has been proudly hosted for the past five years by Jessica Abbas and Representative Tanya Donnelly.

Each year, Jessica and Tanya select an organization to receive the proceeds, pairing a great party with a worthy cause. Together, we enjoy great company and great hospitality while supporting the effort to elect Republicans across the state of New Hampshire.

Browse the years below to revisit the highlights, the hats, and the generous sponsors who make it all possible.

Annual Kentucky Derby Fundraiser Event agenda

Five Years of Giving

Click any year to see the photos, sponsors, and beneficiary

The Committee to Elect House Republicans & NH Senate Republicans

A record-breaking year

The Salem NH GOP

Keeping it local

Republican Women of NH by the NHGOP

At the Artisan Hotel Ballroom

GSFRW

Growing the tradition

GSFRW

Where it all began

Your Hosts

The two ladies who started it all

Jessica Abbas

Co-Founder & Co-Host

Full-time professional, mom, engaged community supporter, and Senator's wife.

Representative Tanya Donnelly

Co-Founder & Co-Host

Executive consultant, New Hampshire State Representative for Salem, and dedicated community supporter.

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Whether it's sponsoring, donating a raffle item, or simply joining us next May

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