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Fundraiser for Patrick Watson at Evangeline Downs on Saturday
Jockey Patrick Watson is currently undergoing treatment for lung cancer.

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Fundraiser for Patrick Watson at Evangeline Downs on Saturday

OPELOUSAS, LA—DECEMBER 2, 2016—A fundraiser for jockey Patrick Watson, who is currently undergoing treatment for lung cancer, will be held at Evangeline Downs Racetrack on Saturday.

Beginning at 8 a.m. (CST) by the track's Chaplaincy building, pork steak sandwiches will be on sale for $5 each and several raffle items will be offered, with all of the proceeds going to Watson.

Dedria Watson has established a Go Fund Me page.

Donations may also be made by contacting Dedria Watson at (337) 377-2246, or by mailing checks to: Watson Family, 2031 Highway 754, Sunset, LA 70584.