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💙 2026 TOORAWEENAH CUP - RACING FOR JESS TINK 💙On Saturday 7 February 2026, the Gilgandra Jockey Club invites the community to come together for a special race meeting close to the heart of Gil. The six-race meeting promises all the excitement of a classic country race day, while also raising vital funds to support local mum Jessica Tink (30yrs) and her family.
In April 2025, Jess went into hospital for surgery to treat excessive fluid build up and pressure around her brain. The surgery was relatively straight forward. Immediately following the procedure, Jess suffered a life threatening bleed on her brain requiring emergency surgery. Jess remained in a medically induced coma for close to a week, with the prognosis being her injuries were likely to be unsurvivable. Jess was in the fight of her life and over the next month, with complications upon complications, she began to regain consciousness. After sending several months in ICU, Jess was transferred to a rehabilitation hospital during to significant left side stroke like deficits. Jess was transferred to Gilgandra MPS just prior to Christmas where she currently remains, unable to walk or have any functional use with her left arm.
Funds raised on the day will go towards helping Jess and her family secure a suitable pre-modified wheelchair-accessible vehicle, ensuring she can access medical care, rehabilitation appointments, and most importantly, continue to enjoy life with her three children - Alex (14), Xavier (9) and Isabella (8).
Alongside racing action, the day will feature live entertainment from Dusty Boots on Parade, a group of talented country musicians, a charity auction of huge value items, as well as a waterslide for the kids to enjoy. Wiradjuri Rabbs Entertainment will be making a special guest appearance on the day!
If you can't make the day, support Jess's recovery journey by donating here: https://gofund.me/029b1eeb8
See you all for a great day out Feb 7! 💙🐎🏆
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Gilgandra Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Gilgandra, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2827, 3 Racecourse Rd, Gilgandra NSW 2827, Australia, Dubbo
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