MILTON, October 28, 2025 – The 2025 Breeders Crown Charity Challenge concluded last weekend with a $450,000 donation to charities at Woodbine Mohawk Park, bringing the total dollars raised through the initiative since 2019 to more than $2.4 million.
Led by prominent owner Marvin Katz, the Breeders Crown Charity Challenge began in 2019 and annually raises money for charities in Breeders Crown’s host community. The money is raised within the harness racing industry through the generosity of its participants.
This year’s challenge included four teams, each partnering with a charity and a top owner and driver in the sport. The distribution of the funds was based on several metrics, including the team’s owner and driver performance on the track, plus the charity’s social media engagement. Each charity received a minimum donation of $80,000.
Team Millar – Food4Kids Halton – $95,000
Team Grant – Milton District Hospital Foundation – $90,000
Team Katz – Peter Munk Cardiac Center – $85,000
Team Determination – Child Support Phone – $80,000
Following the presentation of checks to each charity, Katz made a personal donation of $100,000 to the Peter Munk Cardiac Center.
The 2025 Breeders Crown Charity Challenge marked the final year at the helm of the initiative for founder Katz, who will now pass the initiative to a new leader ahead of the 2026 edition.
To recognize his efforts, Woodbine made an additional $15,000 donation to the challenge and presented Katz with a personalized trophy.
Through Mark McKelviefor Woodbine Communications
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