Derby Day Gala is a popular fundraiser Gene Marrano April 19, 2016 1 min read The Kentucky Derby is run on the first Saturday in May and a popular local fundraising event takes place at the same time. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on the Derby Day Gala: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke City Council to consider formal agreements with DeschutesNext: As SOL testing nears, state expands use of “computer adaptive testing” Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025