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: Share: Post navigation 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 Smithfield donates close to 38,000 pounds of protein to Feeding Southwest Virginia Clark Palmer November 25, 2025 0 1 min read Author gets scammed money back because of a crypto fraud rider on insurance policy – she didn’t know about Gene Marrano November 25, 2025 0 1 min read State Police Obtain Warrants for Missing Football Coach Clark Palmer November 25, 2025 0