Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga Director Receives Volunteer Award

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kim Weir, the director of strategic growth for Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, received on Tuesday the first-ever Nancy Kelly Volunteer Award for her efforts with the New York Race Track Chaplaincy. Weir was presented with the award at a luncheon held at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

“I am deeply honored and humbled by this kind gesture from the chaplaincy,” Weir said. “As a volunteer, I am inspired by the legacy of Nancy Kelly’s life of service. I hope that this award and celebration will shine light on the lasting impact that we can each make, every day, in the lives of our neighbors and our community when we share our time and talents.”

“Our organization could not serve all the people it does without the exceptional assistance we receive from volunteers and Kim really exemplifies what this award is all about,” said Hall of Fame jockey Ramón Dominguez at the luncheon. “She gives generously of her time and is most deserving of this honor.”

The prize is named in honor of the late Nancy Kelly, a former president, vice president, and longtime volunteer with the New York Chaplaincy. Kelly passed away in February of last year. The chaplaincy created the award to honor her memory and recognize an individual who supports the organization with their volunteerism.

Weir is a resident of Saratoga Springs and is actively involved with numerous racing-related organizations in the area, in addition to her work with the chaplaincy.