Small Change, Big Impact: Derby City Gaming Donation Station Raises More Than $63,000 for Norton West Louisville Hospital
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (September 17, 2026) – Derby City Gaming (“DCG”) presented a $63,606.45 donation to Norton West Louisville Hospital today through its Donation Station program.
The Donation Station program allows guests to donate ticket vouchers to support local nonprofit organizations. The average contribution was 35 cents per transaction. Together, those contributions generated a $63,606.45 donation to the Norton Healthcare Foundation to support Norton West Louisville Hospital, which opened in November 2024 to expand access to high-quality healthcare for residents of West Louisville.
The contribution reflects Derby City Gaming’s parent company, Churchill Downs Incorporated’s (“CDI”), commitment to the Louisville community. CDI works to help make Louisville the best place to live, work and build a future by investing in local neighborhoods, expanding opportunity and strengthening Kentucky’s signature industry.
“We’re proud to support Norton West Louisville Hospital and the important role it plays in expanding access to healthcare for our community,” said Bridget Harmon, General Manager of DCG. “This contribution reflects our commitment to investing in organizations that make Louisville stronger.”
“We are incredibly thankful to the community and Derby City Gaming for this meaningful investment in the health of our community,” said Corenza Townsend, chief administrative officer of Norton West Louisville Hospital. “A gift of this caliber through the Norton Healthcare Foundation strengthens our ability to continue providing essential screenings and services while expanding access to care for all!”
Representatives from DCG, CDI and Norton Healthcare gathered at Norton West Louisville Hospital for a ceremonial check presentation celebrating the contribution and the partnership between the organizations.
About Derby City Gaming & Hotel
Derby City Gaming & Hotel is owned and operated by Churchill Downs, the company famous worldwide for its iconic event, the Kentucky Derby. In fact, the design of the Derby City Gaming & Hotel pays homage to the “Run for the Roses.” From the décor to the style, a distinct Kentucky Derby theme runs through all 123 comfortable hotel rooms. Come spin and win on nearly 1,300 thrilling games like Buffalo, Wheel of Fortune, Ultimate Fire Link, and many more on our spacious gaming floor. Savor the finest steaks and seafood and sip a local spirit at Oliver’s Chop House and Bourbon Bar. Then stay over in a luxurious room and get right back to all the fun, all over again.
Derby City Gaming & Hotel is conveniently located just five minutes from the Louisville Airport and only 15 minutes from Downtown Louisville, for more information visit https://hotel.derbycitygaming.com/hotel
About Derby City Gaming Downtown
Derby City Gaming Downtown (“DCG Downtown”) is in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky, just five miles from the historic Churchill Downs Racetrack. DCG Downtown is a 43,000-square-foot gaming facility featuring nearly 400 state-of-the-art Historical Racing Machines, three bar concepts, a Race & Sports Book, 130 onsite guest parking spaces and Kentucky Derby Gift Shop. DCG Downtown also boasts the first naked-eye 3D video board in the region. For more information, visit https://downtown.derbycitygaming.com/.
About Norton West Louisville Hospital
Norton West Louisville Hospital offers comprehensive services, including outpatient, hospital and emergency services, as well as primary and specialty care. The hospital has a 24/7 emergency room, along with imaging services, including X-rays, CT and MRI scans. Inpatient beds, operating rooms, laboratory services, a retail pharmacy and a Dare to Care food pantry also are available.
Medical offices are located inside the hospital. They include adult primary care providers and specialists in cardiology, endocrinology, orthopedics, pulmonology, surgery, women’s care, oncology/hematology, neurology and neurosurgery, as well as pediatric primary care and specialists in pediatric endocrinology, pediatric oncology/hematology, pediatric pulmonology and pediatric orthopedics. Children and adults have access to care from providers with Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s.
The hospital, which opened Nov. 11, 2024, is the first to be built west of Ninth Street in more than 150 years. Employing more than 350 people in a variety of clinical and nonclinical positions, Norton West Louisville Hospital is part of the Norton Healthcare Goodwill Opportunity Campus that brings a collection of life-enhancing programs and services to one of Kentucky’s most underserved communities. More information is available at NortonWestLouisvilleHospital.com.
About Norton Healthcare Foundation
The Norton Healthcare Foundation has a goal to fund groundbreaking research, new technology, facilities, and medical care for the community. Funds given to the foundation totaled nearly 22 million in 2025 to support health care through Norton Cancer Institute, Norton Heart & Vascular Institute, Norton Neuroscience Institute, Norton Women’s Care and other health services. The foundation also supports adult-service initiatives at Norton Audubon Hospital, Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Norton Clark Hospital, Norton Hospital, Norton King’s Daughters’ Health, Norton Scott Hospital, Norton West Louisville Hospital and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital. Since 2004, support from donors has allowed the Norton Healthcare Foundation to fund nearly $107 million in projects to provide a better future for all. For more information, visit NortonHealthcareFoundation.com or call (502) 446-4483 (GIVE).
Media Contacts
Jeanna Burkhead Cunningham
Communications Manager
Churchill Downs Incorporated
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 502-616-6844
