Tickets are On Sale Now for the 15th Annual Down Home Derby

Roswell, GA (March 28, 2025) – The Children’s Development Academy (CDA) will host its 15th annual Down Home Derby fundraiser on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Reid Barn (6844 Majors Road, Cumming, GA 30040). This event promises a night of fun and community spirit - and fabulous Derby hats - all while raising critical funds to support the CDA’s mission of providing high-quality early education to children from low-income families. The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with dinner, dancing, games, and a live viewing of the Kentucky Derby.

Taking place in a horse barn converted into a rustic and charming special event space, Derby guests will enjoy a silent auction with exclusive prizes, a live auction featuring unique getaways, and the highly anticipated Golden Ticket Raffle, where one lucky winner will receive a 7-night stay in beautiful Cortona, Italy. Guests can also try their luck at ‘Find the Aces’ for a chance to win prizes like wine, spirits, and more. Plus, Betting Buckets let everyone have a stake in the running of the Kentucky Derby by placing bets on favorite horses to win, place or show.

“The Down Home Derby is our signature event,” said CDA Executive Director Sheila Sillitto. “We are incredibly grateful to our returning Triple Crown Sponsors LocumTenens.com and Mimms Enterprises/Malon D. Mimms Company. Their longstanding support of the Derby has allowed us to raise critical funds that provide life-changing access to early education for children from low-income families in our community.”

This year’s Winner’s Circle Sponsors include: Lisa & Ron Walker, Tom & Diane Duane, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, United Community Bank, and SmartWave Technologies.

For more information about the Down Home Derby and to purchase tickets, visit cdakids.org/derby.

About the Children’s Development Academy (CDA):
Children’s Development Academy (CDA) is a non-profit organization in Roswell, Georgia providing high-quality early care and learning to at-risk children in the greater north Metro Atlanta area. Services enable families to work and contribute to Georgia’s economy while their children are gaining the skills needed to be successful in school and life. The CDA provides a NAEYC accredited and Georgia Quality Rated program that teaches children the social, emotional and academic skills needed to excel. Founded in 1967 by a group of early pioneers in the school readiness movement, the CDA grew from a home basement, to a church, to a community building located in the Historic Grove Way in Roswell. The Center opened in 1976. Currently the CDA serves more than 200 children ages 1 to 5 years.

Contact:
Daniela Conroy
770-992-4339 x205
dconroy@cdakids.org