Tustin Scholarships requests the pleasure of your ABSENCE at the 2026 Kentucky Derby Non-Event Fundraiser
In lieu of a formal gathering, we ask that you "Bet on Tustin Unified Seniors" from your favorite armchair. Your generous contribution - perhaps equivalent to what you might have spent on a party ticket, a new ensemble, or a round of Mint Juleps - will directly provide essential scholarships to Tustin Unified Seniors as we prepare for the "big race" of university life.
Non-Event Details
The "Non-Event" details:
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 (Derby Day)
**Donations can be made at any time
Location: Your private residence or garden
The Winner's Circle: A Virtual Derby Contribution Menu, in honor of our decade-long tradition. We invite you to join us in spirit for this year's "Non-Event." Since we are trading the crowded party for the quiet elegance of home, we invite you to calculate your scholarship contribution based on the traditional costs of a Derby afternoon. Please select one item from each column on the following chart to determine your "Winning Bet" for Tustin Scholarships.
Calculate the Winning Bet
Column 1 + Column 2 + Column 3 + Column 4 = Your total contribution.
Example: If you choose an armchair afternoon ($25), a private vintage ($45), the value of a ticket ($100), and a Scholarship Gold ($25)... Total Donation = $195.
How to Submit Your 'Bet"
1. Click the "Place your Bet" button. (Secure donation)
2. Enter your calculated total (You are free to donate any amount)
3. In the "Notes" section, feel free to share your "Virtual Attire" (e.g., armchair & afternoon tea for Tustin Red).
100% of these contributions are dedicated to providing scholarships for Tustin Unified Seniors as they embark on their collegiate journeys.
Millinery & Attire
$25 - Enjoying the race in the comfort of your favorite armchair.
$50 - In lieu of a new bespoke fascinator or silk necktie.
$75 - In lieu of a new spring ensemble or garden party-suit.
Gourmet Refreshments
$10 - A quiet afternoon tea in your own garden.
$20 - Enjoying a classic cocktail from your own bar.
$45 - Opting for a private cellar over a shared table bottle.
Party Logistics
$50 - Savings on evening transport, valet, or travel arrangements.
$75 - Savings on one ticket to the Derby Party
$100 - The value of a Premier Derby Party ticket.
The Legacy Colors
$10 - Representing Tustin Red (The Tiller Tradition)
$25 - Representing Scholarship Gold (Our Academic Leaders)
$50 - Representing Finish Line Green (The Class of 2026)
