A Clinton non-profit is pushing pause on its biggest fundraiser that was set for next month.

Ruth Lowers is the President of the Clinton Community Education Foundation and tells Regional Radio because of a lack of ticket sales and sponsorships to this point in the planning process, they are going to pause this year's fundraiser that centers around the running of the Kentucky Derby.

'Derby Day' is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the CCEF and helps them fund things like classroom grants and scholarships among other areas of support the CCEF offers the school district. Lowers says it will be a wait-and-see as to how much this impacts their ability to continue those supports.

While it isn't necessarily a driving factor in the postponement of this year's 'Derby Day' event, Lowers is noticing volunteerism is falling off and that is putting a strain on groups like the CCEF or the Celebrate Clinton Association, which she is also involved in.

If you enjoyed the 'Derby Day' fundraiser and are disappointed to see it go away this spring, Lowers hopes you'll consider making a donation or becoming involved in the CCEF. 

You can learn more about both by visiting ccef15.org or finding the group on Facebook.