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Man in Hospice Had Final Wish of Attending His 80th Kentucky Derby, and It's Coming True
Churchill Downs responded to a public appeal and gave the 89-year-old hospice patient tickets so he can keep his 79-Derby streak alive.
- Churchill Downs gifted tickets to 89-year-old Bob Weihe, enabling the hospice patient to attend his 80th Kentucky Derby this Saturday. Reporter David Begnaud delivered the news, making Weihe's final wish a reality.
- Weihe's remarkable streak of 79 consecutive Kentucky Derbies began in 1946 when he attended his first race at age 8 with his mother. He aimed to reach the 80-Derby milestone before his life ended.
- The 89-year-old Louisville native is in hospice care, using a wheelchair and oxygen. His wife, Barbara, has accompanied him to 62 Derbies since 1957, supporting his lifelong passion.
- After a public appeal highlighting Weihe's inability to afford tickets this year, Churchill Downs responded directly to requests for assistance. The company provided passage for Weihe, his wife, and his caretaker.
- Weihe noted, "Once you go, you get a bug for it," describing his lifelong addiction to the Derby. This Saturday, he will complete his 80-Derby journey, fulfilling a wish that meant a great deal to him.
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