Officials at the New York Racing Association announced Wednesday that the annual 'Toys for Tots' weekend would take place Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13 at Aqueduct Racetrack. NYRA will team with the Marine Corps 'Toys for Tots' Foundation with additional support from Thoroughbred owner Harold Lerner and the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA).
“The New York Racing Association is proud to support the Marine Corps Tots for Tots foundation during this season of giving,” stated Lynn LaRocca, New York Racing Association Senior Vice President and Chief Experience Officer. “We encourage all horseplayers and fans to join us at Aqueduct on Dec. 12 and 13, and to bring an unwrapped toy in support of this important community effort.”
Added Lerner, “I've been committed to this program for about six years. I was initially introduced to it by my trainer Gary Contessa, who has been contributing part of his earnings to 'Toys for Tots' on a Saturday in the past for years. I really believe in anything you can do for kids that unfortunately get left behind in the holiday season; it's a wonderful thing to put a smile on their face.”
For more information on the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation, visit www.toysfortots.org.
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