Toys for Tots at Aqueduct - Dec. 5 & Dec. 6

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), will match all financial donations to the United States Marines Toys for Tots campaign when it makes its annual visit to Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6.

With New Yorks leading trainer, Gary Contessa, donating 10 percent of whatever purse money his horses earn on December 5, for a minimum of $1,500, as well as owner Harold Lerners contribution of $5,000, NYRA will be pledging at least $6,500 additionally to the Toys for Tots program, which collects and distributes new, unwrapped toys to children in need during the holiday season.

Collecting for Toys for Tots has long been a holiday tradition at Aqueduct and we believe the Foundations work is especially important during these uncertain economic times, said NYRA President and CEO Charles Hayward.

Fans can help by donating new, unwrapped toys or making financial contributions next weekend at Aqueduct. Major Chuck Kilbride will be on the first floor of the Clubhouse from noon to 2 p.m. collecting donations for the Foundation, and the Marines will accept all new, unwrapped toys, cash, and checks made payable to Toys for Tots.

Over the 62 years of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, Marines have distributed more than 400 million toys to more than 188 million needy children. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity, is the fundraising, funding and support organization for the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation was created at the behest of the U. S. Marine Corps and provides support in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, who directs the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation has supported Toys for Tots since 1991.

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