AQUEDUCT JOCKEYS JOIN HAITIAN RELIEF EFFORT

Jan 19th, 10
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Jockeys riding at Aqueduct Racetrack are joining the relief effort to help those affected by the recent earthquake that struck Haiti.

“We were all overwhelmed by the enormity of this terrible event,” said Ramon Dominguez, New York’s leading jockey. “We wanted to act and contribute to the recovery effort for those affected by this tragedy.”

 Riders at Aqueduct will have the option to donate losing mount fees and/or a percentage of their earnings from races during the week span of Saturday, January 15 – Friday, January 22 to the American Red Cross toward the Haitian Relief effort.

 “It’s important that we band together to help people in such desperate need,” said Maylan Studart, a 20-year-old jockey. “It’s often in the times of greatest need that some of the best aspects of humanity emerge, and hopefully our donations, and the ones all across the world, are a reflection of that.”

 Yesterday, The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced that it will contribute $5,000 to the American Red Cross toward the Haitian Relief effort.

 “NYRA is proud to support the Haitian Relief effort and offer its assistance during this time of crisis,” NYRA President and CEO Charles Hayward said. “We encourage people to join us in sending donations to help those affected by this catastrophe.”

 NYRA has set up a direct link to the American Red Cross on the main page of NYRA.com for donations. In addition, individuals can make donations directly at the American Red Cross website.  NYRA Communications Department