2nd Annual "A Day At The Races" To Benefit MDA

Elmont, N.Y., June 3, 2010 – Several area businesses and organizations will join together for the second annual “A Day at the Races” event at the Belmont Race Track in Elmont, N.Y. on June 18, 2010 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. to raise funds for the 2010 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Summer Camp program.

The event will recognize participating businesses and organizations for raising money to send children to MDA Summer Camp at a cocktail party and awards ceremony with a silent auction. MDA’s Summer Camp, located in Spring Valley, N.Y., provides children who are living with a neuromuscular disease a one-week sleepover camp where they can make memories that will last a lifetime.

It costs $800 for one child to attend the camp and sponsorships for this event range from $1,600 to $10,000. A $10,000 sponsor will have the opportunity to name a race and have their picture taken in the winner’s circle. Last year, the event raised $50,000, which helped send over 60 children to camp. This year, MDA has set a goal to raise at least $80,000. It is through fundraising events such as this, and the generous efforts of participants, that MDA is able to send children from the N.Y. metro area to Summer Camp for free.

Companies and individuals who are participating in this event include Speed Wire, Inc., Corbel Communications, Paul Monzon, Brian Campbell, FJC Security, Tariq Kahn of UFOLI, Rollin Greens Bar, Jim Juruc of 7-Eleven, Tack Room Bar, Steiner Sports, Cino Bagels, National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 2062, National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 41, ERA Top Service Realty, and ERA Caputo Realty.

MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. medical and support services, and far-reaching professional and public health education.

For more information on this event please contact Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org or Stacie Haut at (516) 358-1012 or shaut@mdausa.org