Contribution From Chair Rental Booth at Summer Concert Series
Press release
BATAVIA –Western Region Off Track Betting (WROTB) and Batavia Downs President and CEO Byron Brown was joined by staff from Make-A-Wish Western New York, as Batavia Downs Presented them with a check for $11,763. These proceeds were from this past summer’s Chair Rentals, Glow in the Dark Jewelry and Can Coolers sales at Batavia’s Rockin’ the Downs Outdoor Summer Concert Series.
“Our 2025 Summer Outdoor Concert Series was very successful and once again the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Western New York was a key partner with us for all 8 of the summer concerts. On behalf of our Board of Directors, I’m honored to announce that over $11,000 was raised to help create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. In the coming months we will be announcing our exciting 2026 summer concert line-up and we look forward to Make-A-Wish playing a key role with us once again.”
Video of press conference on Tuesday September 16th
Throughout the 8 concerts of Batavia Downs’ Rockin’ The Downs Summer Concert Series, volunteers at the Make-A-Wish chair-rental booth rented out orange chairs, sold glow jewelry as well as Make A Wish branded can coolers. The chairs were adorned with the Make-A-Wish logo and the message: The person sitting in this chair is helping to transform lives.
“Make-A-Wish is grateful for our ongoing partnership with Batavia Downs and the “Rockin’ the Downs” Summer Concert Series, providing the opportunity for our volunteers to raise awareness and crucial funds to help support children fighting critical illnesses, not only in the Batavia community but throughout this 17-county region, said Ben Marchione, Regional Director, Make-A-Wish Western New York. “It is only through vitally important community partnerships such as this that we are able to continue to serve our essential mission. Thank you to all the concert goers who supported this year’s efforts and to Batavia Downs for making it possible.”
The 2026 Concert Series lineup is expected to be announced before year’s end.