{"id":47439,"date":"2023-10-04T11:38:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T15:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=47439"},"modified":"2023-10-04T11:38:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T15:38:42","slug":"batavia-breast-cancer-coalition-of-rochester-event-at-batavia-downs-raises-23000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2023\/10\/04\/batavia-breast-cancer-coalition-of-rochester-event-at-batavia-downs-raises-23000\/","title":{"rendered":"BATAVIA\/Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester event at Batavia Downs raises $23,000\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Contribution from Event Held in August<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BATAVIA \u2013Western Regional Off Track Betting (WROTB) President and CEO Henry Wojtaszek presented representatives from the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR) with a check for $23,000 to help those who been affected by breast or gynecologic cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On August 18th<\/sup>, a dinner and night at the races fundraiser with raffles to benefit the BCCR was held inside the Batavia Downs Clubhouse.\u00a0\u00a0 Businesses and donors located in Western NY sponsored several races that night.\u00a0 Some monies came from the local harness racing community as some owners, trainers and drivers donated\u00a0all or a portion of their earnings from the night to the BCCR.<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0Through the dinner, donations, raffles and auctions for items, the event raised\u00a0<\/a>$23,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are honored to once again host this event that raises awareness and funds for the BCCR,\u201d Wojtaszek said. \u201cTheir efforts fund research and do so much more.\u00a0 The BCCR holds educational and support events to help raise awareness. They work hard to make sure that members of the community can come together to learn and receive support.\u00a0\u00a0 The BCCR advocates for legislation at the local, state, and national levels to help further along funding in the search for a cure.\u00a0 This year the event held onsite was a success due to the continued hard work of their staff and ours.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“On behalf of the Breast Cancer Coalition, we are deeply grateful for the astonishing effort Batavia Downs shows year after year. Of course, we appreciate all gifts to our organization, but it is particularly gratifying to have their support because they have never wavered,\u201d said Holly Anderson, President and Executive Director of the Breast Cancer Coalition. \u201cThey connect with us well beyond October\u2019s \u201cBreast Cancer Awareness Month\u201d and refer friends and family to our programs throughout the year. Moreover, they understand how difficult it is for a community-based organization to raise the critical funds necessary to offer our outstanding programs and services to grateful survivors across Central and Western New York. We can continue to serve our community because of Batavia Downs\u2019 steadfast and ongoing partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Batavia Downs\/WROTB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Western Region Off-Track Betting Corporation is a public benefit corporation with headquarters in Batavia, NY. WROTB owns and operates 8 branches, as well as Batavia Downs Gaming, a standard bred racetrack and gaming facility. Since its inception, Western Region OTB has generated over $251 million in operating and surcharge revenues to the taxpayers of participating municipalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester\u2019s mission is: To cultivate community among those touched by breast or gynecologic cancer; to empower informed decision-making through education, support, and advocacy; and to advance research in our region with the goal of eradicating breast cancer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Contribution from Event Held in August Press release BATAVIA \u2013Western Regional Off Track Betting (WROTB) President and CEO Henry Wojtaszek presented representatives from the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR) with a check for $23,000 to help those who been affected by breast or gynecologic cancer. (Provided photo) On August \u2026<\/p>\n

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