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NYRA and NYU Winthrop team up to support breast cancer awareness on September Super Saturday at Belmont Park

by Pat McKenna and Leanna Cherry

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and NYU Winthrop Hospital's Breast Health Center announced today their continued partnership to promote breast cancer awareness and encourage early detection with a special ticket package for September Super Saturday on September 29 at Belmont Park. This is the fourth consecutive year that the two organizations have joined together to raise funding and awareness for the work of NYU Winthrop Hospital's Breast Health Center.

On Saturday, September 29, NYRA will be offering a special, all-inclusive ticket featuring clubhouse admission, a post parade program, track-view preferred seating and a complimentary Belmont Park umbrella. The ticket price is $50 per person, with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Breast Health Center at NYU Winthrop Hospital.

Belmont's September Super Saturday is highlighted by the 100th running of the prestigious Grade 1, $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup. The winner of the 1 ¼ mile Gold Cup receives automatic entry and a fees-paid trip to the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic on November 3 at Churchill Downs.

"The New York Racing Association is once again proud to partner with NYU Winthrop Hospital, and their renowned Breast Health Center, to highlight breast cancer awareness throughout September Super Saturday at Belmont Park," said Lynn LaRocca, NYRA Senior VP and Chief Experience Officer. "Fans who purchase this enhanced ticket package will be contributing crucial dollars directly to the fight against breast cancer as we approach National Breast Cancer Awareness Month."

Representatives from NYU Winthrop's Breast Health Center will be in attendance on Saturday, providing fans with information about the Center and its offerings.

"NYU Winthrop's Breast Health Center has long been committed to providing patients with high quality, comprehensive breast health care," said Virginia Maurer, MD, Chief of the Division of Breast Surgery, and Director of the Breast Health Program at NYU Winthrop.  "It is an honor to partner with the New York Racing Association once again to bring life-saving education directly to the ones who need it most - our community members - and we appreciate all of the continued efforts in support of our quality breast health program."

For more information about the Breast Health Center at NYU Winthrop, visit www.nyuwinthrop.org or call 1-866-WINTHROP.

To purchase this special ticket supporting the Breast Health Center at NYU Winthrop Hospital, fans are encouraged to visit NYRA.com or contact the Belmont Park box office at 1-844-NYRA-TIX. Supplies are limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

About The New York Racing Association:

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise to conduct thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York State's thoroughbred industry, which is responsible for 19,000 jobs and more than $3 billion in annual economic impact to New York State.

About NYU Winthrop:

NYU Winthrop Hospital, is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. A major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, the Hospital offers a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services delivered by an expansive network of the region's leading medical experts who are committed to delivering the very best care to patients. For more information about the breadth of services at NYU Winthrop Hospital, visit www.nyuwinthrop.org or call 1-866-WINTHROP.