NYRA and NYU Winthrop team up to support Breast Cancer Awareness

by Pat Mckenna; Leanna Cherry

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and NYU Winthrop Hospital's Breast Health Center announced today a continued partnership to promote breast cancer awareness and encourage early detection with a special ticket package. This is the third consecutive year that the two organizations have joined together to shine a light on this important initiative.

On Saturday, October 7, in conjunction with "Super Saturday" at Belmont Park, NYRA will be offering a special, all-inclusive ticket featuring clubhouse admission, a post parade program, track-view preferred seating and a complimentary gift bag. 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 "Super Saturday" is highlighted by the 99th 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 4 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.

"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 "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."

Representatives from NYU Winthrop's Breast Health Center will be in attendance on October 7, providing fans 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, visitwww.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 http://www.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 was founded in 1955 and is franchised to run thoroughbred racing at New York's three major tracks (Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course) through 2033. With a lineage of nearly 150 years, NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York State's thoroughbred industry, which contributes more than $2 billion annually to its urban, suburban and rural economy.

About NYU Winthrop:

NYU Winthrop Hospital, ranked by Forbes as one of "America's Best Employers" for 2017, 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.