ALFRED, NY – In an effort to lend aid to the families affected by Sunday's devastating fire in Hornell, the Alfred University Athletics Department will host a fundraiser in connection with Friday evening’s home men's basketball game.
Admission to Friday's game against SUNY Delhi, at 7 p.m. in the Galanis Family Arena at the McLane Center, is free to the public and Alfred University students. Spectators are encouraged to make monetary donations in whatever amount they'd like as well as providing non-perishable food items. Money raised will assist the children impacted with new school supplies and other immediate needs. Those who cannot make the game on Friday can contribute at the athletic department offices this week as well.
“Saxon athletics is proud to support our local community and the families impacted by Sunday's tragic events,” said Paul Vecchio, director of athletics. “It was incredibly heartening to see how our staff and student-athletes immediately rallied around assisting in the healing process for those impacted. We hope to see a lot of people at the game on Friday so we can do our part to help these families get back on their feet.”
The Athletics Department will run a 50/50 contest during Friday’s game as well as during the men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader on Tuesday, Nov. 18, beginning at 5 p.m. In addition, the department will raffle off special items, including a signed football from the Buffalo Bills. Benefits from each contest will directly support displaced families through the Hornell Partners for Growth.
