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July 2, 2018A Tribute to Justify at the 25th Siro’s Cup Benefit for the Center for Disability Services
The 25th annual Newton Plaza & Marini Homes Siro’s Cup to benefit the Center for Disability Services will be held on Thursday, July 19. The silver anniversary of the signature event, held on the eve of opening day at the Saratoga Race Course, begins at 6:30 p.m. at Siro’s Restaurant, 168 Lincoln Avenue, Saratoga Springs. At 7:30 p.m., there will be a tribute to Justify, winner of the 2018 Triple Crown.
The event will welcome notables from the world of horse racing, fans and friends. Guests will dance to music from The Electric City Horns until 11 p.m. under an open air tent. The executive chef and staff of Siro’s will create the menu for the fundraiser. Siro’s Cup is held rain or shine.
The popular event traditionally kicks off the Saratoga season and welcomes back the thoroughbred racing season. It is a benefit for the Center for Disability Services Foundation, Inc.
Proceeds from Siro’s Cup support fund vital medical and dental services and equipment needs at Center Health Care, mobility equipment for students and adults who have disabilities, communication devices and renovations at the Center’s fully accessible Clover Patch Camp.
The Center is a resource for people of all ages who have disabilities or health related conditions and it provides programs and services often not found anywhere else. The Center, known as the place where people get better at life has a 76 year history in the Capital Region.
Siro’s Cup media sponsors are FOX23 and News 10abc, the Times Union, Lamar outdoor advertising and iHeart Media radio stations WGY News Radio 810 & 103.1, KISS 102.3 Albany, FOX Sports AM980 Capital District, PYX 106, 99.5 The River Today’s Variety, 98.3 TRY Greatest Hits and Wild Country 99.9.
Honorary Chairpersons are Christine Hearst and George R. Hearst III, Earl B. Feiden, Sara Lee Larner and Barry Larner, Eric Larner, Monica Marini and Bob Marini. Co-Chairpersons of the 2018 Siro’s Cup Committee are Melanie Monroe, Chuck Jesmain, Fallon Marini and Justin Marini.
Reservations with payment are $125 per person, $1,100 for a group of ten, or $150 at the door. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. For reservations, go to www.cfdsny.org or call 518-944-2125.
