GIVE TO THE FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO GAVE ALL

King and Queen Gala Night at Monticello Gaming and Raceway to benefit the Mid-Hudson Families of Soldiers Killed in Iraq

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Seventeen Mid Hudson families who lost loved ones in Iraq will receive all proceeds from a King and Queen Gala slated for Sunday, September 30^th from 5-9 PM at Monticello Gaming and Raceway. The event is sponsored by The Sullivan County Airport Festival, a not-for-profit 501c organization and is supported by Bally’s, operators of the Monticello Gaming and Raceway.

 Mr. McCarthy operates the Café at Sullivan County Airport. He was moved to do something meaningful for families who suffered losses during the war when he saw pictures of the fallen soldiers in an article in the local paper. “The whole idea is to let these families know that we’ll never forget the sacrifices their soldiers made for all of us,” McCarthy remarks. “Every penny we collect will be divided among the seventeen families,” he adds.

Event organizers are looking for support from local businesses and associations as well as individual donors. Tickets start at $100 which includes 100 chips for the King and Queen Gala and 1 Raffle Ticket. Sponsorships range up to the $5000 Red White and Blue level. Those who give at this level receive 2,000 chips and 50 raffle tickets. The value of each raffle ticket is $10 each.

Tickets for $100 each but it’s not necessary to attend in order to contribute. Donations can be made S.C. Airport Festival, 65 Liberty Street. Monticello, New York 12701. Please include complete contact information. Checks mailed tickets for the event must be received by 9/25/07. Cash only will be taken for tickets purchased at the door. Monticello Gaming & Raceway, located on Route 17B in Monticello, N.Y.