Batavia Downs presents check to Monroe County Veterans Court Mentors

Batavia Downs Gaming President and CEO Henry Wojtaszek presented representatives from the Monroe County Veterans Treatment Court with a check for $8,800 to help support their efforts of assisting Veterans within the court system.

On August 17^th, a Vets night dinner was held at Batavia Downs in conjunction with a night of live racing.  Proceeds from live and penny auctions were collected in support of the Monroe County Veterans Treatment Court.

“We are appreciative to Sean Schiano and Batavia Downs for hosting this event again, “said Ray Melens, Lead Mentor for the Monroe County Veterans Court.  “These funds are so important for us to continue our work.   Now more than ever we are assisting Veterans who need help within the court system.  We continue to help identify and treat any underlying issues that these brave men and woman face to help them get back on the right track.”

“Veterans have a special meaning for Batavia Downs, “said Wojtaszek.  “So many of our own employees helped find items and baskets for the Penny Auction.  Special thanks to Michael Horton, our director from Stueben County, who was the auctioneer for the exciting live action that was the highlight of the event.”