Grand Funk
Railroad concert proves successful
Nichols, N.Y. – August 18, 2016 – Saturday’s Grand
Funk Railroad concert helped Tioga Downs raise significant funds for the
Southern Tier Veteran’s Support Group (STVSG). A combination of proceeds from
ticket sales and a personal donation by owner Jeff Gural equals a gift in the
amount of $100,530, which will be made to the charity.
Tioga Downs sold 3,351 concert tickets
at $15 each to raise the first $50,265. Tioga Downs Casino was able to cover
the production costs associated with the concert thanks to the generosity of
their sponsors—CGL Architects, Larson Design Group, Giovanetti Shulman Associates
and The Harman Group. The donation amount doubled after Gural’s promised 100%
match.
“We are so thankful for the incredible
generosity Tioga Downs and Mr. Gural have expressed over the years,” said STVSG
Vice President Ben Margolius. “Their support has helped us provide critical
help to so many veterans facing hardships.”
The STVSG aims to connect area veterans,
service members and their families with a wide variety of resources to assist
with their physical, emotional and economic well-being.
This year marks the tenth
anniversary celebration for Tioga Downs. The entertainment complex offers live
harness racing, video lottery terminals, video poker and electronic table
games. A variety of eateries are also part of the racino. Jeff Gural owns Tioga
Downs in Nichols, NY and Vernon Downs in Vernon, NY. Tioga Downs was recently
recommended by the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board for a full
gaming license. In the last decade, Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs have created
more than 700 family-sustaining jobs and donated millions to nonprofit
organizations. For more information on Tioga Downs, please visit www.tiogadowns.com.
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