YANKEES MARIANO RIVERA TO APPEAR AT FUNDRAISER AT SIRO'S TRATTORIA AT THE LODGE

 

 

NEW YORK YANKEES ALL-STAR MARIANO RIVERA TO APPEAR

AT FUNDRAISING DINNER AT SIRO’S TRATTORIA AT THE LODGE

 

Private dinner, photo with Rivera and signed baseball among highlights of event to support Mariano Rivera Foundation on August 9

 

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Siro’s Trattoria at the Lodge will welcome legendary New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera for “An Evening with Mo” to support the Mariano River Foundation on Thursday, August 9 at 6:30 p.m.

 

The exclusive evening will include a plated dinner and a casual conversation with Rivera. Attendees will also receive a signed baseball and have their photograph taken with the All-Star New York Yankees pitcher.

           

The private dinner at Siro’s Trattoria at the Lodge will benefit the Mariano Rivera Foundation, which addresses children’s needs through programs that focus on education, health and wellness.

 

“Mariano Rivera is one of the most respected and beloved figures in sports,” said Keith Kantrowitz, president of Racing Restaurants of America whose portfolio includes Siro’s Trattoria at the Lodge. “He loves horses and since he’s a part owner in Siro’s, he’s been looking forward to visiting Saratoga for some time. We’re honored to host one of the legendary figures in sports at an event that will benefit children in New York and in Mo’s native Panama.”

           

Rivera played briefly for the Albany-Colonie Yankees before he began his major league career with the Yankees in 1995. He is regarded as the most dominant relief pitcher in baseball history. The 12-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion has handcuffed batters with his legendary cut fast ball on the way to becoming baseball’s greatest postseason pitcher ever. In 2011, he set the Major League Baseball record for career regular-season saves which currently stands at 608. Rivera is recovering from knee surgery following a season-ending injury in May and plans to return to the Yankees next year for his 19^th major league season.

                       

Tickets for “An Evening with Mo” at Siro’s Trattoria at the Lodge are available for $500 per person. To purchase tickets, call 516-355-4514. Siro’s Trattoria at the Lodge is located at 1 Nelson Ave. in Saratoga Springs. For more information about the Mariano Rivers Foundation, please visit www.themarianoriverafoundation.org.

 

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Mark Bardack

Ed Lewi Associates 

6 Chelsea Place • Clifton Park, NY 12065

P: (518) 584-6200, Ext. 4233  

C: (518) 867-7943

E: mbardack@edlewi.com