from the Meadowlands Media Relations Department

East Rutherford, NJ —- Led by a $10,000 donation from Meadowbranch Farm, the Meadowlands will be sending a check for $18,440.95 to the Florida Standardbred Breeders & Owners Association to benefit the victims of a deadly barn fire that killed 12 horses and injured 11 more.

The money was raised through a combination of drivers and trainers pledging a percentage of their earnings the past two weekends plus donations from other members of the industry including the Meadowlands, which is contributing $5,000.

The Meadowlands would like to extend its appreciation to the following people who contributed to the relief effort:

Ivan Axelrod
Ginny & George Berkner
Jason & Lori Settlemoir
Joe Bongiorno
John Calabrese
Meadowbranch Farm
Patti & Rob Harmon
Andrew Harris
David McDuffee
Andy & Julie Miller
Al & Tim Nash
Chris Ryder
Kyle Spagnola

For more information, visit www.playmeadowlands.com.