New Rochelle, N.Y. - Empire City at
Yonkers Raceway longtime general manager Bob Galterio's daughter Cara was
diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at age 10, and the Bedford resident
immediately was compelled to take action to fight the disease. The Westchester
County Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) annual Walk
to Cure Diabetes was held at Empire
City at Yonkers Raceway.
On Sunday, October 16, 2011
from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon over 2,500 walkers representing local corporations,
families, schools, and other organizations participated.
This year the Iona College
baseball team helped the cause by walking over 2 miles around the track. Not to
mention enjoying the day by participating in games, food and listening to music
from a live cover band. When the day was over the Gaels even lent a helping
hand by cleaning up after the festivities