I had the chance to speak with Luna from the organization Youth Squared about a project she's involved in where they are collecting medical supplies for backstretch workers at the Saratoga Spring racetrack.
On April 22nd, Youth2 will be hosting a Pop-UP, from 12-2 P.M. at the Mary Lou Whitney Pavilion at Gate 16 to benefit the backstretch workers of the Saratoga Race Course. A new clinic at the Saratoga Race Course will open in May to assist backstretch workers and provide them with medical care and other necessities. Our Pop-UP seeks to donate supplies to be utilized and handed out at the track, in collaboration with the Backstretch Employee Service Team of NY, Inc. Items requested and most utilized include band aids, sunscreen, bug repellant, antibiotic ointment, Qtips, hand sanitizer, chap stick, tick removers, Vaseline, hygiene items such as soap, toothbrushes, tooth paste, and deodorant, packaged snacks (granola bars, crackers, etc.) and whole first aid kits. Please ensure these items are not used.
More information at their website.
