ALFRED, NY – The Alfred University men's lacrosse and softball teams are teaming up to organize a charity drive on Saturday, October 23 to collect stuffed animals to be donated to the Wellsville Salvation Army's Angel Tree Program.
 
Fan are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal to Saturday's Empire 8 football game as the Saxons will host the Mustangs of Morrisville State College at 2:00pm at Yunevich Stadium, aka The Pit. Fans who bring in one stuffed animal will get one free ticket into Saturday's game (children five years of age and below are free either way). At halftime, the public address announcer will make an announcement for everyone to get ready with their stuffed animals to toss into The Pit where they will be collected by members of the Alfred University men's lacrosse and softball teams.
 
"The stuffed toy toss is an awesome way to get people to come and support our football team as well as have people contribute to an outstanding charity," Scott Kimiecik '22 of the lacrosse team said. "There is nothing better than to gain free admission into a game and get the chance to throw a teddy bear for a great cause."
 
Current pricing for regular season home football games is:
-Adults: $5
-Senior Citizens: $3
-Non-Alfred University Students: $3
-Alfred University Students/Staff/Faculty (with valid AU I.D. card): FREE
-Children 6 Years or Younger: FREE
 
"I'm excited and thankful to have the opportunity to give back to the community through this stuffed animal toss," softball player Tatiana Mejia '22 said. "I know our Alfred community is excited to come out to support and it's great to be getting support from the Morrisville fans as well!"