ALFRED, NY – The Alfred University softball team and men's lacrosse team are teaming up to organize a charity drive on Saturday, October 21 to collect stuffed animals as well as an assortment of toys to be donated to the Salvation Army of Hornell.
 
Fan are encouraged to bring a stuffed animal and/or new toy to Saturday's Empire 8 football game as the Saxons will host the Pioneers of Utica University at 12:00pm at Yunevich Stadium, aka The Pit. Fans who bring in one toy will get one free ticket into Saturday's game (children six 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.
 
Current pricing for regular season home football games is:

• Adults: $5
• Senior Citizens/Member of the Military/First Responders: $3
• Non-Alfred University Students with I.D. card: $3
• Alfred University Students/Staff/Faculty with an Alfred University I.D. card: FREE
• Children 6 years of age or younger: FREE

 
Both the softball and men's lacrosse teams will also have collection areas for the toys that won't be thrown on the field at Saturday's game as well.