NYC's Randall's Island Sports Foundation fundraiser tonight

Rugby on Randall's Island (Credit: epsteinian)

Randall's Island is one New York City's popular destinations for rugby and regular hosts local club matches, youth rugby events, and tournaments around the year. 

The Randall's Island Sports Foundation, is a nonprofit organization that, in conjunction with the City,  works to grow and develop sports on the island.

As part of their fund raising efforts, two local stars of the NYC rugby scene, Renee Ovrut (President of MetNY RFU) and Andrew Gheraldi (Head Coach of Fordham Mens Rugby), will be guest bar tending tonight at O'Brien's Bar & Grill at 46th Street (between 6th and 7th) from 6pm onwards.  The $5 cover on the door gets you free food and drink specials. Attendees are in also in for a treat as Andrew is also an renowned mixologist on the local scene, and Renee is know to pull a our great pint!

You can find further details on the Facebook event page.

If you are unable to make the event put would still like to dontate to the cause, check out Renee's fundraising page at www.crowdrise.com/ReneeOvrut

I will be at the event to show my support, so don't be stranger...come over and say hi!