Humane Society of Greater
Miami earns $50,000
donation
MIAMI, May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The thrilling Battle Court Spring Season culminated
at the intense Championship Finals on Friday, May 17 at the Magic City Fronton when the
Warriors ultimately clinched the title against the Renegades in
seven hard-fought matches. The Warriors team is co-owned by NFL
Hall of Famers, Ray Lewis and
Lawrence Taylor, and by Ken and Martin Borkan. Scott Savin, chief operating officer of the
World Jai-Alai League, presented the championship trophy to the
Warriors team and a $50,000 check to
representatives of the Humane Society of Greater Miami. The Warriors' powerhouse team,
known by their courtside names, includes Correa, Douglas, Julen,
Manny, Nicolas, and Williams.
"The athleticism and effort displayed on that court was nothing
short of exceptional," said Savin. "Congratulations to the Warriors
and the Renegades for giving it their all and leaving nothing on
the field."
Each Battle Court team selected a local nonprofit to benefit
over the 14-week period. The Spring 2024 charitable organizations
included the Barracks Legend Foundation, the Better than Wonderful
Foundation, His House Children's Home, the Humane Society of
Greater Miami, the Ron Magill
Conservation Endowment, and the Udonis Haslem Foundation. In total,
the WJAL will donate close to $70,000
this season to participating nonprofits and close to $140,000 this year as part of the league's
community outreach program. The Humane Society of Greater Miami is dedicated to placing every
dog and cat in their care into a loving home, and to promoting
responsible pet ownership and spay/neuter programs.
WJAL has seen a surge of interest this year, bringing on notable
ambassadors, investors and partners including Grammy Award-winning
recording artist and entrepreneur Armando Christian Pérez, or
Pitbull; three-time NBA champion Udonis Haslem; NFL Hall of Famers
Ray Lewis and Lawrence Taylor.
The Fall 2024 Battle Court Season kicks off Monday, Sept. 2. WJAL matches are viewable during
the competitive season on Jai-Alai TV (www.jaialai.live), via the
Jai-Alai app (downloadable on Roku, Firestick, iOS, and Google
Playstore) and at www.watchjaialai.com. Battle Court matches
are available on DraftKings and BetRivers for wagering in 19
states.
About World Jai-Alai League - The World Jai-Alai
League is dedicated to revamping the once renowned sport of
jai-alai across the globe by modernizing gameplay, capitalizing on
the exploding international sports wagering market, and delivering
the sport through social media to a new generation of fans. For
more information, go to www.jaialaiworld.com. The WJAL plays at the
Magic City Fronton located at 450 N.W. 37th Ave. in
Miami.
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