Bills and Sabres host 5th annual 'Give 716' Day

Donation drive opens Tuesday at 7:16 pm. Runs through 11:59 pm Wednesday, July 16.
Give 716 Day returns for a 5th year
Give 716 Day returns for a 5th year Photo credit Brayton J. Wilson, WBEN

Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) It's become one of the largest charitable events in the region and it occurs as Buffalo celebrates the peak of summer on 716 Day, July 16.

The goal of "Give 716" is simple. Unite Bills and Sabres fans with the
Western New York community in an epic day of giving.

The fundraiser is a 28 hour blitz wrapped around 716 Day, where you can donate to your favorite charity.

Over 550 charities are participating.

The donation drive opens Tuesday evening, July 15 at 7:16 pm. It runs through 11:59 pm on Wednesday, July 16.

There are a number of incentives to donate during Give 716, including donation matching periods and giveaways such as Josh Allen jerseys,
Give 716 T-shirts and more.

Give 716 lineup
Photo credit Give716.org
Featured Image Photo Credit: Brayton J. Wilson, WBEN