Bills Mafia co-founder will be at Dubby’s on Saturday for veterans celebration

Provided photo: Del Reid, co-founder of Bills Mafia, will be at Dubby’s Tailgate on Saturday.

Press Release, Red Star Foundation

ALBION – Del Reid, co-founder of Bills Mafia and owner of 26 Shirts, will be in Orleans County on Saturday for a special veterans celebration at Dubby’s Tailgate in Albion.

The event will run from 1 to 6 p.m. and will feature free food and drink, live music, and a chance to meet one of Western New York’s most recognizable sports figures.

Reid, a Buffalo native, helped start Bills Mafia, the fan movement that grew from a small online community into one of the most passionate and charitable fan bases in the NFL. In 2013, he founded 26 Shirts, a company that sells limited edition Buffalo-themed apparel with a mission to give back.

A portion of each shirt sale goes to families and causes in need, and to date, 26 Shirts has donated more than $1.8 million to charities across the region. During his visit, Reid will have 26 Shirts merchandise available for purchase at Dubby’s.

The event will include free pizza, wings, ziti, and drinks for all veterans and one guest. Food and drink specials will be offered for non-veterans throughout the afternoon. There will also be live entertainment featuring Travis Fitch from 1 to 3 p.m., and The Who Dats from 3 to 6 p.m.

“This is a great way to show appreciation for our veterans while bringing the community together,” said Pete Sidari, one of the organizers. “Having Del Reid here makes it even more special for Bills fans and everyone who loves giving back.”

The event is being put on by the Red Star Foundation and Orleans County Veteran Services. It will be held at 165 Platt St. in Albion and is open to the public. For updates and additional information, visit Dubby’s on Facebook or follow 26 Shirts online.

Veterans should register at RedStarFoundation.org/dubbys.