This milestone marks the 27th blood drive Rye Country Day has hosted with NYBC
On Wednesday, April 15th, New York Blood Center (NYBC) and Rye Country Day School partnered to host the school’s 27th blood drive, marking a major milestone of the school surpassing 1,000 blood donations. The achievement was commemorated with a special presentation, where members of NYBC leadership and local elected officials, including City of Rye Mayor Josh Nathan, Westchester County Legislator Anant Nambiar, and Rye City Councilwoman Amy Kesavan, honored the school’s sustained commitment to strengthening the regional blood supply and saving lives across Rye and Westchester County.
Both Mayor Nathan and Legislator Nambiar brought resolutions on behalf of the City of Rye and the Westchester County Board of Legislators, respectively. In addition, Legislator Nambiar arranged for April 23 to be Rye Country Day School Day in Westchester County in honor of the school’s dedication and milestone achievement.
“NYBC is grateful for our neighbor Rye Country Day’s continued support and partnership over many years,” said Jeannie Mascolino, Vice President of Blood Operations for New York Blood Center. “Reaching 1,000 donations is an extraordinary milestone. The school’s dedication to supporting the blood supply and making a lasting, lifesaving impact across the community shows what a powerful difference enthusiastic young people can make when they rally around a truly lifesaving cause.”
The blood drive, which was held on campus, is part of the school’s annual tradition in which students take the lead in organizing and driving donor participation. Through tabling, peer outreach, and creative campaigns, students play a central role in the drive’s success each year. This year, they brought energy and creativity to their efforts by showcasing the blood drop costume across campus, promoting the drive during morning announcements, and wearing shirts with different blood types to highlight compatibility. This year’s blood drive collected 32 blood donations from the Rye Country Day community.
Students’ enthusiasm and leadership have been instrumental in the continued success of the blood drives, reinforcing the importance of giving back within the school community and helping ensure a steady and reliable blood supply for patients in need throughout the region.
“I’m so proud of this milestone, and grateful to work at a school whose motto is Not for Self, but for Service, saidRebecca Drago, Director of Public Purpose at Rye Country Day School. “Our student volunteers work so hard to help this event run smoothly, and our student, employee, and parent donors save lives! Thanks to the NY Blood Center for this wonderful and long-lasting partnership.”
