WHITE PLAINS, NY –In honor of those whose lives were lost or forever changed by the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, County Executive Robert P. Astorino will join Volunteer New York! and Robison to host “9/11: Serve + Remember” at the Westchester County Center on Friday, Sept. 11, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Special focus will be given this year to the everyday heroes who save lives by donating blood, bone marrow and stem cells, as well as those who volunteer as first responders in their communities.
“Each year I am humbled by how the people of Westchester County come together and give back in memory of September 11, 2001,” Astorino said. “This year we are paying special tribute to those volunteers who save lives every day. My deepest thanks goes out to them, and I hope through our efforts at the County Center that we will be able to recruit even more heroes this year.”
Westchester County’s formal 9/11 memorial ceremony will take place Sept. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. at “The Rising” at the Kensico Dam. The public is invited to attend both events.
Alisa H. Kesten, executive director of Volunteer New York! said: “Each year, #911Day brings our community and hundreds of volunteers closer together through the spirit of unity and compassion – similar to what we all shared after the events of September 11th. This year many of our service projects will be supportive of first responders or give families and individuals a chance to take a life-saving action. Families, individuals and business groups are urged to register as soon as possible.”
Register online at www.volunteernewyork.org/service (early registration is encouraged) for opportunities that take place September 11th through September 13thin Westchester and Rockland. Many events are family-friendly and all provide meaningful waysto support local nonprofits and causes.To sign up for the blood drive, please contact Janet Lokay at jel1@westchestergov.com or (914) 995-2127.
David Singer, president of Robison, said: “Our company, Robison, was built on service – service to our customers and our community. That is why Robison is honored to be able to support this important day for families and individuals of all backgrounds to join together and volunteer. This is an important day in our community to serve and take action.”
Service projects taking place at the County Center on Sept. 11 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.:
Write Thank You Cards for Veterans and First Responders
with Volunteer New York!
Make Sleeping Bags for Adults in Need
with Lifting Up Westchester
Pack Swab Kits for Blood Drive
with New York Blood Center
Create No-Sew Fleece Blankets
with Project Linus
Join theBone Marrow Registry
with Volunteer New York!
Make Paracord Bracelets for the Troops
with Operation Gratitude
Create Educational Games for Children
with Volunteer New York!
Receive Hands-only CPR Training
with the American Heart Association
Donate Blood (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
with New York Blood Center
Give to the Early Learners Book Drive
with Open Door Family Medical Center
Contribute to the Food Drive
with Hillside Food Outreach
Sign up for Westchester County Emergency Preparedness Exercise
with Westchester County Department of Health