Registration is Now Open to Volunteer for 9/11 Day of Service

09/11 Registration is Now Open to Volunteer for 9/11 Day of Service 2 PM

Written By: Talk of the Sound News

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