JAMAICA, NY --- (www.YORKATHLETICS.com) Members of York College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) spent time giving back on campus by volunteering at the York College Blood Drive on February 23, helping the New York Blood Center receive 22 whole blood donations. 

"SAAC was excited to assist with the blood drive because our student-athletes know that there is a National blood shortage for those needing blood transfusions. It was an opportunity to engage with the campus community and ask them for this much needed resource. Having our students back on campus was a necessity for this project and we are grateful that SAAC was able to contribute to the collection of 22 whole blood donations." - Head Athletic Trainer and SAAC Advisor Amy O'Connor

The efforts of SAAC Secretary Nayelly Rojas (women's cross country, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field) and SAAC Vice President Shevon Walker (men's cross country, track & field) directly impacted 66 lives by actively recruiting donors on campus.

Members of SAAC also welcomed donors upon arrival, assisted with registration, escorting donors from the donor bed to canteen/refreshment tables as well as serving snacks and refreshments to donors.

"On behalf of the New York Blood Center, we thank the York College Student -Athlete Advisory Committee for the outstanding support at the blood drive," New York Blood Center account manager Armando Echeverry.

To learn more about how you can save someone's life by becoming a blood donor, please visit nybc.org.

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