Bronxville Community Blood Drive is on April 21st at the Bronxville School: Link to Sign Up
By MacKenzie O’Gorman
April 13, 2026: On Tuesday, April 21st, the Bronxville Teachers Association will be hosting a community-wide blood drive in partnership with the New York Blood Center, Bronxville High School Arts Club, Bronxville High School Social Issue Awareness Club, and New York Presbyterian.
Where and What Time
The event will take place from 11am to 5pm in the Blue Gym of the Bronxville School. The entrance is near Meadow Avenue.
Did You Know?
Donating blood is essential to the welfare of our community. On average our area requires 2,000+ daily donations for cancer patients, trauma victims and surgeries.
Once a person donates blood, the New York Blood Center separates the blood into its four components: red blood cells, plasma, plastids and white blood cells.
Since white blood cells are unique to each person's immune system, they aren't typically shared through transfusions.
The other three parts can be transferred to up to three different people.
Therefore, by donating just a pint of blood, you can make a lifesaving impact on multiple lives.
The blood collected from this drive will be going back into our local community and will likely be used within a week.
A Personal Inspiring Story from a Bronxville Teacher
For many of the people involved, this cause is deeply personal. Our very own Middle School Science teacher, Mr. Viggiani, a cancer survivor, shared his very personal experience with the critical importance of blood donations.
“I am a leukemia survivor. I was a firsthand witness to how important blood donations and blood drives are. When I was at home receiving more chemotherapy, blood counts and transfusions would be a daily routine at MSKCC [Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center] in Harrison and NYC. It’s so inspiring that the Bronxville Teachers’ Association and the Bronxville High School students are holding this important blood drive right here at our school. I am so grateful for every teacher, administrator, high school student, staff member, and community member that comes out and donates blood on Tuesday, April 21st. It means so much to me since, as a leukemia survivor, I am not allowed to donate myself.”
Mr. Viggiani's story is a reminder to all of us - behind every donation is a life touched, a family supported and a future made possible through the generosity of others.
What to Expect and How to Prepare
The process is simple. The blood drive is in the Bronxville School Blue Gym. If you choose to donate, you will be checked in, brought to a separate area where your blood will be collected by a medical professional, and then brought to a snack area where you will rest and be monitored for a few minutes to ensure you are feeling alright.
Additionally, NY Presbyterian will be on-site distributing information on prevalent health issues throughout the event.
It is important to be as prepared as possible if you are planning to donate blood. To do that, we recommend that you eat a healthy meal and stay hydrated before you come to your appointment. It is also recommended to avoid tea or coffee, right before you donate.
Comment from Marijke Briggs, Bronxville Teacher Association Vice President and Bronxville High School Art Teacher:
"As we all have personal stories or reasons for donating, it is important for students to have this initial opportunity in a supported, safe environment. By engaging in community service now, they are not only saving lives today but also developing a lifelong habit. My own journey began with my first donation during my senior year in my high school gym. I donated regularly after that when I was able. Bronxville School used to host drives until the early 2000s. I felt it was important to bring it back and give students the opportunity to be involved as well."
How to Make An Appointment
In order to be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 16 years of age.
If you are a Bronxville School Student, you must bring a completed and signed parent consent with you on the 21st.
Links to both the appointment form and consent form are below.
We ask that anyone planning on donating make an appointment so that the event runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible! Thank you!
CLICK HERE to make an appointment
CLICK HERE if you are a student for the Consent form
More Than Just An Event
This is more than just an event - it's a collective effort that brings together students, educators, healthcare leaders, and local residents around a very important shared mission: saving lives. We hope that you take this opportunity to give back to our community in a meaningful way.
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HOME & GARDEN
Bronxville Beautification Council
Organized in 1982, the Bronxville Beautification Council (BBC) is a not-for-profit organization administered by a volunteer Board of Directors. The mission of the BBC is to enhance and maintain the natural and man-made beauty of the village of Bronxville, with an emphasis on the downtown business district.
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Boulder Ledge Garden Club
Founded in 1966, the Boulder Ledge Garden Club is rooted in a mission to inspire a deeper appreciation and love for gardening and flower arranging. The club is dedicated to fostering and promoting interest and knowledge in gardening.
The Club maintains Bronxville’s Bicentennial Park and other civic gardens. In 2019–2020 the club raised $18,000 to replace trees in the village, reflecting its active role in community beautification. It also holds garden therapy projects and educational garden trips for members.
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Bronxville Giving Garden
The Bronxville Giving Garden is a community-centered garden that donates organic produce to Eastchester Community Action Partnership in Tuckahoe and Community Service Associates in Mount Vernon. The garden is also a gathering place where school children and volunteers can discover the joy of tending plants and growing food.
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Bronxville Green Committee
The Bronxville Green Committee is a volunteer organization that is part of the Village of Bronxville. It proposes and implements environmentally sustainable programs in our community.
You can contact them HERE.
SCOUTING
Bronxville Boy Scouts
The village of Bronxville has a long tradition of scouting. “The troops and packs of Bronxville have maintained the finest scouting organizations and have taught the boys of the Bronxville area to be leaders and outstanding members of the local, national and global communities.”
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Bronxville Girls Scouts
The Girls Scouts is “the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.” In Girl Scouts, “girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Through the many enriching experiences provided by Girl Scouts, they can grow courageous and strong.”
Here is more information about girl scouts.
HISTORY
Bronxville Historical Conservancy
Inspired by the highly successful Bronxville Centennial Celebration in 1998, the Bronxville Historical Conservancy was founded to record and preserve Bronxville's history and life in the village today.
BRONXVILLE SCHOOL
Bronxville School Foundation
The Bronxville School Foundation, founded in 1991, is a non-profit organization independent from the school with the sole purpose of supporting the school.
The mission of the Bronxville School Foundation is to enhance the quality of public education in our community by engaging the support and energies of educators, citizens, parents, students and alumni.
The Foundation awards grants for projects
CLICK HERE to learn more.
LECTURES, EXHIBITS, CONCERTS
Bronxville Women's Club
The Bronxville Women’s Club offers lectures, exhibits and concerts. It also has a beautiful clubhouse which is available for rental for events.
135 Midland Avenue
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-3252
Concordia Conservatory
Concordia Conservatory, a preeminent center for music education in Westchester and Fairfield Counties, is a welcoming community where children and adults find lifelong inspiration and joy through learning, performing, listening to, and participating with others in music.
The Conservatory’s mission is to inspire, instruct, and enrich lives through music offering excellence in education and performance.
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COUNSELING
Counseling Center
Founded in 1971, the mission of the Counseling Center “is to provide a wide range of psychotherapeutic and counseling services to individuals, couples and families by a staff of highly trained, experience and dedicated psychotherapists.
The Counseling Center
180 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-793-3388
www.counselingcenter.org
SERVICE & VOLUNTEERISM
Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester & Tuckahoe
The mission of the Community Fund is “to support broad social services in Bronxville 10708, Eastchester and Tuckahoe through grants and technical support to local agencies and community projects. All money raised here in our community stays here in our community.”
15 Park Place
Bronxville, New York 10708
914-337-8808
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Junior League of Bronxville
The Junior League of Bronxville is “an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.”
Rotary Club of Bronxville
The Rotary Club of Bronxville is part of a national network of 1.25 million problem-solvers. They see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
READING & LEARNING
Friends of the Bronxville Library
The Friends of the Bronxville Library is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to focus attention on the “Library’s services, facilities and needs” as well as sponsor projects and provide materials that are beyond the reach of the Library's regular budget and perform other services.
SENIORS
Gramatan Village
Gramatan Village is a unique community model offering programs, services and social connections that help members continue to live independently in their homes as they age. In addition, GV offers one-on-one consultations and counseling with our experienced staff to guide members through life’s transitions.
Senior Citizens of Bronxville
Senior Citizens of Bronxville is a not-for-profit organization that provides services and programs to seniors within the 10708 zip code area. “Programs cover a wide range of activities from educational seminars and cultural enrichment to community services, bridge classes and exercise.”
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