Woman's Club of White Plains Holds Blood Drive

From the Woman's Club of White Plains:

The Woman’s Club of White Plains completed another of its “100 Acts of Kindness” on Saturday, February 27 when it held a Blood Drive for the benefit of the White Plains Hospital Center. The Club has long been a supporter of White Plains Hospital and historically has sponsored activities to support the health and well-being of the community at large. It has held blood drives in the past and has been involved with the American Red Cross as well through the years.

Jean Bello, Woman’s Club member and coordinator of the blood drive, said “We are very grateful to the brave souls who came to donate and for the volunteers who helped with registration.” Mayor Tom Roach was also on hand to support the blood drive and even tweeted a picture of himself to encourage others to come out to donate.

White Plains Hospital nurse Jodie Caputo-Creed said the blood from the drive would be on the hospital shelves as of Tuesday, March 1, and probably used within the week. Accompanying Ms. Caputo-Creed were technicians Ricardo Azabache, Chris Crespo and Sherman Samuels.

The Blood Drive was just one of the “100 Acts of Kindness” planned for 2016 to celebrate the Club’s Centennial Year. Upcoming events including contributing to the City’s Soles for Souls shoe drive, paper book collection for our military, mittens for Head Start and the Gala of the Century in November amongst others.

The Woman’s Club of White Plains has been a mainstay of the community since 1916. It provides financial support to numerous non-profit groups and its members volunteer thousands of hours every year. The Club also maintains the CV Rich Mansion, its beautiful historic home in White Plains. The Woman’s Club plays a vital and supportive role to women by offering a fellowship unlike any other. For additional information about membership or upcoming Club events, visit the website at www.womansclubofwhiteplains.org or visit us on Facebook - The Woman’s Club of White Plains.

Photo 1: Mayor Tom Roach with Jean Bello, Woman’s Club member and coordinator of the blood drive

Photo 2: Woman’s Club Member Colleen Iodice with Ricardo Azabache

Photo 3: Woman’s Club members (L – R) Sandy Altman and Joan O’Shea help with registration