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DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. (Mar. 31, 2017) – The Mercy College Athletic Department will be promoting The Making Strides for the Cure from the American Cancer Society. Our student-athletes from baseball, men’s lacrosse, softball and women’s lacrosse will be promoting our Think Pink games starting Sunday, April 2nd and concluding on Wednesday, April 5th. All the student-athletes sold making strides pink wristbands and the Athletic Department was able to donate $825 to the cause. As part of the promotion for each game, the student-athletes will be donning some pink item on their uniforms. If you plan on coming to any of the below games please support this worthy cause by wearing pink.

On Monday, the LIU Post volleyball team made a difference by teaming up with Meals from the Heart to feed hungry families on Long Island.

The Pioneer student-athletes assisted in packing 200,000 meals for Island Harvest, which delivers food to local pantries, soup kitchens and other non-profit organizations that offer feeding services for those in need.

“No matter how tough you think your life is, there is always someone who has to face challenges that are tougher than yours,” said freshman Kassie Akouri-Tejedor (North Miami Beach, Fla.). “It feels great to give back and realize that you have made a significant change in someone’s life.”

“It was an amazing experience to work with my teammates to help people in need,” stated fellow freshman Lea Brady (Woodbridge, Va.). “I would like to keep going back and continue to make a difference in people’s lives.”

For more information on Meals from the Heart, please visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mfthorg

Last week, the LIU Post field hockey team graciously took the time to volunteer at The INN in Hempstead and the VA Medical Center in Northport.

During their time at The INN, the Pioneer student-athletes helped to serve food and disperse donated goods to the less-fortunate.

“It is always a rewarding experience to give back to the community,” said senior Lauren Adamusik (Clark, N.J.). “We are so fortunate to be able to attend a great university, play the sport we love and have the support of so many people around us. Giving back at a place like The INN reminds us of just how lucky we are.”

The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) addresses the issues of hunger and homelessness on Long Island by providing food, shelter, long-term housing and supportive services for those who seek their help.

That same day, the Pioneers also went to Northport to assist military veterans with their garden work at the VA Medical Center.

“Going to the VA Hospital was a rewarding experience,” stated freshman Sarah Anthony (Wanaque, N.J.). “It was great to not only clean up the garden, but interact with the veterans, as well.”

For more information on the LIU Post field hockey team, please continue to visit LIUPostPioneers.com.

In recognizing a need to stock the shelves of local food pantries throughout the year, Wading River Elementary School’s Character Counts Committee organized a March Madness Food Drive. The community service effort proved to be the most successful in the school’s history with a final donation tally of 8,159 food items. All items will be delivered to local churches, veteran groups and area food pantries.

Photo courtesy of the Shoreham-Wading River School District

East Islip Middle School eighth-graders Samantha Ryan and Samantha Seibert, both members of the local Girl Scout Troop 984, recently organized a blood drive to support Team Taylor and achieve their silver award.
Both students attended the March 9 Board of Education meeting, where they gave a presentation about the blood drive and histiocytosis. The blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday, May 31 at the East Islip Fire Department, located at 30 E. Main St. in East Islip.

TEAMTAYLOR: Board of Education Vice President William Carpluk, East Islip Middle School eighth-graders Samantha Ryan and Samantha Seibert, Superintendent John V. Dolan.

Photo courtesy of the East Islip School District