Number of Participants: 19
Hours Donated: 10
Value of Time Served: $6,610
Event Amount Raised: $13,789
Event Type: Health & Medicine
Activity: Boys Ice Hockey
School: Byram Hills High School
Date: February 1, 2026
Location:
Byram Hills High School
Tripp Lane, Armonk
NY
About:
ARMONK, New York — The Byram Hills Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Team raised $13,789 for the American Cancer Society at its 14th annual Pink the Ring game, sending the program’s fundraising total for breast cancer research and support over $100,000.
The team raised the sum through the Jan. 24 game along with bake sales, Pink the Rink merchandise, online donations and a chuck-a-puck contest. To date, the Byram Hills Pink the Rink campaign has raised $109,511.
Every year, the high-energy game draws crowds of students, alumni and community members.
“Pink the Rink has become one of the most meaningful traditions in our athletic program,” said Scott Saunders, Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics. “It’s incredible to see our student-athletes, families, coaches, and community come together to support such an important cause. We’re proud of the positive impact this game continues to have within our school and beyond.”
The funds directly contribute to cancer research, patient support and awareness initiatives.
“More importantly, the event fosters empathy, responsibility, and civic engagement among our student-athletes,” Mr. Saunders said. “They learn that their platform as athletes extends beyond the ice; it carries the power to inspire change and bring people together for a cause greater than themselves. The Byram Hills Hockey Program models the very best of what high school athletics can represent: service, leadership and heart.”
The players wore pink jerseys in their 2-0 win over Fox Lane at the Brewster Ice Arena.
Captain Christian Cipriano, a senior, noted that the Pink the Rink game supports an important cause.
“It gives me a different energy to play for something bigger than myself and even bigger than my team,” he said. “Knowing that the money we raise goes to a great organization, we spend so much time in the weeks leading up to the game and everyone participates. It’s a great way to connect the team and rally behind a great cause.”
Captain Ryan Arcamone, a senior, added: “Pink the Rink was a special way to bring the community together.”
Photo and text credit: Byram Hills Central School District
