Seaford Students Team Up With Blood Center For Blood Drive

More than 80 students and staff donated blood at the high school event.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 3:04pm

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The Seaford High School student council organized a blood drive in partnership with the New York Blood Center, where over 80 students and staff members donated blood. The drive came after a recent blizzard had resulted in the cancellation of many blood drives, leading to a shortage in the regional blood supply.

Why it matters

Blood drives are crucial for maintaining a stable blood supply, especially after major weather events that disrupt normal donation schedules. High school students represent an important demographic for blood centers to engage, as they are often first-time donors.

The details

The blood drive was held in the Seaford High School gym, allowing students aged 17 and older, or 16 with parental permission, to donate a pint of blood. Student council members helped with the logistics, signing in donors, escorting them to the refreshment area, and providing snacks and drinks. Each pint of blood donated can save up to three lives, according to the National Institutes of Health.

  • The blood drive took place last week at Seaford High School.
  • It came about two weeks after a major blizzard hit New York, resulting in the cancellation of over 3,000 blood donations.

The players

Seaford High School Student Council

The student government organization that organized the blood drive at the high school.

New York Blood Center

The regional blood bank that partnered with Seaford High School to host the blood drive.

Olivia Anzelone

The president of the Seaford High School Student Council.

Brian Falk

A senior at Seaford High School who donated blood because he believes it's a way to save lives.

Carmelo Riccobono

A Seaford High School student who donated blood due to a personal connection, as his father had previously needed blood after an injury.

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What they’re saying

“The blood drive brings people together who want to help the community.”

— Olivia Anzelone, Student Council President

“I donate blood because it's special to me that I have the opportunity to save lives.”

— Brian Falk, Senior

“That's why I donate. I recognize the importance of it. It's just something good to do for people who need it.”

— Carmelo Riccobono, Student

What’s next

The New York Blood Center will continue to work with local schools and community organizations to host blood drives and maintain a stable regional blood supply.

The takeaway

High school students can make a meaningful impact on their local communities by participating in blood drives, which are crucial for ensuring an adequate supply of blood for those in need. The Seaford High School blood drive demonstrates the power of student-led initiatives to bring people together for a good cause.