On Wednesday Sept. 25, Heschel hosted its annual Fall Blood Drive in partnership with the New York Blood Center. Over 60 students and faculty members donated blood, allowing our community to potentially save over 180 lives.
Sophomore Ezra Tiven-Gottesmen, said, “Before, I was really nervous about donating because I had never done it. The entire team was really supportive and constantly checked in with me to make sure I was okay.”
In addition to the opportunity to donate blood, members of the Hesed and Tzedek Council volunteered and assisted the campaign. Sophomore Juliet Kazam, a member of the Hesed and Tzedek Council, provided donors with snacks and drinks after donating.
“Being able to help out in any way, even if I can’t donate blood yet, feels really impactful for me,” Kazam said. “I’m looking forward to the spring drive when I myself will be able to donate.”