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Five Towns Of Rockland Red Cross Blood Drive Challenge 2025

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Rockland County, NY – The Five Towns of Rockland—Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangetown, Ramapo, and Stony Point—are coming together once again for a lifesaving mission. In partnership with the American Red Cross, these towns are proud to launch the 2025 Red Cross Blood Drive Challenge, a friendly competition to see which community can collect the most blood donations and make the biggest impact.

The challenge will take place across multiple locations throughout Summer 2025, with each town hosting its own Red Cross blood drives to encourage local participation. The goal is not only to raise awareness about the urgent need for blood donations but also to foster a spirit of unity and community service throughout Rockland County.

Why It Matters:
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Donated blood helps trauma and cancer patients, those undergoing surgery, premature babies, and more. With blood supply levels often critically low during the summer months, this challenge comes at a crucial time.

How to Get Involved:

  • Donate blood at any of the participating drives in your town.

  • Encourage friends, family, and neighbors to join you.

  • Share your experience on social media using the hashtag: #RocklandGivesBlood

At the end of the challenge, the town with the highest number of donations will be recognized for their outstanding civic spirit—but in this contest, every town wins when lives are saved.

Upcoming Blood Drive Dates and Locations will be announced soon. For more information or to schedule a donation, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter your ZIP code.

Let’s come together to make a difference—One Pint. One Town. One Life at a Time.

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Help Protect Turtles Crossing Western Highway in Blauvelt During Migration Season

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Volunteers are needed to help protect turtles during the annual turtle migration season in Blauvelt.

During May and June, nesting mother turtles will once again cross Western Highway in search of safe areas to lay their eggs. The volunteer group “Turtles of Western Highway” is seeking community members to assist turtles in safely crossing the roadway and to help reduce injuries caused by traffic during migration season.

Volunteer efforts will take place from May 18 through June 21 and play an important role in protecting local wildlife during this critical nesting period.

Anyone interested in volunteering or learning more is encouraged to call 914-772-6164.

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Brian Burns Hosting NY Giants Celebrity Softball Game at Clover Stadium May 30

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May 18, 2026

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Brian Burns is bringing football fans and families together for a fun-filled charity event this spring as the annual New York Giants Celebrity Softball Game returns to Clover Stadium on Saturday, May 30.

The celebrity softball showdown will feature current and former New York Giants players competing against one another on the baseball diamond. Burns will captain a team made up of current Giants players, while former Giants running back Brandon Jacobs will lead a veteran squad featuring players from the Giants’ Super Bowl XLII and XLVI championship teams.

Fans can expect appearances from several popular NFL stars and former Giants greats, including Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, Isaiah Likely, Arvell Reese, Ahmad Bradshaw, Amani Toomer and Shaun O’Hara, with additional guests expected to participate throughout the evening.

A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the Hype 4 Life Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Brian Burns and his brother Stanley McClover. The foundation is dedicated to supporting families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders and raising awareness within communities nationwide.

Longtime Giants superfan Joe Ruback — better known to fans as “License Plate Guy” — shared his excitement about the event’s return.

“Getting this amazing group of athletes together for a high-energy, fun-filled day, all while supporting an incredible cause like Hype 4 Life, never gets old,” Ruback said.

The evening will feature more than just softball. Fans attending the event will also enjoy a dodgeball competition, a home-run derby and opportunities to interact with players throughout the night. Attendees can additionally enter a raffle for a chance to win a custom New York Giants-themed golf cart.

Event Schedule:
• Parking lot opens — 11 a.m.
• Gates open — 2 p.m.
• Dodgeball — 5 p.m.
• Home-run derby — 6 p.m.
• Celebrity softball game — 7 p.m.

Tickets start at $50 and are available through SpidaGame.com, where fans can also find updated rosters and event details.

The Hype 4 Life Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit inspired by Stanley McClover’s son, “Champ,” who is on the autism spectrum and is also Brian Burns’ nephew. Through fundraising events and outreach efforts, the organization works to support autism awareness initiatives and families navigating ASD challenges.

Ruback, one of the most recognizable Giants fans, is famous for wearing a lanyard of New York Giants license plates around his neck at games and fan events. Outside of football, he also serves as Athletic Director at the Biondi School in Yonkers, New York.

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