In one of Stepinac High School”™s most successful community blood drives, 88 donors from the all-boys Catholic high school, including students, members of the administration, faculty, staff, family members and friends, recently answered the call to help address blood supply shortages. As a result, their donations will potentially help save the lives of 264 area hospital patients as each donated pint of blood can save three lives, the New York Blood Center (NYBC) reported.
Hosted by Stepinac and administered at the school”™s gymnasium, the spring blood drive was held in memory of Luke Gallagher, the brother of Stepinac senior Matthew Gallagher (Class of ”™23) of Yonkers. Matthew suggested the drive be held to honor his brother who fought cancer courageously before passing away in 2019 at the age of 12.
Commenting on the large turnout of donors, Matthew said, “My family and I want to thank all the donors who honored by brother”™s memory in a very special way. I am happy that good things are coming out of this effort.”
Archbishop Stepinac High School offers young men of the Archdiocese of New York a highly competitive academic and extracurricular program that will prepare them for college and leadership roles. The faculty and staff accomplish these objectives by pursuing excellence and creating a supportive, disciplined atmosphere with a strong sense of camaraderie and Christian values that is unique to the Stepinac experience.
