LAKE HUNTINGTON — Community members will have an opportunity to help save lives while honoring the memories of three local residents during an upcoming American Red Cross blood drive at the Cochecton Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

The blood drive, held in memory of Scott Pisall, Rebecca Pisall, and Rebekah Peters, will take place on Friday, June 26, from noon to 5 p.m. in the meeting room of the Cochecton Volunteer Ambulance Corps, located at 70 County Road 116 in Lake Huntington.

Organizers of the event are wishing that the event will not only help replenish the region’s blood supply but also serve as a meaningful tribute to three individuals whose lives touched many throughout Sullivan County and beyond.

Scott Pisall, a 2014 graduate of Sullivan West High School, went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps following graduation. After receiving an honorable discharge, he attended the College of Saint Rose, earning a degree in forensic science. Pisall later worked in the service industry and was employed at Woodloch Pines. He died tragically in November 2024 at the age of 28.

His sister, Rebecca Pisall, graduated from Sullivan West in 2011. Known for her love of animals and the outdoors, Rebecca once rescued a kingfisher bird while in high school and wrote an essay about the experience. 

Following her death, that story inspired a radio program on WJFF known as the “Kingfisher Project.” Rebecca attended Paul Smith’s College, where she studied herpetology. She died in June 2014, just one week before her 21st birthday.

The blood drive will also honor Rebekah Peters, who was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, before moving with her family to Sullivan County as an infant. Growing up, Peters enjoyed gymnastics and was known as a caring older sister. During her senior year of high school, she became involved in American Red Cross blood drives and frequently encouraged others to donate. After living in New York City, she relocated to Las Vegas in 2018. Peters died on April 2, 2019, shortly before her 32nd birthday.

To organizers, the event reflects the spirit of generosity and community service shared by all three individuals.

Appointments may be scheduled by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by visiting the American Red Cross blood donation website. New donors and walk-ins are welcome.

Those with blood types O-negative, O-positive, A-negative, or B-negative are especially encouraged to consider making a Power Red donation, which collects a concentrated dose of red blood cells during a single appointment.

As an added incentive, donors who give blood during June will receive a $15 e-gift card and be entered for a chance to win a $7,500 prize through a national American Red Cross promotion.