Hewlett firefighters host memorial blood drive honoring Daniel Berrios

Posted Friday, November 7, 2025 12:11 pm

Members of the Hewlett Fire Department and their families at the 2nd annual firefighter Daniel Berrios memorial blood drive and fundraiser.

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Miriam Jimenez smiles as she donates blood, on Oct. 26.

Community members prepare to get their blood taken out by workers from the New York Blood Center.

Denise Doyen waits to donate blood in support of the Hewlett Fire Department.

Dionis Xhinaolli, left, takes out Chief of Hewlett Fire Department’s Adam Sheflin’s blood.

By Melissa Berman

Members of the community went to the Hewlett Fire Department for the 2nd annual firefighter Daniel Berrios memorial blood drive and fundraiser, on Oct. 26

Berrios, a volunteer firefighter died on April 8, 2023 after a motorcycle accident.

The blood drive was in partnership with the New York Blood Center and all fundraiser proceeds benefited the Nassau County Burn Center.

The event was from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hewlett Fire Department and included refreshments, a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and more.

Family members attended to support the fire department and their firefighters.

Residents were invited to attend even if they couldn’t donate blood.

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