Westchester Soccer Club (WSC) prevailed against Forward Madison on Saturday, October 10th at Memorial Field in Mount Vernon, New York for the professional soccer team’s annual Hispanic Heritage Night
Dr. Paul Amajor (right), Director of Strategic Health Initiatives at Healthfirst, presents Healthfirst’s Community Award to Sara Brody, Executive Director of the Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District, in recognition of the organization’s commitment to building community and promoting well-being across Yonkers.
Halftime at the Westchester Soccer Club’s Hispanic Heritage Night on October 10th, sponsored by Healthfirst, featured traditional Peruvian and Mexican dance and music performances.
Westchester Soccer Club (WSC) held its annual Hispanic Heritage Night on Saturday, October 10th – sponsored by Healthfirst, a leading not-for-profit health insurer serving New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, Sullivan, and Orange counties. Before Westchester Soccer Club prevailed against Forward Madison, Healthfirst provided fans with hands-on activities, health plan information, and educational materials.
Hispanic Heritage Night activities sponsored by Healthfirst included:
- Medicare Savings Program (MSP) eligibility screenings led by Healthfirst Medicare specialists
- Healthfirst Kids’ Kick Zone with a soccer dart game, spin the wheel, and giveaways
- Healthfirst Community Award presentation honoring a local leader for outstanding impact
As part of the evening, Healthfirst presented a Community Award to Sara Brody, Executive Director of the Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District (BID), in recognition of their commitment to building a healthy, vibrant community that residents of Yonkers and nearby Westchester towns can enjoy.
“At Healthfirst, being there for our members means more than supporting their access to high-quality care — it means celebrating the cultures, traditions, and communities that make New York so vibrant. Our team reflects the communities we serve, and Hispanic Heritage Night with Westchester Soccer Club gives us a meaningful opportunity to connect, celebrate, and share resources that can help make healthcare more accessible,” said Dr. Paul Amajor, Director of Strategic Health Initiatives, Healthfirst.
“Westchester Soccer Club values our relationship with Healthfirst and our shared vision of bringing healthier, more active lifestyles to Westchester. Hispanic Heritage Night is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the cultures of our players and fans, build local pride in our team, and share vital information for the health and well-being of the community,” said Mitch Baruchowitz, Principal Owner, Westchester Soccer Club.
“The Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront BID is committed to strengthening connections in Downtown Yonkers and building a healthier community. I am honored to receive the Healthfirst Community Award on behalf of the Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront BID and am grateful for our collaboration with Healthfirst and their dedication to the well-being of all Yonkers residents,” said Sara Brody, Executive Director, Yonkers Downtown/Waterfront Business Improvement District.