NYAC Rugby

Congratulations to NYAC legends Mike Tolkin and Lou Stanfil on their inductions to the US Rugby Hall of Fame! 🔴⚪️

Friends of NYAC Rugby, please see the message from our friend Bruce McLane below regarding the health of our friend Mike Tolkin.

Shoot me a text or a message if you or anyone you know can help out.
Peace,
Bruce

Dear Friends,

Mike Tolkin, who most of you know, has been dealing with some health challenges having to do liver disease. The best way to improve his situation is to have a liver transplant. His transplant team has shared important information with me, and now I am providing that information with you to see if there is anyone who might be willing to consider doing this.

As some of you know, Mike has been dealing with this issue for a while now. Over time, he has been working with the team at New York Presbyterian, one of the best facilities in the world for this, to get evaluated for a liver transplant, which will restore him to a healthier life. The problem is that the priority for livers is highest for the sickest patients. He is not sick enough now to get a liver and getting sicker means that he may eventually get too sick to get a transplant. This can happen quicklly, and a liver might not be available right when he needs one. The possibility looms that Mike might be too sick for transplant if and when it is his turn. Even if he was able to get a liver, being very sick means that it is going to take longer to recover.

The optimal situation is for Mike to get a liver transplant from a living donor.
Receiving a transplant from a living donor eases the recovery, makes planning easier, and allows the evaluation of the donor to be thorough.
While donating a part of your liver sounds daunting (only a part is needed as the liver regenerates quickly), it has become a fairly normal and safe procedure with all the information you need to know readily available. Any expenses are also fully covered.

If you would be willing to think about donating, you can go to this website, learn about donation, and fill out a questionnaire to determine if you could be a liver donor.
https://www.nyp.org/livingdonorliver

This link is confidential, so I won’t know if you go online or not, or if you decide not to be a donor; however, I could help you with any questions you may have.
Thank you for reading this note and considering my request. If you want more information before you make a decision, please go to the link below, where you can get more information. You may also call the Living Donor Specialist at 212-305-9381.
https://columbiasurgery.org/liver/living-donor-program

Thanks,
Bruce

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Game Day Loading ⏳😤! The boys travel to West Point today for a day of rugby🇺🇸🏉

📣 PRACTICE IS SET. Join NYAC rugby on Field 10 at Randall’s Island Tuesday and Thursday. All experience levels are welcome! 🏉 7-9pm
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Mark your calendars! Our spring season schedule is here! The boys are excited to get back on the pitch for some spring time rugby. 🏉🕺

How it started vs how it’s going! NYAC goes international. Congratulations to for earning his first cap with Germany 🇩🇪🎉🕺

Our very own Rob Irimescu makes his debut for the Romanian national team tomorrow. We’re so proud of his accomplishments and effort and even more stocked to call him a great teammate and AC brother! 🇷🇴

Join us next month to celebrate 50 years of NYAC Rugby! Tickets can be purchased by Athletic Club members only! Visit the link in our bio to secure yours now today.

Happy New Year! Here’s to more days on the hill in 2023!

Save the Date! Our 50th anniversary is coming up. We can’t wait to celebrate 50 years of tradition and excellence. Ticket pricing and formal invitation to follow 🎉

Hoping everyone is digging into turkey today! Happy Thanksgiving from NYAC Rugby!

a dinner fit for ruggers…the team was buzzin at NYAC’s All Athlete’s Dinner last night. We also welcome three new members to the family! Catch them at an AC 7s match this spring 😉

Good NYAC’s own to and as they’ll be running in the NYC marathon today 🏃🏅

BRB heading to CHAMPIONSHIPS! 😤
3 PM Kick-off tomorrow vs livestream linked in bio

Game Day Loading 😤 Join is at Travers tomorrow for both A and Bside games.

NYAC 50 - OLD BLUE 7 Thank you

Join us in our second match of the season. 1 PM Travers Island vs

It’s gonna be a rainy one at Travers today vs ! Grab your umbrellas and cheer us on as we have our 2nd match vs Old Blue at 1 PM

Today is match day! We’ll see you at Rockland State Park as our ARP side takes on at 1 PM 🔴⚪️

Swipe right ➡️ Which bromance is your fave? Like for John & Rob or React ❤️ for Julian & Mark 🤪

Remembering our NYAC brothers lost 21 years ago today. Never forget. ❤️💙

Thank you for these lovely NYAC vs Old Blue Frames

NYAC defeated Old Blue today 35-20 landing us our first ARP victory of the season!

Join us for the first Fall game of our 2022 season! We take on at 1 PM on Travers

Join us on the Hill at Travers Island this Saturday to celebrate our season opener against Old Blue RFC! Venmo our team manager $20 to enjoy kegs and mingle with the gents of AC! 🎉

Our Fall ARP season is fast approaching! Mark your calendar, schedule your plans! It’s gonna be an action-packed season🎉

Our Fall season is right around the corner! Practices have commenced, the schedule has been set! Come out to kick off the season with us at 🎉

Wishing our rugby fans, family, and followers a happy and safe 4th of July! 🇺🇸

The lads had a successful day at Rockway 7s on Saturday! Both teams made it into the semifinals and our Premier team matched up against in the finals, but fell short in an electric match. We’ll take what we learned and prepare for our next tournament in next week!!