Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2606 held a series of blood drives from February through June 10, which yielded 61 pints. This amount could save up to 183 lives, as one pint of blood saves three lives. The majority of donors were lodge members but there were some members of the community who donated as well, as Elks welcome anyone to participate. Pictured June 10 is Ambrose Yelovich, PER, chair of the lodge’s blood drives, holding a gallon jug with the number “25” on it representing the number of gallons he has donated. OneBlood has awarded him with the Super Donor status. The lodge holds a drive every 56 days. Pictured with Yelovich is Lori O’Brien, OneBlood account representative, presenting him with a decal and certificate of appreciation.