On Jan. 25, Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2606 hosted another regular blood drive. The One Blood organization donated a T-shirt and a $20 gift card to all participants, and the lodge donated a T-shirt and a $10 gift card to all participants. Members donated a total of 25 pints. One pint of blood saves three lives, so this drive will save 75 lives.
Pictured are Teresa Alexander, One Blood account representative, right, presenting Ambrose Yelovich, PER, Lodge Chaplain and blood drive coordinator, with a decal signifying his donation of his 27th gallon of blood.