The Legacy for Gloucester Citizens, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, sponsored a blood drive Monday. The event, held at Shepherdsville Baptist Church on Farys Mill Road, saw an overwhelming turnout of enthusiastic participants eager to make a difference, a release stated.
The blood drive was a success, with enough blood collected to save 63 lives. “This achievement underscores the vital role that community involvement plays in supporting health care initiatives and saving lives,” according to the release.
In addition to the drive, the event featured a voter registration drive and a booth dedicated to educating attendees about sickle cell disease. These initiatives aimed to empower the community with vital information and encourage civic participation.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came out to donate and participate in the voter registration drive,” said Legacy for Gloucester Citizens’ president Brenda Dixon. “This event not only highlights the generosity of o...