Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club youth recently organized another successful blood drive. Club youth utilized leadership skills they’ve been cultivating to organize the event with the American Red Cross.

“The blood drive has been an initiative that youth have collaborated on since 2016 and continue to enjoy organizing for the community,” Nerocus Peaks, PNBGC Teen Director shared. “We had a lot of community members come in ready to save lives with their blood donations and eager to interact with our youth.”

Club members wrapped presents for blood donors and helped guide donors to the correct station for donation.

“It was a pleasure to watch as our teens and pre-teens made every donor feel special for their act of kindness and to hear community members compliment the youth for their hard efforts was the cherry on top,” Peaks said.

This year’s event was organized by teen Club member Arkiyus Wright, who alongside his Club members exceeded their goal of 25 donors.

“Running a Blood Drive will give you an opportunity to work on your leadership skills,” Wright shared. “You develop hospitality skills as you make phone calls encouraging individuals to donate blood and explaining why it’s so important to give blood. Every person that came and gave blood saved a life.”

To learn more about Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club visit, www.bgcncg.com/petenance or call 706-920-1400.