In spite of challenges presented by the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the March 24 American Red Cross blood drive at the Abingdon Ruritan Club in Bena resulted in the collection of 65 life-saving units. Below, potential donors are shown maintaining their distance from one another as they wait their turn to give. Above, Gloucester resident David Wilson donates a pint of blood. Local blood drives are scheduled for April 16 at Petsworth Baptist Church in Gloucester and April 21 at the Piankatank Ruritan Club building in Hudgins. For details on upcoming blood drives, visit RedCrossBlood.org.