Community members looking to give blood will have two opportunities to do so in as many months at Pana High School.  They are scheduled for Wednesday, March 4 and Sunday, April 30.  The school’s National Honor Society chapter is hosting the drives as part of their values, in particular that of service.  You can schedule an appointment for the drives here.

Kennedy Bowker and Gwen Clavin are the president and vice president, respectively, of the chapter.  They say the blood drive also contributes to a scholarship initiative.

March is National Red Cross Month, so the timing of the first blood drive was made with that in mind.  In addition, visitors can receive free A1C tests on that day.

The blood drive is personal to Bowker, whose father depended on donated blood after he experienced clots.  Both she and Clavin say the impact of their service work is their favorite part.

Pana High School’s National Honor Society chapter has been busy with other service events.  They include a chuck-a-duck competition at a basketball game and a food drive.

Bowker and Clavin say their desire to take charge in initiatives drove them to pursue officer roles with the chapter.

More information on Pana High School is available on Pana CUSD #8’s website, www.panaschools.com.

Kennedy Bowker and Gwen Clavin appeared as guests on the WTIM Pana Morning Show.