Deana Leibensperger holds a picture of her beloved son Wayne Leibensperger Jr. who died in a motor vehicle accident March 17, 2014 at the age of 21. Through her grief, she has found a way to honor Wayne’s memory and help the community by organizing a blood drive each year during the month of June continuing his legacy as a regular blood donor. Leibensperger expressed her gratitude to Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury for the continued use of the church to facilitate the blood drive. Additional photos appear on Page A5.PRESS PHOTO BY KATHY HASSICK

RIGHT: Newly retired Salisbury Township manager Cathy Bonaskiewich makes time June 3 to donate a pint during the 12th Annual Wayne Leibensperger Memorial Blood Drive.

BELOW: Volunteer Joyce Sourbeck keeps the canteen table well stocked providing donors Eric Hirth and Wendy Glassic a way to replenish fluids and nutrients after donating blood.

Kevin Glenn checks in Robert Curico – step one in the process of donating blood. Donating is easy, takes less than an hour and can help alleviate a critical need for life saving blood in the local community.PRE

PRESS PHOTOS BY KATHY HASSICKJerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury hosts a steady stream of donors during the Wayne Leibensperger Memorial Blood Drive June 3 in coordination with the Miller-Keystone Blood Center.