Worthington American Legion Post 828 Commander, Darlene Smail, center, stands with Blood Donor Committee chairman James Cantz, left, and Pennsylvania American Legion department commander Craig Wilhelm this summer at the Pennsylvania American Legion's 104th Department Convention in Harrisburg. Submitted photo

The Worthington Memorial American Legion Post 828 received a first-place recognition in the Blood Donor Program for Class 2 this summer at the 104th Pennsylvania American Legion Department Convention in Harrisburg.

Darlene Smail, Post 828 commander, received a plaque for the award on behalf of the Worthington post.

The Worthington American Legion collected 48 pints of blood in 2022 during two blood drives at the post, which netted the organization the recognition. Post 828 will hold its next blood drive on Sept. 21 at 1479 Butler Road, Worthington.

Pennsylvania Sen. Doug Mastriano congratulates Worthington American Legion Post 828 Commander, Darlene Smail for the post's award for organizing blood drives during 2022. Submitted photo