A church community is donating life in memory of a beloved member of their congregation following his death.

Dozens of people showed up to donate blood at St. Peter’s Catholic Church blood drive Wednesday dedicated to Dan Needham.

The church on Meyer Boulevard in Kansas City holds blood drives every quarter.

“I’m here to honor Dan. I’ve always given blood, but this day is dedicated to Dan in his honor,” said Lesley Reller, a church member who was donating blood.

Dan was a local community leader, and he served as the chairman for 21 blood drives, collecting a total of 814 units through the drives he helped organize.

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