Punta Gorda Elks Lodge #2606 hosted six blood drives in 2023, in coordination with One Blood from Port Charlotte. There were 23 members who participated throughout the year. In total, 75 pints were donated, equal to saving 225 lives, as each pint of blood saves three lives. Each time a member or guest donated blood, they received a T-shirt provided from One Blood and a $10 gift card. The volunteers donated a total of 201 hours at $29.95, totaling $6,019.95. They traveled 2,611 miles at $0.59 per mile totaling $1,540.49. The combined total for volunteers was $7,560.44. The lodge hosted a free lunch for all volunteers at each blood drive.