In March, Marybeth Williams started coordinating an American Red Cross blood drive as a Jackson Chamber of Commerce service project.
Williams, the chamber's executive director, died of pneumonia April 27.
Chamber members announced they will make sure the blood drive happens -- and are dedicating it to Williams.
According to the American Red Cross, a single blood donation can save up to three lives.
The blood drive is set for 1 to 5 p.m. Friday at Health Point Fitness, 410 W. Main St. in Jackson.
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