Lerin Winchester, associate director of the Student Recreation Center, and a faculty member dedicated to service-learning in the Department of Recreation Administration, is the recipient of this year’s Outstanding Faculty/Staff Spirit of Service Award, presented by the Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning.

A Fresno State alumna, Winchester earned her bachelor’s degree in recreation administration and master’s in education with an emphasis in higher education. She was a member of the Fresno State soccer team for three years and later served as the intramurals program coordinator, prior to joining the Student Recreation Center.

“Donating blood is a simple act that can make a life-changing difference,” Winchester said.

The Central California Blood Center remains the leading source of blood products for the Valley’ patients. Serving a population base of over 1.9 million people, the blood center must collect between 5,000 and 6,000 pints of blood each month to meet the Central Valley’s needs.

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