As we go through life, most of us feel the urge to contribute to society as a whole. Some enter the military or other public service, some become teachers or coaches, some engage in a variety of volunteer services and some focus on donating to charitable organizations.
One choice, open to all who are not too old or ill to participate, is to donate blood. At some point in our lives, we, or those we care about, may need transfusions due to injuries, the need for surgery or a variety of maladies that impair bone marrow function.
This charitable act can be repeated several times per year at your local Red Cross center. Your gift will be priceless and the beneficiary, whom you will likely never meet, will be extremely grateful.
