Ed, I just read BackTalk about ”blood drive credit.“ I thought the comments were interesting. I‘d like to add that I‘ve found over the years that a little bit of recognition and ego-stroking along with a ”thank you“ can go an awfully long way when it comes to saving lives. I want to thank the law enforcement officers and the New Jersey Department of Corrections, and all of the folks who donated at the blood drive for Sheriff‘s Officer Hahn. They did a wonderful job. You can‘t do anything more than donate the gift of life, which is blood.

CBC Jim

I would agree with you. But for people to do something charitable just for the recognition or praise seems just a bit hollow. We should give because we want to give. If we get the praise all the better, but we should just feel good inside.

— Ed. Note