Legacy Idea From a Low-Income AARP Member

No, I’m not a veteran. I was never able to join the military.
No white stone or cross in a military cemetery will ever bear my name.
No monuments or halls or naval vessels will be named after me.
No buildings or wings or towers will carry my name.
No orchestras will have a chair bearing my name.
No universities will have a school or department with my name on the door.
No corporation or company or store will have my name on their building.
No medical cures or operating techniques will bear my name.
No racing, fighting, golfing or any other sport will have my name on a trophy.
No lists of wealthy people, prominent families or celebrities include my name.
No stardom will popularize my name in print, TV or cement.
No Investment counselors ever call with advice on what to buy.
No financial advisors handle my portfolio. I don’t have one.
No civic groups seek me out to speak. I’m not a famous guru on anything.
No one has ever asked me for an autograph nor paparazzi take my picture.
No charity ever lists me as significant donor, benefactor or sponsor.
But many hundreds of my fellow citizens are still alive right now because of me.
And many hundreds of my neighbors are much healthier now because of me.
None of them will ever know my name and I don’t care. No reward is needed.
My only charity is sharing the only thing I have to give—my lifesaving blood.

Warning! Once you start this non-recognition but rewarding way of saving your neighbors’ lives, you’ll feel an awesome joy and pride and never want to stop.
Donating blood is easy, takes little time and keeps sick or damaged people alive.
The need for blood is critical. The vast majority of our citizens cannot donate.
Call your local blood center now. Ask your questions. View your centers website.
Make an appointment to save lives. Call your