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I've been told I'm selfish for not donating my organs. - I have one charity that I donate

Posted: Mar 6th, 2020 - 1:59 pm In Reply to: It's not selfish to give $1 a month to help someone in need. - However, when it's taken from

to yearly and it's a substantial amount (leukemia). We also are involved in a charity that was started by a mom who had a little boy killed by a car.

People who call others selfish without knowing a person are wrong. Sometimes people give to others because it makes THEM feel good. How many times are we asked by a cashier if we want to donate for this or that? All the time. I say NO now, as I have my two sources that I give to.

You are NOT SELFISH.

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