A neighbor living on borrowed blood

There is a plaque in the display case at the Wenatchee Valley Clinic Pharmacy that states "There is no such thing as a small act of kindness!"

I've personally noticed many acts of kindness, especially since having cancer the past 10 years. Personally, I am living on borrowed blood.

On Tuesday and Friday of each week I receive two units of reds cells and one unit of platelets. I am one of many who are dependent on this routine.

Therefore, those who have already donated are keeping us alive. Those who may donate in the future will be offering life to others.

There are accidents, operations and those whose bodies no longer generate blood cells. Sadly we each have loved ones who are affected by those aforementioned maladies.

I apologize for the selfish tone of this letter. I'm only using personal information to elicit your help for many others.

I thank you for your goodness and kindness. I thank you on behalf of several whom I know that will receive help from these donations.

Please do your best in regard to the Red Cross Blood drive Oct. 2 at 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the New Life Fellowship Church in Royal City.

Remember, "There is no such thing as a small act of kindness."

Terry Hebdon

Royal City