How to save a life...

With so many concerned and caring people working at the Center, it can become difficult to recount all of the wonderful community service projects that we participate in...one of our most important is the "quad-monthly" (pretty sure I just made that up) blood drive. Terri Spear, our resident Housekeeper to the Stars, helps organize this regular event. I have always wondered why Terri does this, but after knowing Terri for close to three years - I realize that she doesn't really need a reason. I think she likes to do all she can...as long as it is good. Often, she is the first person I see in the mornings once at work...and this morning was no different - but what is usually a happy exchange of "hello's", this morning was different. Threatening to "tie me-down" to take my blood, followed her cheery "good morning". Knowing that I am particularly nervous about needles, she pokes more fun. However, Terri is good at these "scare" tactics - actually putting me at ease about the 3 foot needles...quite a feat considering that I get nervous on any day when phlebotomists outnumber staff members. Point is, I am not scared of the needles anymore...I am scared to let Terri down - if she can open up her heart and schedule for blood drives, the least I can do is open a little vein. So if you're out there, and find yourself a little nervous about giving, come meet Terri - she can convince you! Oh yeah - there's usually cookies at the end of the ordeal!