How I made a difference today. And how you can too.


	How I made a difference today. And how you can too.

iliasben

10-12-2007 12:54 AM

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society, charity, volunteer, help

iliasben says:

Step by Step, a charity for organ transplants.

Giving your body for organ transplant doesn't cost you anything, and you will not suffer from it. So give it away!

well, unless you have a major religion issue...

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