She was famous and her good works were and will continue to be recognized long after her death. But, it is important to remember that she did her good works, not for public recognition, but because she had an inner desire, and perhaps need, to help others. Many people, ordinary people, have the desire to help others and do so without any public recognition at all. This week, while waiting for the doctor to see my daughter, I overheard a gentleman requesting an appointment for a twelve year old girl. We raised them from elementary school through college.
People do care about others and do help.
Just this week, Deborah Jurgens , a young woman I met at a class I'm taking, offered to come help out at the Foundation office on Fridays. A few weeks ago, Attorney Robert Bugg asked to meet with me to find out how he could assist the Foundation. And on Monday, Attorney Matthew Evans offered to take another pro bono case and he told me to select one for him. At a recent Res Ipsa meeting it was discovered that Attorney Michael McFadden , almost routinely, takes on a new pro bono client every couple of months. Most people who help others do so out of the goodness of their hearts, they aren't looking for a pat on the back or any special recognition.