What do you think about this?
My opinion is when we are paid for something we donate it ceases to be a donation.
I really hope this is as far as it goes...that it wont escalate to the point that people will have to be paid for every drop of blood they donate. If it does then blood will have become a commodity.
New Sabah Times report (April 26, 2009)
RM20 for every blood donor
KENINGAU: The Kampung Mempikit Laut JKKK is organizing a blood donation campaign on May 1 and as a token of appreciation, every donor will receive RM20.
Organizing chairman Chee Eng Kong said the payment was not merely to encourage more people to donate blood for a good cause but also to appreciate their contribution to society.
“We have set aside RM1,000 for this purpose,” he said.
Full report at http://www.newsabahtimes.com.my/nstweb/fullstory/28165
My opinion is when we are paid for something we donate it ceases to be a donation.
I really hope this is as far as it goes...that it wont escalate to the point that people will have to be paid for every drop of blood they donate. If it does then blood will have become a commodity.