Sunday, January 3, 2010 Service
"The power of giving is instantaneous, continuous and eternal."
— Azim Jamal

Proven Power of Giving

Proven Power of Giving
Volunteering in her local natal intensive care unit, Chris Haack doesn't need to see scientific evidence of the benefits of giving. For her, it is just about helping children. She says, "I get more out of it than I probably give." Nevertheless, a recent book documents several studies that show a correlation between giving and health benefits, like lower blood pressure and less depression. Read about some fantastic instances of giving and the science backing up the reasons why everyone should give a little more.

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