Donna Reed
(1921-1986)

American actress, Anti-nuclear activist
Cofounder, Another Mother For Peace

birthdate: January 27
birthplace:
Denison, Iowa

QUOTES

"If nuclear power plants are safe, let the commerical insurance industry insure them. Until these most expert judges of risk are willing to gamble with their money, I'm not willing to gamble with the health and safety of my family."

When you handle yourself, use your head; when you handle others, use your heart.

Bread that this house may never know hunger, salt that life may always have flavor.”

“I get the students involved because it's important to create awareness and to educate them of the donation process while they are students. If they become volunteer blood donors early, they will continue through their lives.”

“Just the idea of giving a critically ill person a new chance at life. Every time I think about it I get goose bumps. My son lives on in them.”

“I hope more people decide to become organ donors.”

 

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