Coming from a family of preachers, the idea of giving back has been part of my life as long as I can remember.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
We went to church every Sunday. I do think it's my duty to give back. That's why I'm involved with St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
I'm very fortunate to have been raised in my family. I learned early about the importance of giving back.
I always learned to be philanthropic... to give back.
To me, giving back is so important. It makes others feel good which then in return makes me feel good.
I was always taught about the importance of giving back and helping those less fortunate. I think it's also incredibly rewarding.
Giving back is something that comes from the heart to me. It's not that I do it because it's the right thing: I do it because I want do it.
I always knew that I would give back. My mother and my father both believe you have to work hard and give back. That's why I was a volunteer firefighter, that's why I worked in a homeless shelter. I always knew I'd give back, elective office or not.
I have always looked for ways to give back because I think it's a responsibility we all share.
Whenever anybody comes to me with a way that I can give something back, it would be ungrateful at this point in my life to not say yes.
I was brought up Catholic, and even as a little girl I was affected by the idea of giving back - doing something for the needy, something of significance.