Volunteering is a part of my life. Soup kitchens, painting school hallways, ringing the Salvation Army Bell are all activities I enjoy. I find volunteering to be a rewarding experience. A lot of community events rely on the presence of unpaid volunteers. Races have become important fundraising events—a large portion of proceeds is often donated to local businesses and charities—and unpaid volunteers play an important role in how everything comes together.
So, when my fall race scheduled showed I would
be running just before and after the annual Kansas City Marathon, I decided to
help out. Showing up before dawn to set up table of bananas, apples, and oranges; stack cases of water bottles and hang rows of finishing medals was energizing as the 8000+ crowd gathered a block away around the start line. Many of us stopped long enough to be on the sidelines when the opening gun went off. Then back to the detail of end of race organization! Handing out goodies at the finish line allowed me to greet
running friends, often along with their cheering families. I am grateful for
the amazing crew of volunteers that make any race possible and this day was no
exception!
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