The benefit of our team’s participation in this past Sunday’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s goes far beyond the financial donations raised and time spent in contemplation and care. The opportunity to give back provides our players with a sense of both purpose and accomplishment while at the same time creating a stronger connection to our community. One might hope such a contribution to the community will in turn lead to community support of our players on Friday nights this Fall.
Our blogs often reference the importance of contributing to or being a part of something greater than oneself. With more than a decade of involvement and participation with the Walk, more and more people have witnessed our acts of kindness and community support and thankfully seem to have been inspired to join us. This ripple effect has led to a stronger and more resilient community and created a legacy of giving that continues to thrive long after our current players move on.
I would ask you to consider how your team, family, community group, or even individuals can make a ripple of positivity in your community? At a time when so many seem so polarized by such a panoply of issues, I believe anything we can do to help unite our community is in our collective best interest.
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