Dawn Chatman's Blog
Free Press Marathon
I volunteered with United Way for the Free Press Marathon. It was my first time with United Way and I didn't know what to expect and I was a bit worried. As the day approached, I received emails indictating where I would check in, where I could park, who my contact person was and how to contact them and I received a map and directions. Worries vanished! I had a great time with the other volunteers, United Way workers and the DJ.
I had many friends running the marathon and they stated how helpful it was to have people cheering and shouting words of encouragement. When the runners were tired someone was there to propel them forward with a simple act such as clapping and cheering. I wanted to share with anyone reading this that it does matter and it is helpful to others that we showed up. We cared! It was a wonderful time and I look forward to volunteering with United Way in the future.
I had many friends running the marathon and they stated how helpful it was to have people cheering and shouting words of encouragement. When the runners were tired someone was there to propel them forward with a simple act such as clapping and cheering. I wanted to share with anyone reading this that it does matter and it is helpful to others that we showed up. We cared! It was a wonderful time and I look forward to volunteering with United Way in the future.
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