Race for the Cure was a huge success! About 18,000 people took part, making it one of the largest Komen events in the nation.
This success relies on hundreds of volunteers who put their heart and soul into support the cause. I want to thank those who worked behind the scenes to make Race for the Cure possible.
I know that some people disagree with some of the research and causes that Komen supports, but they fulfill one fundimental need for those with breast cancer: Hope. That hope exists because a small army of people are willing to give their time and talents to serve those who need that hope.
There's joy in serving!
All morning Sunday you could see the glow of joy on the faces of the volunteers as well as the survivors.
There are a lot of ways that we can bring joy into our lives and the lives of others, but none are more noble than when we set aside our own needs to serve others.
I've met some great servants:
There's the doctor who lives below her means so that she can share her financial resources to spread the word of Christ.
Another doctor here in Evansville has served as a musician on several missions trips.
And there's my friend John who mobilizes a small army of volunteers to assist with restoring communities after disaster strikes. John is saddened by the fact that he's not helping out in Texas, but he's serving at home instead as his wife goes thropugh cancer treatments.
A servant's heart can also make a big difference at work. Imagine the surprize of your fellow employees if you go around asking, "How can I serve you today."
We can all get better at serving one another, but the pay-off is contagious joy.