It's National Volunteers Week! Here at Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, we would be lost without our volunteers. They provide us with an invaluable amount of support in our office, at events, online and everywhere in between for nothing in return. We can't say it enough, but thank you to all of our volunteers who help support the fight against childhood cancer. In fact, we recently created a video to convey how truly grateful we are for our volunteers' efforts. Also below is a blog from one of our loyal volunteers, Cathy Tullman, describing why she choose to lend her time and talent to ALSF.
Interested in volunteering with ALSF? Visit our website to learn more.
Lemonade for the Soul
By Cathy Boyar Tullman
I always knew the time would come when I was no longer working full time and would be looking for the opportunity to “give back.” When that time arrived last year, there was no doubt in my mind that Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation was my first choice. It was familiar to me because my daughters attended the same elementary school that Alex Scott did, though many years earlier. I was very familiar with the yellow lemonade stand! And, it was a charity to which I had previously contributed in memory of my father who died of cancer.
So, I applied to become a volunteer and I was accepted. I had no idea what to expect or what tasks I would perform, nor did I much care as long as I could make a small difference. It turned out that I was assigned to data entry. How funny, considering that computers are my deficit. I reported weekly for my volunteer job and now I am approaching my first anniversary.
What I gained was so much more than what I gave. At the end of the day, it was satisfying to know that I made some contribution to an amazing organization, remarkable for its accomplishments and the folks steering the Foundation. As a bonus, I was surrounded by enthusiastic and friendly ALSF staffers who want to make a difference and who are immensely appreciative of my efforts. In addition, I have enjoyed spending time in a happy, energetic, cooperative environment as well meeting new people and learning about the nonprofit world. You see, the paybacks have been immense!
As a mother, I can’t think of anything more worthwhile than helping an organization whose goal it is to eradicate pediatric cancer. I promise that if you spend an hour or two at ALSF, you will be hooked also.
Interested in volunteering with ALSF? Visit our website to learn more.
April 25, 2013
