Finding your cause
Cindy on May 15th, 2011
The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers. ~Terri Guillemets
I’ve always admired people who devote their time to community service. But I didn’t get serious about volunteering until I was in my forties and struggling with a serious health issue. Once I stopped feeling sorry for myself and got busy, I learned the secret known to every community activist: Volunteering can change your life.
This week’s Patch column details my experience working with a breast cancer support group, and highlights a few of Royal Oak’s local heroes. Please click here to read it. –CL
May 16th, 2011 at 2:21 pm
We are such social creatures, and by and large self-actualize in the company of others. I celebrate all the support groups out there — they are life and soul savers!
May 17th, 2011 at 10:05 am
When I became quite depressed about losing my job, volunteering did indeed save me. And it led to getting a new job for the organization where I volunteered. Now I manage volunteers and the light in their eyes shows their commitment is saving their lives. Or at least improving them.
May 17th, 2011 at 10:53 am
Tara and Lisa, you’re spot on. And Lisa, I do think that community service is the best anti-depressant out there, seriously!
May 18th, 2011 at 11:56 am
I always feel more alive when volunteering. It wakes me up!
May 19th, 2011 at 12:25 am
So true, Cindy! Volunteering can and does change one’s life. I have done it for years and I’ve started my kids on the same path.
May 19th, 2011 at 5:42 am
Angie, I’m glad to hear your kids are involved with you, like the Gustafson family mentioned in the column.