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Go TWEAM! There's No "I" in Team But There is a "WE"
Topic Author: Jessica Ralston
Posted: 8:05 PM May 4, 2009
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           The one thing I can always tell people when they ask me about what it like to work at WSAZ is that I work with some of the nicest, most caring people around.

            It goes far beyond getting along at work and being friends.  I was reminded of this on Saturday when our team came together for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Charleston.

       Team WSAZ\myZ ended up in the top 10 for fund raising out of 200 teams and we had the smallest number of team members. It made me proud beyond words that everyone came together and worked so hard to raise money for such a worthy cause.

 

We also tied with another team for the "Best Team Spirit" award. We did a LOT of cheering and hugging (and a bit of crying) on Saturday. 
 

Penny Moss served as the host and was there at the crack of dawn. She spent several hours on the microphone keeping everyone inspired and excited.

                                                                                                                                                     

 

When we finished with the race we waited at the finish line to hang medals around the "survivors"necks as they crossed. This is always my favorite part of the race and it's emotional... to say the very least.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the women cry and others smile but you can see that they are all proud that they made it.  There is nothing better than to see their faces when they reach the end of the race.

One of our managers, Grover Tadlock, raced in a wheelchair in honor of his mother. It was amazing to see him do something so brave and so personal. I know it meant a lot to him. It meant a lot to all of us. 

 Words can't express how I felt when I saw all these people I work with really put their heart and soul into such a great event. Everyone talked about what how they were moved by it and they were so grateful to have been a part of the bigger picture.

It served as a true reminder that it only takes a little to make a difference that means a lot.

 

Jessica

 

 

 

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  • by susieq on Jun 26, 2009 at 12:48 PM
    Good for you!
  • by Jeff on May 7, 2009 at 12:34 AM
    In a world where it seems like we're constantly bombarded with negativity and disturbing circumstances it's soooooooooooo refreshing to see selfless acts of kindness and concern for our fellow man (AND WOMAN).Small acts of kindness, done with great love and caring, can change the world.This is my "standing ovation" for you and all the other participants.God bless.
  • by Chip on May 6, 2009 at 11:31 AM
    I am so proud of all of you for doing so well at something so important! I am especially proud of you Jessica for your constant inspiration to so many of us. Thank You!
  • by Katie on May 6, 2009 at 08:05 AM
    AWESOME!! Is all I can say!! I Love WSAZ! You ALL seem like family to me!
  • by Lisa on May 5, 2009 at 09:52 AM
    I think WSAZ is the best!
  • by Jayme on May 5, 2009 at 09:20 AM
    Beautiful blog, Jessica! It brought me to tears. It is great that you work so hard for breast cancer awareness! :)
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