Volunteerism At Its Best

Dear Editor:

We are a community of volunteers.

Think about it. It's not just little League and AYSO coaches. It is also firefighters, hospital and Cast Off workers, library workers, educators from elementary school through college, to name just a few. Do you know anyone who doesn't volunteer for something?

The very fabric of our community is strengthened by a vast network of people who give back to the community - none more so than the cadre of volunteers for Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra.

This organization, headed up by the tireless Kathy Copeland, provides volunteers who give their time to instruct persons with disabilities how to ski and snowboard. Without these kind and generous people, this underserved community of people who are challenged physically and intellectually would not have the opportunity to experience the thrill of the wind rushing past their faces as they make their way down the hill.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to those who do this work. I imagine that they get as much out of giving as those who receive the benefits of their kindness.

Who says that it is not possible for persons with disabilities to live full and happy lives? With the help of the volunteers at Disabled Sports, it is not only possible, but its actually happening.

Rick Wood, Mayor
Town of Mammoth lakes