What's Your Greatest Obstacle?

My two least favorite excuses, "It's too hard," and "I can't!" I find these comments to be selfish, and usually stated by someone who wants to do the very least possible. Too often athletes complain about things like the heat, the cold, being bored, running a mile, etc. Coach T sent me this video of a young man that shows great determination and heart. I hope that this story is refreshing and opens all of our eyes to what is possible if we work hard, stay committed, and play with heart.

Crusaders For A Cure

Teamwork is defined by Webster as “work done by several associates with each doing a part but all subordinating personal prominence to the efficiency of the whole.” Simply put, sacrificing self for the good of the whole. Great teams work hard together toward a common goal. For the Helias Softball Team that goal is usually tied to the pursuit of a state championship, but for one weekend that goal became something much greater.

On Friday, June 6, through Saturday, June 7, the Helias Softball Team took on their toughest opponent in school history, cancer. The Helias Softball Team became Crusaders For A Cure at the Cole County Relay For Life. Helias Softball players, their parents, and grandparents all took part in the 12 hour event, raising money to help find a cure for a disease that has caused so many people immense pain and suffering. The night was filled with celebrating the victories of cancer survivors and remembering those taken too soon by the disease.

In this extra inning battle that at times seems to have no end, a group of teenage softball players vowed to band together and do their part to ensure victory over the disease. For the entire event at least one member of the Crusaders For A Cure team was on the track in an effort to show their commitment to finding a cure for cancer.

I hope that every team takes the opportunity to be more than a win in the following morning's box scores. I am very proud to be associated with a team whose hard work and dedication could end up being a win for people who otherwise might have little hope.