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‘Jump
in. Just do it.'
The 10 th annual Trail to Ale 10K
is coming up Sunday, Sept. 20, and
with a thousand runners expected to
participate, Portland Trails needs
a large group of volunteers to keep
things running smoothly.
Long-time volunteer (or as he calls
himself, “serial committer”) Bruce
Hyman of Portland and his family
will be pitching in at the 10K and
he wants you to join them.
Portland Trails: How
long have you been volunteering for
Portland Trails?
Bruce Hyman: I would
says at least since 1994. I found out
about Portland Trails through my work
in city planning. I was reviewing funding
applications from the organization
when I decided to start volunteering.
Been regretting it ever since—just
kidding! It's been a great way to get
our kids involved in community activities
and give back. |
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PT Volunteer Bruce Hyman |
PT: How
many children do you have?
BH: We have two daughters,
15 and 16. Volunteering has always been a
family affair with us. They both went to
Lyseth School and had the good fortune of
having good teachers engaged in trail building.
PT: At how many 10Ks has
your family volunteered?
BH: Probably all except
the last two, so I guess that would be the
first seven or so. My wife, daughters, and
I would help at the water station at the
water treatment plant by Tukey's Bridge.
PT: Was it fun?
BH: Oh, exceptional fun.
Just a good two-hour way to support an
event that really helps the organization.
It certainly can be a little hectic as runners
come through the water stop in one direction
and eventually the other on the way back.
But it's good for the organization to see
all that growth in participants.
PT: Are you hoping to reclaim
your water stop this year?
BH: We'd be looking to,
but I heard Tom Farmer and his family have
been at the spot the last couple of years.
I may have to Indian leg wrestle him for
the spot. Or maybe my daughter and I could
just team up to help them.
PT: Do you like the people
you've met while volunteering for Portland
Trails?
BH: Absolutely. It's been
pretty amazing the circle of friends I've
made while volunteering over the last 15
years. Just a great organization.
PT: What do you have to
say to people on the fence about volunteering
for Portland Trails?
BH: Jump in. Just do it.
You won't regret it. There's something for
everyone to do.
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