Initially, I chuckled at the idea of waking up before 5 AM for this service opportunities. However, one of my friends and roommates encouraged me to do it as it would complete a significant portion of my service hour requirement. Hesitantly, I agreed and walked the thirty minute trail to the event at 4:30 AM. I had no idea how many of my friends were also volunteering; even before we did anything, I was already having fun. Despite the weird group of adults that were staring at my girl friends, we made progress setting up water and snack stations. After a couple hours, runners came persevering through the cold and wind with bright and appreciative smiles. I often forget how important to give back to your community. Doing so with friends also reminded me that “teamwork makes the dream work.” 🙂