It's Not All About Just Doing Work That Gets Us Compensated...

It's for the Love of Humanity and Beyond

This past weekend was a full fledged success when it comes to filling the mind and soul. As the announcer continued to call out each runner coming across the finish line, I can't bare to stop and recall that magical sound "[Competitor's Name] - YOU ARE AN IRON MAN". As defined by the North American dictionary, Philanthropy - Is "the desire to promote the welfare of others". It goes on to talk about donating money as well but that is not the path we are here to promote in this particular blog. Not that donations aren't appreciated just the same.

My family and I took the time out this Saturday, October 12th to volunteer and give back to a great cause and to the community. This was and always will be an experience that we will continue to be a part of. The desire for the human mind to succeed at whatever that course of action may be, has always intrigued all of us. The push that these machine like programmed athletes are able to fulfill is almost non comprehensive. To think that they start at 6:30am in the morning and come across the finish line more than 12 hours later is surreal. The official website for the Kailua-Kona location is right below:

VEGA IRON MAN KONA CHAMPIONSHIP

We took our kids with us and showed them by leading in example. Our position that we were assigned to was in the best location possible, we were right by the finish line on Alii Drive and our task was to tend to the large tented area where the food for all the volunteers was being offered and distributed. Margo and Franz were a real delight to work with and volunteer for. Both are super calm and collected individuals who poured their hearts and minds into the entire event - from start to finish.

It comes as no surprise how well the results for the 2019 Kona Iron Man Championships (link courtesy of CNN) were delivered. This all ensured that the day and evening ran smoothly. It's not always just about making money in life and chasing financial gains. As hard as we all work, this was one of those days where we were able to feel the excitement and endurance together with the best triathletes on the planet. We were more then compensated. And to see these competitors come across that small ramp platform was a moment and snapshot in time. The ones that came in collapsing and cramping left the most effect on me to put it lightly. Next year my wife was mentioning we should volunteer to be the ones who assist the athletes as they come across the finish line. At least the ones who need it.

I have been reminded again this weekend that our time here on earth is borrowed and that mankind can exceed all goals and expectations... a new-found level of motivation is the best way to put it and I simply can't wait to get involved again. For now I go back to working hard at doing what I love the most, selling Hawaii luxury real estate here on the Big Island. See you at next year's event in Kona 2020.

Active link below to Habitat for Humanity Hawai'i Island: