#WhyIVolunteerLV Contest Winner

In honor of National Volunteer Week, you shared why you volunteer and the outstanding organizations you serve. We were inspired by your stories and all that you do to build a stronger, healthier Lehigh Valley. 

Our volunteer whose story and photo got the most likes, Michael Drabenstott, shared this on our Facebook page:

I volunteer with the Lehigh Valley Road Runners to bring the unmistakable joy of running and the invaluable benefits of fitness to anyone aged four to 104. ‪#‎WhyIVolunteerLV‬ (FYI -- the St. Luke's Half Marathon is one of the largest solely volunteer-organized half marathons in the country!)


Congratulations Michael! We’d like to present you with a $25 dollar Bell Hall gift card (to enjoy after your next run!) and we are happy to recognize the organization you serve, Lehigh Valley Road Runners on our homepage and newsletters. 

Special shout-out to our two contest runners-up who will also receive $25 Bell Hall gift cards for the stories they shared. 

Kristin Croissette Munoz 
I volunteer as a coach for Girls on the Run of Lehigh County to show my daughter the importance of mentoring. Someone has to tell future generations of women that it's ok to be completely AWESOME!‪ #‎WhyIVolunteerLV‬

Karyn Goldner 
I enjoy visiting Senior Living facilities, Libraries and Schools with my Therapy Dog Ringo! Ringo brings smiles to everyone he meets on behalf of
The Pleasure of Your Company Therapy Dog Organization.‪ #‎WhyIVolunteerLV‬ 

THANK YOU to all of our contestants who serve throughout our community all year long. And don’t forget, we invite you to share your volunteer stories anytime during the year on our “Why We Do It” page on our website.