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As additional practice we also help with communications for local events (usually the larger ones but small dispersed ones also) such as Charity races, local marathons, etc. We also support communications during large sporting events (100,000 spectators) for other non-profit groups.

Yes, Louise and I volunteer regularly for the bike-athons, run-athons, and walk-athons hosted by the several lung/diabetes/cancer organizations to raise money and awareness, sometimes as net controls, sometimes as rest stop hams, sometimes as comm bosses. Being known among the hams is a good point to raise. When we have our big earthquake, those who are known will be given opportunities first. Having a license plus experience is the key.