It is time to recognize and to say a big “thank-you” to all the dedicated people who help to organize and to raise money for the many organizations that do need money for research and to help families crippled by illnesses.

Most activities to raise money are in the form of races, walks, swimming, bicycling, etc. At times, the public must think that there are too many such events, but that is because there are a lot of crippling and deadly illnesses in our world.

The government cannot fund research money for them all. That’s when the public comes in.

Let us support those causes and have a good, healthy time.

Again, thank you to all those who organize such activities in order to help us all, and especially to help the afflicted families.

Claire Young, Auburn