As October – Breast Cancer Awareness Month – draws to a close, I am once again reminded how important it is for corporations to give back and serve their community. Breast cancer affects millions of men and women each year. Coming together to show support and fundraising to find a cure brings hope to those affected.

This year, Inktel raised $2000 for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to help find a cure and bring hope to patients, families and survivors. Our Miami location participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K in downtown Miami on Saturday, October 17th. We had over 30 people sign up for the race – each person had a different story of how breast cancer had touched their lives either through family or friends.

Sometimes we wonder if the little things we do actually matter. If donating just $1 or $2 makes a difference. I – for sure – know that it does. Inktel received this e-mail from Kathy Kozak, a breast cancer patient, describing how much our support meant to her and her fight against breast cancer:

Hi -

You don’t know me, but, I just want to thank Inktel for what you are doing here for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I can tell you that I have personally benefited from the progress that has been made in the fight against breast cancer. I was diagnosed with breast cancer on June 4th. I spent 2 months going for test after test prior to starting treatment. That was very upsetting to me because I wanted to start to fix the problem, not just go for tests! The treatment plan they had originally outlined for me was going to be very, very rough. However, during that 2 month delay before actually starting treatment on 8/21, my doctors were made aware of new information. This new information totally changed my treatment plan. It is nowhere near as bad as what I was originally scheduled to go through. It’s still a challenge, but, I am blessed because of new progress in combating this disease. It is very heartwarming to see a group of people like yourselves taking an interest in and doing something for this cause. Thanks again. I personally appreciate it!

Inktel came together as a corporation to show our support and restore faith in our community. As we continue through the rest of the quarter and into 2010, corporations need to remember how impactful their contributions – big or small – can be to their communities and customers. Let us all continue to strive harder and give back in the upcoming holiday season to help all the Kathys in our communities.