A Cord of 7 Strands

We all know the phrase “a cord of 3 strands is not easily broken”, but 7 strands? That is surely impossible to break! Team Green Ops, made up of seven Operation Managers from across the U.S., is as strong as that cord. The group first met back in 2012 at a leadership conference and has since met each year in various cities attending additional conventions. Over the years they have become close friends, and look forward to traveling to new parts of the U.S. together.

Last year, Green Ops member Dave Halperin found out his sister, Sarah Horn, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive type of breast cancer. He was instantly surrounded by these 6 teammates to support him. They realized their next meeting in San Francisco was the same weekend as the Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon. The 7 agreed to sign up and raise donations for The National Breast Cancer Foundation in honor of Sarah.

As the race grew closer, it wasn’t only the training that sped up. Donations were soaring in and the support Dave felt was unmeasurable. Sadly, in January of this year, Sarah lost her battle with breast cancer at the young age of 35. Dave’s unwavering strength continued as he and the group continued to train and remain strong. On April 6th, with Sarah in mind, all 7 members ran the Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon and crossed the finish line. It was a proud moment for these 7 friends, as they were able to honor Sarah and accomplish their goal together. Green Ops raised a total of $9,220 for women in need!

In any tribulation, it is the people that you surround yourself with that help encourage and sustain your faith. Dave’s wonderful support cord of 7 friends was able to graciously honor the life of his sister, Sarah, and create a memory rooted in their brotherhood.

To join this group in the fight against breast cancer and to honor the memory of Sarah Horn, please visit their fundraising page, or start your own fundraiser!

To read Sarah’s blog about her journey, visit: http://www.hornlink.blogspot.com/