As I first learned on Ted Kennedy's Presidential campaign in 1980, the cause is everything. Win or lose, be a true believer. Spend yourself completely. Leave nothing on the table. It may be tough, but it is what I love to do. And today, I celebrate another year of it.
For too many years I’ve taken my birthday for granted, dreading this sign of getting older (and yes, I'm getting older). But birthdays are so much more than an "over the hill" Hallmark card. They are a celebration of life. A chance to reflect and hopefully look back and say, yes, I’ve done something meaningful with my life that made a difference. And birthdays are also a chance to spend more time with the people we love – for me that means more time with my wife and kids.
So, rather than groaning about aging another year, I’ve decided to do something meaningful to mark this birthday – I'm declaring the American Cancer Society the official sponsor of my birthday.
