12/07/2024
After making a substantial gift to my alma mater, Indiana University (IU), fellow alumnus Mark Cuban said, “Whatever I give to IU, it will only be a fraction of what Indiana gave to me. There aren’t enough words; there aren’t enough thank yous.” When asked in a recent interview why I serve as TMA Alliance president, his words instantly played in my head. And it’s true – the alliance has given me far more than I could ever begin to repay through my volunteerism.
What each person takes away from the alliance is unique. For some of us, it is the comfort of being surrounded by a support group that
instantly understands the unique demands
of being a medical family – and that celebrates all that is wonderful about this life. Some of us love the way it allows us to serve our communities through outreach, ensuring we are involved in making Texas healthier, whether by putting a book in the hands of a child, a helmet on a head, or using our voice to speak out on behalf of Texas medicine during the legislative session.
So, in this season of thankfulness, I consider the alliance and, in turn, each of you, as something for which I’m truly grateful. Without you, I couldn’t serve my community or medicine nearly as effectively. Even more important, I would have missed out on friendships that have enriched my life – those with whom I share an instant bond because of our connection to medicine. These are the friends I would go to the ends of the earth for, the ones who have helped me grow, and who have helped the alliance flourish.
Together we make a difference that resonates far beyond ourselves. So, in the words of Mark Cuban, “There aren’t enough words; there aren’t enough thank yous.” Happy holidays to you and yours!
