What better way is there to enjoy your hobby than to help others in the process?  This is the mindset of team Lead the Way, led by Georgia’s very own Greg Holland.  Joined by Martin Wilson and Rebecca Shearer, Lead the Way is a team competing not only for love of the sport, but for the respect and support of others through raising awareness of a higher cause.  This purpose was inspired after a training session at Bull Mountain when the team had a conversation with a group of U.S. Army Rangers they happened across.  After this, they decided to utilize their races in order to give something back to others by spreading awareness and raising funds for Lead the Way Fund, a non-profit organization devoted to raising funds in support of disabled Rangers and the families of Rangers “who have died, have been injured or are currently serving in harm’s way around the world.”

This year at the Blue Ridge Mountain AR was the team’s second year raising funds for a cause, during which they managed to raise over $1700.  If you are interested in joining or aiding their cause, keep an eye out for the Lead the Way Fund flyer in your Atomic AR swag bag.

Lead the Way has been competing as an organized team for 4 years now.  Greg has been racing for 5 years injury free and spent his first time as a volunteer at last year’s inaugural Atomic AR.  Greg had an unfortunate encounter with a stray dog, during which he was bitten while trying to free the stray from its leash (which was entangled with his truck).  Perhaps this is why he’s racing this year, to avoid another AR-related injury?  We can’t say for sure, but he did mention that he’s going to stay away from dogs this time.  Look for Lead the Way near the head of the 2^nd pack and be sure to give them a high five for racing for more than just the glory.