Volunteering for CFC has personal rewards Published Oct. 13, 2009 By Connie J. Schlosberg 21st Space Wing Project Management Division PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Giving back to the community and organizations that help people is what inspires Staff Sgt. Joshua Linville to volunteer as the unit project officer for the Combined Federal Campaign. UPOs play a valuable role for the CFC ensuring all campaign milestones are met. Without their time and dedication, the CFC's mission would be difficult to execute and the charities may lose potential donors. Sergeant Linville takes his time to speak with each member of the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron to discuss the program. Any donation - even one dollar - can help these charities. "I just asked and they gave," said Sergeant Linville, "It made my job easy." During last year's campaign, Sergeant Linville spoke at his commander's call relaying stories of how the CFC assisted some of his coworkers. He said he believes having a supportive commander speak about the importance of giving to the CFC during the presentation helps increase participation and interest. Volunteering for the CFC also has a personal reward for Sergeant Linville. When he was eight-years old, his mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis; five years afterward, she developed breast cancer. With her illnesses, she could not work to support his family. Charitable services helped his family pay the rent and put food on the table. "I guess you could say that because of those charities, my life was 200 percent better," he said "They helped my mom get wigs and clothes when she was recovering from chemo. Life could have been far worse both economically and emotionally if those charities were not available."