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The local honorary chairman for the 10th anniversary Race for the Cure is the perfect choice to exemplify the hard working volunteers who make the Tyler Race such a success, race officials said.

On most days Henry Bell is the chief operating officer for the Tyler Chamber of Commerce, but for the past 10 years one weekend in May, he has been in charge of the streets and neighborhoods around Bergfeld Park.

Bell's committee title is traffic chairman, but he does so much more.

He informs the neighbors the race will be in the area, makes sure the streets are marked and secured for the race participants, clears the streets of parked cars, makes sure signs and banners are put up in the park, oversees city permits, coordinates with local law enforcement and manages lots of details that are necessary for a smooth and successful race.

"It has been a real honor to work with the local affiliate of the Komen Foundation on 10 years of the Race for the Cure,'' Bell said. "The race has grown to be the largest run in our area and the passion by all those involved in putting on this race is contagious throughout the community. It is a true collaboration of citizens within our city to work toward a cure for one of our deadliest diseases.

And as important, the monies raised come back to the community in health agency grants to keep the search going.

"You know an event is done well when it is 10 years and going strong."

"There are some people who are so integral and vital to the race, that we don't know what we would do without them,'' said race chairman Connie Greenberg. "Henry Bell is without question one of those essential volunteers."

"We wanted to honor Henry for his many years of dedication and commitment to the race and to thank him for his hard work on behalf of the people of East Texas whose lives are affected by breast cancer," said co-chair Kristin Goodman.