QSR® magazine has always found space to report on the charitable works and deeds of members of the foodservice community. But recently it became important to us to step up our efforts, and the decision was made to consolidate these stories in one place so you, the reader, could easily learn about what the industry is doing when it comes to giving back.

Our hope is that these pages will inspire and motivate you to take up your own cause—whatever that might be—to make our world a better place.

Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's International, told readers in the very first issue of QSR magazine that "Profit is not a dirty word." But Thomas also worked tirelessly for the many charitable causes that touched his life. In so doing, he proved that running a successful business extends beyond the bottom line and that the real rewards in life are measured in a currency far greater than the dollar.

So let these stories inspire you to find your cause, if you haven't already done so. We encourage you to let us know what you're doing, so that others might follow your lead, pickup your cause, and contribute in ever more positive ways to our communities and lives.

Among the causes that QSR magazine supports is CureSearch. CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation supports the work of the Children's Oncology Group (COG), the world's largest cooperative childhood cancer research collaborative, which treats more than 90 percent of children with cancer at more than 200 children's and university hospitals and cancer centers in North America. Together, we are committed to conquering childhood cancer through scientific discovery and compassionate care.

The U.S. Congress has under consideration a bill that would provide $150 million for childhood cancer research. CureSearch offers an easy email template to write your federal representatives in support of this bill. It may be the most rewarding five minutes you spend today.

QSR magazine invites you to about your cause. Together, we can inspire others.