You Matter Moment of the Week
“I participate in You Matter Marathon to spread kindness and to let people know they’re not alone.
I have been handing out You Matter cards for some years now and have started to make my own. Recently I handed out 35 at a Pride event near me. I handed my last cards to a group of gentlemen sitting in a booth. As I walked away and stood by my nephew and friends to watch a performance, one of the gentlemen tapped my shoulder. He had a cast on his leg and was using crutches. He asked me for a hug. I gave him a hug and he began to tell me how much that simple card meant to him.
He continued to tell me he’d been depressed because of his broken leg and was in a dark place in his head, but that simple gesture showed him that people do care. He started getting teary eyed and I told him that he does matter even if the intrusive thoughts told him other wise. That even though I didn’t know him, I loved him and cared for him.
He thanked me again, hugged me tighter and told me he loved me as well. I watched him go back to the booth he was in and I turn to my nephew and cried. I never got the man’s name but to know that a card with the simple phrase You Matter could help someone like him made me so emotional.
As we were all getting ready to leave the event, I walked passed the booth and hugged the gentleman again and told him he mattered, was loved, and that he was worthy off all good things. It was one of the most beautiful moments I have had handing out You Matter cards.
I love knowing that a simple thing like a card can change someone’s mood so quickly. I’ve made connections with people just by telling them they matter. It’s helped me see just how much kindness means to people and how by sharing an act of kindness with someone can have a ripple effect.”
-Amanda
Brigham City, UT
What You Can Do
Imagine a simple act of kindness turning someone’s world around. One card, one hug, one moment of connection – that’s the power of the You Matter Marathon.
Join us for free and experience the incredible impact of spreading kindness. Together, we can create a wave of positivity that reaches far and wide. Here’s how you can join in:
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- Sign up for You Matter Marathon today to receive 10 free cards.
- Running low on cards? You can buy more from our online store.
- We love hearing your You Matter stories – submit your story on our website.
- Help us continue to share the You Matter magic and donate today.
Cheryl Rice, Founder
https://youmattermarathon.org/
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