You've Helped Build A Legacy of Kindness - Let's Keep It Growing! As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of You Matter Marathon, we reflect on the incredible legacy of kindness you've helped build. You've been a cornerstone of this movement. You've witnessed firsthand...

You've Spread Kindness - Help Us Reach Even More Hearts! As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your continued participation. You've been a vital part of the You Matter Marathon, spreading kindness and connection within your...

You Matter Moment of the Week Cards Leigh handed out to the nurses at Jefferson Oncology."I have been giving these out for some time now. This morning we made cards for the AMAZING nurses at Jefferson Oncology infusion lab here in Philadelphia, PA. My husband was...

You Matter. Giving and receiving a YOU MATTER card can be life changing. Enjoy these inspiring stories and meaningful resources.Sign Up for You Matter Marathon in 2025Did you know you can receive 10 FREE "You Matter" cards every year? Even if you previously...

You Matter Moment of the Week "I love giving out my You Matter cards. When I was shopping the other day, I went to checkout my groceries. The young man that was the cashier seemed frustrated and down in the dumps. I had my You Matter cards in my purse, and before he...

A Simple Card, A Profound Impact – Let’s Keep Going! Hard to believe, but the You Matter Marathon is celebrating its 10th anniversary! Who would have thought my random encounter with a woman in a grocery store would lead to a global movement, but because of YOU it...

You Matter Moment of the Week "I gave a card to one of my favorite checkers at my local grocery store. She stopped me few days ago and said she still had her card with her when a customer came through her line obviously distressed. The grocery checker gave the...

YMM Send-A-Friend Final Call! We've been truly inspired by the outpouring of nominations for our Send-A-Friend program! It's incredible to see so many organizations dedicated to supporting their communities. This is your LAST CHANCE to nominate a deserving...

You Matter Moment of the Week "Here at Jackson Elementary, we love to hand out You Matter cards to not only people in the school but also to complete strangers, students' grandparents, and other teachers. Everyday a student comes to me to ask for a 'You Matter' card...

You Matter Moment of the Week "Hearing 'you matter' and paying it forward can sometimes make a really big difference in someone's life. It may even save a life. The first card I gave was to a nurse at the hospital where I was admitted. She had noticed that I was a...

YMM Send-A-Friend Update! We're so inspired by the amazing organizations you've nominated for our Send-A-Friend program! It's heartwarming to see so many groups doing incredible work to spread kindness and support in their communities. Good news: we're still accepting...

You Matter Moment of the Week Stephen with the You Matter sign he made in Lindon, UT."I have been giving You Matter cards out for four or five years now. I decided I wanted to get this message into the eyes of a lot more people than I had cards for. I wanted to do...

You Matter. Giving and receiving a YOU MATTER card can be life changing. Enjoy these inspiring stories and meaningful resources.Sign Up for You Matter Marathon in 2025Did you know you can receive 10 FREE "You Matter" cards every year? Even if you previously...

You Matter Moment of the Week "From the first card I gave out, I was hooked on the merits of this simple but deep connection and the appreciation it elicited. My first card was given to a cashier in a checkout line at a big box store. She appeared to be in her late...

YMM Send-A-Friend is Back! We’re eager to recognize special organizations doing wonderful work in our communities. Do you know of a worthy local organization that would benefit from receiving and sharing You Matter cards? Perhaps a local food pantry, homeless shelter,...

You Matter Moment of the Week "I want everyone to know how much they matter to someone. I feel there are millions of people out there in this sometimes unkind world who need to hear they matter. On Valentine's Day I bought 10 heart shaped cookies and put each one in...

"When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life." - Jean Shinoda Bolen Winter can be a beautiful time of the year, but the shorter days and cold weather can leave us feeling...

You Matter Moment of the Week "Mental health definitely isn’t talked about enough, and there are people that really don’t feel like they matter. I was one of them. I realize, more people than not need to know that they matter. Many people suffer alone. Multiple people...

"Activism is my rent for living on the planet."- Alice WalkerFebruary marks the annual celebration of Black History Month, a time to acknowledge and honor the rich history and ongoing contributions of Black Americans throughout the United States. It's not just about...

Celebrating 10 Years of You Matter with Classroom Zoom Calls! As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the You Matter Marathon, I'm excited to announce a special opportunity for students to learn the impact of mattering! I’m offering free 15-minute Zoom calls with...

You Matter. Giving and receiving a YOU MATTER card can be life changing. Enjoy these inspiring stories and meaningful resources.Sign Up for You Matter Marathon in 2025Did you know you can receive 10 FREE "You Matter" cards every year? Even if you previously...

You Matter Moment of the Week "A card. A conversation. A connection. Is it really this simple? With every interaction, I continue to be no less amazed that two words, printed on a 2” X 3.5” card, can have such a life-changing effect. From the gal behind the counter at...

Celebrating 10 Years of You Matter Marathon Can you believe it? You Matter Marathon is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! For a decade, we’ve been creating positive connections, and giving people a chance to express kindness and gratitude by reminding people...

You Matter Moment of the Week "I attended a residential week long art workshop in July 2021 and gave the participants a YOU MATTER card on the last day. They were most appreciative and happy to receive them. Then 7 months later I got an email from one of the ladies...