Dear YuMMies (my term of endearment for You Matter Marathon participants): We’re just 3 days away from the start of the 2021 You Matter Marathon! Such a simple way to spread kindness. “Sharing cards makes people smile” – A 2020 YMM Participant Currently, our community...

  "Let us be grateful to people who make us happy,they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom."―Marcel Proust Interview with the Inspiring “Godmother” of the You Matter Marathon  The idea for the You Matter Marathon began when a colleague gave me...

Hi YuMMies! We’re less than two weeks away from November, and the YMM already has 1,865 individual participants and 180 Ambassador organizations! Two ways to Help us continue to spread YOU MATTER magic this year. Sign up today for the 2021 You Matter Marathon and get...

Hi YuMMies, This week, I felt the first hints of fall in the air. Unlike most people, however, a leaf on the ground here and there, and a cool breeze on my skin doesn’t make me long for more sunny summer days. For me, and for you, the crisp air just means that it’s...

Dear YuMMies, Thank you for showing up, signing up, and brightening up the world with You Matter cards. Every day you inspire us with precious You Matter moments, and we appreciate you all. This year we're not hiring a PR professional to help us get the word out about...

Hi YuMMies, We are less than one month away from November, and the YMM already has 1,706 individual participants and 157 Ambassador organizations! Do you always have a You Matter card on you? One of our YuMMies takes You Matter cards with her everywhere because you...

Hi YuMMies, We’re stunned! Our generous community has contributed $3,038 this month. Our “Schools Matter Match-a-thon” is complete, and we could not have asked for a better outcome. Your generosity shows you know how valuable the You Matter message is in schools,...

Mt. Lebanon School District, Pittsburgh, PA We’re so close! Thanks to our amazing and generous YuMMies, we’re only $500 away from completing the $3,000 “Schools Matter Match-a-Thon” sponsored by an A+ YuMMie, Howard from Devon, PA. Would you help us reach our goal and...

Hi YuMMies, We’re about six weeks away from November, and the YMM already has 1,164 individual participants, 127 Ambassador organizations and 44 schools signed up for 2021! Check out the impact YOU MATTER is having in schools already this year… “I have used the cards...

Mt. Lebanon School District, Pittsburgh, PA We’re amazed. A number of you have already sent virtual hugs to school students around the world by making a gift to the You Matter Marathon that was doubled! We’re doing the happy dance! We welcome more contributions so we...

“Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.”–Eleanor Brown Hi YuMMies, As we move into September, we’re beginning to gear up for the 2021 You Matter Marathon! 2021 may be our most important year yet. Now more than ever, people need to know that...

Now more than ever, school communities need connection and positivity. From students to staff, bus drivers to school nurses, so many people are facing uncertainty and challenges this school year. You Matter Marathon needs YOU to help us show our school communities...

Hi YuMMies, We’re about two months away from November, and the YMM already has 994 individual participants and 108 Ambassador organizations signed up for 2021! We are challenging every YuMMie to give out one YOU MATTER card a day during November. “I believe we can...

As Labor Day approaches, You Matter Marathon is reminded of how impactful spreading the YOU MATTER message while working can be. Proof, straight from our YuMMies. “I work in e-commerce and recently spent time with our hourly associates – these people are braving the...

As schools and colleges across the nation prepare for another year, a lot of questions remain. From students to staff, bus drivers to school nurses, so many people are facing uncertainty and challenges this school year. We know from previous YuMMies, how much joy YOU...

We’ve  heard so many inspiring stories about spreading YOU MATTER magic this summer! As summer camps are wrapping up, we were reminded of the instant impact one YuMMie made when sharing YOU MATTER cards. “I handed out cards at my Girl Scout Troop and gave each girl an...

In difficult times carry something beautiful in your heart.–Blaise Pascal Just last week a client shared that she’s starting a job search, even in the midst of these challenging times, because she’s tired of feeling like she doesn’t matter at work – especially to her...

Summer months are typically filled with road trips and vacationing – both perfect opportunities to spread YOU MATTER magic! We know this year is different and you may choose a staycation. Whether your travel plans are visiting abroad or visiting your local pool, don’t...

Calling all YuMMies! Share your YOU MATTER story with us! Can you help us? We’re collecting inspiring stories, testimonials, photos, and videos to feature in our 2021 You Matter Marathon marketing campaign and we’d love to include yours! We’re eager for others to join...

The Magic and Mystery of a You Matter CardThe Magic and Mystery of a You Matter card. When you give someone a You Matter cardyou never know the hurtthey may have recently been throughor the self-doubt they’re going through. Maybe an ordinary day; maybe not. And when...

Dear YuMMies, Even though the Marathon is traditionally in November, we’re busy all year preparing and mailing You Matter cards throughout the world! For the fourth year in a row we’re delighted and grateful to have the students and staff of the Special Education...