And as we all know, telling other people they matter, matters. To them and to us. Let’s not wait until the time of physical distancing is over to create meaningful connections. Let’s make kindness even more contagious than the Coronavirus. Let’s tell someone they...

Until we meet again In this time of physical distancing the need for social and emotional connection is more essential than ever. We yearn for hugs. We ache for those who are suffering. We champion those who are on the front lines, whether delivering our groceries or...

Image credit: Dennis Pitocco Dear YUMMies, It can be easy to succumb to feeling helpless during these times. But, one of the best things we can do for ourselves is to reach out and take small meaningful actions that align with our values. As YuMMies living through...

Thank you so much for your multi-year participation in the You Matter Marathon. Without you, this message would not have spread as deep and as wide as it has. Thought you might value this candid and heartfelt story from a friend and multi-year YuMMie, Janet Falon. ...

"Person to person, moment to moment, as we love, we change the world." ―Samahria Lyte Kaufman Dear YuMMies: Thanks to those of you who have already signed up for this year's Marathon. And thanks to our donors and sponsors for making it possible. Already, our community...

"Do your little bit of good where you are;it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world."—Desmond Tutu Hi YuMMies, We’re working hard to get the word out about the You Matter Marathon and need your help! Please consider taking a moment to tell...

Hi YuMMies,Wanted to share this You Matter poem and video that we originally shared last year. They are both so representative of the You Matter magic that we felt they should be shared again.First, enjoy this You Matter poem written by YuMMie Howard...

Dear YuMMies: Mr. Rogers said to “Always look for the helpers.” I’m looking for help. Specifically, I’m eager to connect with the person at TriStar Pictures in charge of marketing for the upcoming Mr. Rogers movie, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”...

Great news: The You Matter message is so powerful that my TEDx talk, was just picked up by TED.org. This means many more people world-wide will have a chance to join our movement. A movement and a message that is needed more now than ever.I couldn’t have...

“The You Matter Marathon reminded me the world could be kind.The impact this has is other worldly.”– Brooke (Diamondhead, MS)We did it, YuMMies! Thanks to you, we have raised $5,125 for our “You Matter Match-a-thon” campaign, passing our initial goal of...

“In the end we all just really want the same simple thing…to know that WE MATTER”– Harriet (Orange County, CA)Over the years, the You Matter Marathon has grown from a small idea to a worldwide movement thanks to you, YuMMies. You Matter cards have...

If you’ve participated in the You Matter Marathon before, you know it feels just as good to give a You Matter card as it does to receive one.  Watching someone’s face light up as they read the words “You Matter” is like watching a child open a present on...

“I Don’t Matter”Have those words ever run through your head?  If you’re human, chances are they have. Everyone, at some point, feels alone or even worthless, and it is our job at the You Matter Marathon to prove you wrong.Every person on this planet...

Dear YuMMies,           Karen lives in West Virginia and has been giving out You Matter cards for two years. She loves to see the positive impact of the You Matter Marathon in action, and her husband spreads the message even further on his business trips...

Every single one of our hearts really does matter…because that’s what it’s all about – our common humanity.—John Kabat ZinnDear YuMMies,Even though the Marathon begins in November, summer is our season for preparing You Matter cards to be mailed throughout...

Dear YuMMies,We’re delighted to share another powerful You Matter story.Keri lives in Orlando, FL and has participated in the You Matter Marathon several times. This past year, she was an ambassador for Eastland Christian School and helped them achieve a...

Hi YuMMies, In the spirit of “You never know when a You Matter moment will show up,” I offer this story. While walking in the park this morning, I saw a man cleaning a bench with Windex and a paper towel. The bench had a small plaque on it with the names of two...

 The Opposite of You MatterSome of you know I received my first You Matter card from a colleague. The words on the card went right to my heart. I felt like I had been hugged. The gesture inspired me to order and share my own cards, initiate what turned...

Every single one of our hearts really does matter… because that’s what it’s all about – our common humanity. John Kabat Zinn Dear YuMMies, Thanks to our new community of YMM Elves, 2018 will likely be our best Marathon ever! YMM elves spend countless hours...

Kim, Darrelle, Anthony Dear <<First Name>>, Last December I shared an amazing You Matter story about a woman who approached me in a parking lot to compliment my “U-Matter” license plate. Her name is Laura, and neither of us could have predicted...

"We find our humanity – our will to live and our ability to love – in our connections to one another." In Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant – Option B. Happy New Year, YuMMies, Hope your year is off to a meaningful start. One of the best ways to keep an experience alive...

Dear YuMMies, As some of you know, after last year’s Marathon I ordered a custom license plate that read “U Matter” as another way of spreading our message. I never could have predicted how that license plate would lead to the most unexpected blessings. A...

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing's going to get better, it's not." ~Dr. Seuss Dear YuMMies, What a month! Per the quote above, you have shown in spectacular fashion that you care a whole lot. As a result, a whole lot of You Matter...

A little kindness from person to person is better than a vast love for all humankind. ―Richard Dehmel Dear YuMMies, Thanksgiving certainly brought out our YuMMie best! Our Community The YMM now has 49,183 participants, and 268 Ambassador organizations from...

Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being. Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this inner light. ―Dr. Albert Schweitzer Dear YuMMies, Thanks to all of you, the Magic...