“We’ve been giving You Matter cards to everyone who delivers to us since the pandemic began.”
–Cindy from PA
Dear YuMMies (my term of endearment for You Matter Marathon participants):
And we’re off!
Welcome to week 1 of the Marathon! Hope you’ve already started to experience the You Matter magic. Goodness knows the world can use some right about now!
Currently, our community consists of over 20,700 individuals and organizations from 82 countries. Some of our recent Ambassador organizations include Wishmore Cross Academy, Queensquad, and Invest Collegiate Imagine.
YMM Story
“I’m a card-giving addict! I started with the first marathon (anything that doesn’t include running is for me 😊) and have given out over 100 cards a year, and recently outfitted my staff with You Matter masks. I add cards to ‘comfort kits’ that I give to people on the streets. This year, for Halloween, I added one to each individual treat bag. I just think it’s so important for everyone to be reminded how important they are, because it’s so very easy to forget.”
–Kim from Poughkeepsie, NY
YMM in the News!
We’re grateful to the following folks for their generous promotion of the 2020 You Matter Marathon. Please look, listen, and share so we can give them props and get even more people involved in sharing You Matter cards this month.
- Thanks to Chris Palmore of GratitudeSpace for a wonderful interview. Check out our Facebook Live conversation, or listen to the podcast on Apple or Spotify. It was a lively and revealing discussion with a truly passionate host.
- R.O.G. Return on Generosity is a weekly, half hour show, hosted by Shannon Cassidy of bridge between inc. and my episode, A Grocery Store Hug: The Alchemy of a True Connection, is available today, just in time for the start of the 2020 You Matter Marathon! Talking with Shannon was like talking with a kindred spirit.
- Fun to be on Philly 6ABC TV this week. Thanks to Karen Rogers and Tamala Edwards for making it happen.
You Matter Marathon Checklist!
- Please feel welcome to post your YM stories and photos in our website Guest Book or Facebook Group! Your stories inspire us!
- You Matter mask! Share your cards in safety and style. Buy a You Matter mask today! (Or make a $50.00 donation to the YMM and we’ll mail you a mask for free!).
- You Matter journal. Download our free YMM Journal to deepen and enrich your Marathon experience.
- You Matter Virtual Cards: Click here to download and share YM cards from the comfort of home.
- You Matter Cell Phone Wallet. Never be without a YM card. A portion of every sale goes to YMM.
- YuMMie Meet & Greet. Connect with YuMMies from all parts of the world who are creating the magic. Next 5 Saturdays from 2-2:30 p.m. EST. via this Zoom link.
Thank you.
You Matter.
Cheryl Rice, Founder
https://youmattermarathon.org/
