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I get into more detail about it below, but it’s safe to say that I’ve never been more excited about what this crew is building together. **Here are some amazing stories we’re highlighting this week:** a high school student rallying classmates to fight brain cancer, an elderly veteran volunteering to salute fallen comrades, and a group of monks who completed their journey for peace. And if you were lucky enough to have been forwarded this email, welcome! You can [subscribe right here](https://www.davidbegnaud.com/). -------------------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/65bd762f-5f86-485a-845a-8820711f565c/Divider-Sun.png?t=1755643009) Caption: -------------------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/0cbf0d47-bb5e-44db-8ae3-fcef3af9801f/DG-Beehiiv-Headline-2.png?t=1759198503) Caption: -------------------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/acc0de4b-741c-4f69-9d6d-b6ec093e9e13/DG-Beehiiv-Thumbnail_-_11.png?t=1771277053) Caption: Courtesy: Darren Nieves ----------## **The High Schooler Taking Charge** I want to shout out_ _the good work that high-school student Darren Nieves is doing in South Florida. In between classes, Darren has found the time to do a very adult thing: launch a nonprofit to help those with brain cancer _and_ the families shouldering the burden with them. It all started with his own family’s heart-wrenching journey - an experience that compelled 18-year-old Darren to meet _need _with _action_. _**The Heart**_ When Darren transferred to a new high school in Naples, Florida, two years ago, he was immediately saddened to find that it had “no life.” So, Darren set out to do something about it. He launched a club to support Meals of Hope, a local nonprofit that uses mobile food pantries to deliver groceries to families in need across Collier and Lee counties. He then took on a leadership role at the local Make-A-Wish chapter, where he became VP within a year, and helped organize a key fundraiser. Both experiences taught Darren some strengths about himself: he was successful in rallying students to join the cause, _and _he had the ability to win over donors and organize events typically beyond a high schooler’s scope. Those were key skills for starting an organization very close to his heart - [**Minds Over Tumors**](https://www.mindsovertumors.org/)**, a nonprofit focused on funding brain-cancer research and financially supporting kids with brain tumors throughout South Florida.** It would be in honor of Darren’s oldest sister, Andrea, who was diagnosed with brain cancer five years ago at just 19. It was a harrowing experience that put the Nieves family through the wringer and left a lasting impression on Darren. Seeing his sister come out the other side after surgery and 20 sessions of radiation therapy (she’s now been in remission for a year and a half!), Darren felt called to support other families going through what he, his family, and, most of all, his sister went through. ---------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/f7614629-75e9-4a0f-9821-8cf9816310e8/DG-Image-Portait_-_7_copy.png?t=1771277081) Caption: Courtesy: Darren Nieves View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/19c64835-08e9-4313-b32c-c482dfe574da/DG-Image-Portait_-_7__1_.png?t=1771203536) Caption: Courtesy: Darren Nieves ----------_**The Journey**_ Like his Meals On Wheels club, [Minds Over Tumors](https://www.mindsovertumors.org/) is mostly run by other high school students… but don’t mistake age for impact.  The nonprofit has over 50 partners, 200 donors, and 100 volunteers. It’s also already raised over $280,000 in its first year of operation, primarily from a gala that harkens back to Darren’s experience with Make-A-Wish. Those funds have been distributed as direct cash assistance to pay for sky-high medical bills - a huge burden on families that have a child with brain cancer, especially when they don’t have health insurance. It’s been so successful that local hospitals are referring patients and their families to the nonprofit. Darren and [Minds Over Tumors](https://www.mindsovertumors.org/) have big plans for 2026, including a golf tournament, a luncheon, and another end-of-the-year gala - plenty of opportunities to get people to donate to a worthy cause. Up next: the nonprofit will start paying for families’ non-medical needs (hotel stays, transportation, meals, etc.) and is planning a geographic expansion into more counties and possibly new states.  _**The Takeaway**_ Those are some ambitious goals, but Darren is dedicated… even as he readies to head to college (most likely the University of Tampa in the fall to major in International Business). I’m incredibly impressed by what this young man is doing at his age and by how effectively he’s doing it. He’s a future leader, but he’s a current leader too… someone who is able to rally the community for good with nothing but heart, conviction, and results.    Donate to Minds Over Tumors here (https://www.mindsovertumors.org/donation) ---------- ###### **"DEAR DAVID”** ## Submit A Story About Someone Doing Good **Share yours here** (https://form.typeform.com/to/FfltG0Fi) -------------------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/65bd762f-5f86-485a-845a-8820711f565c/Divider-Sun.png?t=1755643009) Caption: ----------## More Good Stories ---------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/429415b2-f0b8-4234-8465-ad33294dbfd1/DG-Image-Portait_-_1.png?t=1771203768) Caption: Courtesy: CBS 19 **☀️ ****Emma Dilley of East Texas ****saved a man's life **by performing CPR after the man collapsed in the middle of a road. She credits her CPR training at Lindale High School, where she had recently graduated, for giving her the skills _and _confidence to jump into action. This is why we should all get CPR certified. [Click here to sign up.](https://nationalcprfoundation.com/) Click to see Emma in action (https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/east-texas-native-performs-cpr-helps-save-man-in-dallas/501-c9cc14f4-1637-46de-baee-8421207a8f55?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KYTX_CBS19&fbclid=IwY2xjawP8SrNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJna2k4ZGNiQkE0dE5ab2Zqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr9en8ybmHaeZJtEhegV9QH9-r5eDjr1Brjps3ALC7_PZhE-qs26Bl0-W3Dp_aem_flyoMZYNkaic1GM6DrWghQ) ----------——————————————————————————— ---------- **☀️ ****After traversing 2,300 miles over 109 days**, the Buddhist monks from Fort Worth, Texas, officially reached Washington, D.C. on their Walk for Peace. They concluded their journey with prayer at the Lincoln Memorial… joined by a huge crowd at the National Mall. Click to see the crowd (https://www.facebook.com/walkforpeaceusa/posts/pfbid0qUEniAzBmCsiZC9PRZCwPqiQvjPESeZCwoF1yK9mmMjLvobAZqcVSyGs9PQ5BBurl) View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/8b028d83-36b6-4075-9169-8fa8c5d09443/DG-Image-Portait_-_2.png?t=1771203693) Caption: Courtesy: Walk for Peace ----------——————————————————————————— ---------- The results from last week's poll are in! **More than half of you**** **(53%) said the stories that stop you in your tracks are the ones where a community shows up for someone who never saw it coming. We couldn't agree more. -------------------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/654ed0fd-1e99-4ee2-a774-1ebf4ac1c34a/Divider-Line.png?t=1755643024) Caption: ----------## **Spotlight: Honoring An Honor Guard** View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/1ac04a98-7301-45ca-9bd2-ed3246d16164/DG-Beehiiv-Thumbnail_-_6.png?t=1771203813) Caption: Courtesy: Debi Brannan ---------- A woman named Debi Brannan wrote to me because she wanted to spotlight her father-in-law, Gary, who “gives up time every week to stand as an honor guard member.” Learning more about the sacrifice that volunteering takes, I couldn’t agree more with Debi - **Gary is as good as they get.** For the past 15 years, Gary, an 86-year-old Marine Corps vet, has been volunteering as an honor guard for military funerals and memorials, showing up for mourners on their hardest day. Gary has participated in nearly 2,500 funerals throughout his home state of Oregon and the greater Pacific Northwest region… and has no intention of slowing down. Not even two emergency brain surgeries last year could stop his service. What makes this service even more incredible is that honor guards have to pay out of their own pockets to attend funerals, says Debi. That means Gary has dedicated his time, money, and, let’s face it, his emotions to salute those who put their lives on the line for our freedoms. Gary has made it clear he wants no accolades… but sorry, we're not going to let him go without being acknowledged. _Thank you for your service, sir._ We also asked Gary to send us a link to where we can support him. He asked us instead to link to the Young Marines website. As I said, he’s a selfless guy. Click to donate to Young Marines (https://youngmarines.org/donate/) ----------——————————————————————————— “Beg-Knows America” on _CBS Mornings_ (https://www.cbsnews.com/video/it-started-as-a-spontaneous-offer-between-strangers-now-one-wedding-dress-has-helped-13-brides/) ## **The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Wedding Dress** View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2b2f201a-bac8-4631-b8ac-a7f69892022b/microtribe__1_.png?t=1771293128) Follow image link: (https://www.cbsnews.com/video/it-started-as-a-spontaneous-offer-between-strangers-now-one-wedding-dress-has-helped-13-brides/) Caption: Click image to watch ---------- **After one woman took up Spanx founder Sara Blakely’s offer** to borrow her wedding dress when her own arrived in the wrong size, it started a sorority of 13 brides who have all worn the same dress on their big day… and are now paying the kindness forward. -------------------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/654ed0fd-1e99-4ee2-a774-1ebf4ac1c34a/Divider-Line.png?t=1755643024) Caption: -------------------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/792fe875-3989-4d2c-9275-91453eaf2a01/halfSun.png?t=1755309832) Caption: ###### **SHARE THE GOOD** ### Referral Program Invite a friend to subscribe to this newsletter. If they join, you’ll get a shoutout right here. Copy-paste your unique code: https://www.davidbegnaud.com/subscribe?ref=uj6g1a9JHe **Share** (https://davidbegnaud.beehiiv.com/subscribe) ----------——————————————————————————— ## One More Thing… View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/379c4e28-fee6-4243-ad6c-05b5185de58c/microtribe.png?t=1771293194) Caption: **Next Monday (February 23rd) I’ll be making a big announcement on **_**CBS Mornings**_**. ** It’s something I’ve been building with a lot of heart - a new venture centered around community. If you love this newsletter, you’re going to love what’s coming next. There will be new ways for us to connect. A podcast. Thoughtful products. Opportunities to meet in person and celebrate our shared humanity with the people whose stories inspire us. And yes, this newsletter is about to evolve in a _big_ way starting next week. You’ll hear the news first on CBS. Trust me, we’re just getting started. With gratitude, David ——————————————————————————— View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/87ae9737-6013-40eb-910a-1a5bff3d7e68/DG-Beehiiv-Graphic_-_6.png?t=1758304144) Caption: ---------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/add23a17-4acd-4b74-87d4-5484022e10b9/0b.png?t=1758306243) Caption: -------------------- Made with love by David Begnaud and the team. Stories that set your soul on fire. ---------- ——— You are reading a plain text version of this post. For the best experience, copy and paste this link in your browser to view the post online: https://www.davidbegnaud.com/p/the-student-taking-on-tumors

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Also, make sure to keep reading to the end for my emotional reaction to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance! **As always, a big thank you to everyone who’s been sharing the newsletter!** If you want to pass the good news along, copy/paste your unique referral link to share: https://www.davidbegnaud.com/subscribe?ref=uj6g1a9JHe And if you were lucky enough to have been forwarded this email, welcome! You can [subscribe right here](https://www.davidbegnaud.com/). -------------------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/65bd762f-5f86-485a-845a-8820711f565c/Divider-Sun.png?t=1755643009) Caption: -------------------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/0cbf0d47-bb5e-44db-8ae3-fcef3af9801f/DG-Beehiiv-Headline-2.png?t=1759198503) Caption: -------------------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/7add0971-c718-466c-af7c-ee3ba09c1f9d/DG-Beehiiv-Thumbnail_-_11.png?t=1770681517) Caption: Courtesy: CJ Mueller ----------“_Thanks to Deanna Kuhn for sharing this story with us._“ — # **“The Kid Seeding Love”** Seven-year-old Luke Mueller has a pretty ambitious plan for a garden he plans to grow — he wants to plant the best flowers from every state. But instead of just _buying_ them (or, more accurately, getting his parents to buy them), Luke is building a community across the country to share in his mission. And when his garden is complete, he plans to share it all back. _**The Heart**_ Three months ago to the day, Luke told his mom, CJ — an avid seed-swapper — that he wanted to trade and collect seeds from all 50 states. Specifically, he wanted “the unicorns of the garden, the ones that make people stop and say ‘WOW,’ and the bright-colored flowers to help save the bees.” Luke told his mom that taking care of plants is the best way to care for other people. Of course, CJ was overjoyed to help Luke with his “mission” and posted in the various seed-swapping Facebook groups she’s part of to see if they could help. The response was overwhelmingly positive and supportive. Within the ensuing weeks, more and more gardeners started sending Luke envelopes of their favorite varieties (including some herbs and veggies), which made Luke very happy.  They felt like tokens of friendship. ---------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/6b6f17bd-30f1-4d61-83f0-6a79ee6d278e/DG-Image-Portait_-_7__1_.png?t=1770681587) Caption: Courtesy: CJ Mueller View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/2b886b57-d8ba-4e2e-9ddf-238caae406aa/DG-Image-Portait_-_7.png?t=1770681646) Caption: Courtesy: CJ Mueller ----------_**The Journey**_ Luke hoped to receive all the seeds by his eighth birthday on April 5th… and he’s already done it. He’s well on his way to achieving that goal. He’s received seeds from 46 states _and_ Puerto Rico, and seeds from the remaining four states are already in the mail. While CJ said Luke plans to do all the planting and tending himself, he isn’t content to keep _the results_ all to himself — he wants to share the joy with his family, friends, and the growing gardening community. So, he started a private Facebook page for his “mission members” so they can “see how good my garden is” and “thank them for all the seeds that they gave me.”  He’s also sending out Valentine's Day cards with some of his extra seeds inside, hoping they'll inspire others to plant their own gardens… and making them the recipients of “wows” and happy honeybees. Talk about spreading the love. _**The Takeaway**_ It’s inspiring how much Luke has owned this mission for himself (_and_ at just 7 years old!), showing that we all need not only to have patience to watch our dreams grow, but also to invite others into the process so they can share in the triumphs. It’s a simple lesson in joy that we all need to be reminded of every once in a while. And when Luke’s garden is ready for us to see  — which you _know _we’ll be sharing pictures of in this newsletter down the road — he’ll have made this world an even more beautiful place for us _and _a more bountiful ecosystem for bees.  The world could use more Lukes. Request to join Luke’s FB page to support his gardening (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1224249362908807/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT) ---------- ###### **"DEAR DAVID”** ## Submit A Story About Someone Doing Good **Share yours here** (https://form.typeform.com/to/FfltG0Fi) -------------------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/65bd762f-5f86-485a-845a-8820711f565c/Divider-Sun.png?t=1755643009) Caption: ----------## More Good Stories ---------- **☀️ ****When Nashville-native Kimberly Daft’s insurance company refused to cover the damages** to her plant shop from the recent bomb cyclone, it felt like her whole livelihood had vanished. But when over 1,500 community members rallied to cover the claim and help re-stock her store when the story went viral, Daft’s insurance company decided to pay up. Click to see Kimberly’s reaction (https://www.instagram.com/reels/DUblBYGDZWv/) View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/a2244bdb-1f3f-4658-80d5-fe2fbdb0669c/DG-Image-Portait_-_2_copy.png?t=1770603927) Caption: Courtesy: The Tennessean ----------——————————————————————————— ---------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/453626b6-6757-4529-b434-0317d6bf8126/DG-Image-Portait_-_4.png?t=1770681675) Caption: Courtesy: USAR Drone Team **☀️ ****Restaurant owner Michael Parziale moonlights as a drone-rescue pilot**, searching for lost pets in New Jersey to reunite them with their families. So far, he has rescued over 122 animals… and has become beloved by the entire community. Click to see his latest rescue (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXZJ4tBbRsE) ----------——————————————————————————— ---------- The results from last week’s poll are in! **Nearly 69% of you** said you try to be the helpful neighbor. -------------------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/654ed0fd-1e99-4ee2-a774-1ebf4ac1c34a/Divider-Line.png?t=1755643024) Caption: ----------## **Spotlight: ** **Saved By Faith In Shark-Invested Waters ** View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/35c2f3df-da7b-432d-b8fa-5698c17d8d62/DG-Beehiiv-Thumbnail_-_5.png?t=1770604060) Caption: Courtesy: ABC ---------- **There are some stories you hear that simply seem unbelievable.** The story of how Austin Appelbee [swam alone for four hours to get help for his stranded family](https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Family/13-year-boy-speaks-after-swimming-miles-save/story?id=129847231) is one of those stories. When Austin, his mom, Joanne, and two younger siblings found themselves suddenly drifting miles from the shore at a beach in Quindalup, Australia, they thought their lives could be over. They were on nothing but a kayak and two inflatable paddleboards. Joanne made the hardest decision of her life by telling Austin he had to swim back through shark-infested waters for help — it was the longest of long shots. But Austin swam and swam and swam, thinking about his family, friends, andThomas the Tank to keep going. Oh, and he prayed _a lot_, telling God he would get baptized if he could reach dry land. And eventually, that’s exactly what happened. But Austin still had to _run _another mile to get to his family’s phone so he could call for help.  Amazingly, Austin’s whole family was rescued. He was so sore afterward that he had to use a wheelchair to move, and he has just transitioned to crutches. Austin might be the strongest kid I’ve ever heard of! Imagine his parents ever being mad at anything he ever does from here on out! Click to see the family tell their story (https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Family/13-year-boy-speaks-after-swimming-miles-save/story?id=129847231) ----------——————————————————————————— _Beg-Knows America_ on CBS Mornings (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/strangers-come-together-help-man-dog-winter-storm/) ## **The Big Name In A Small Town** View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/b69df9b8-8e46-4553-a364-b94226ce21de/microtribe__1_.png?t=1770678515) Follow image link: (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/strangers-come-together-help-man-dog-winter-storm/) Caption: Click image to watch ---------- **Our readers from last week will remember this story of a homeless man and his dog** who were saved by the kind people of St. George, South Carolina. I thought it was so good that I featured it on this week's _Beg-Knows America_. I sent my CBS team over there to meet the man and speak with the people in his community who stepped up when he needed it most. Click to share a message of support for the town (https://www.facebook.com/groups/368712020508018/) -------------------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/654ed0fd-1e99-4ee2-a774-1ebf4ac1c34a/Divider-Line.png?t=1755643024) Caption: ----------## One More Thing… View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/1a7add5a-9b02-4a74-aaab-ccf728ebdae2/DG-Beehiiv-Thumbnail_-_5.png?t=1770701126) Caption: Courtesy: NFL **I was invited to the Super Bowl this year,** my first time attending in person. I was grateful for the chance and did not take it lightly. But the moment that stayed with me did not come from the game. At the very start of Bad Bunny’s performance, he said something simple and honest: “My name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, and if I’m here today at Super Bowl 60, it’s because I never stopped believing in myself. You should believe in yourself, too. You’re worth more than you think. Trust me.” That landed with me. My Takeaway: Belief is not loud. It shows up before the doors open and before anyone is clapping. If you are still showing up, do not dismiss that. Sometimes, belief is the whole reason you make it in the room. Click to see the moment that moved me (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUhNu4ojtfg/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D) ——————————————————————————— View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/87ae9737-6013-40eb-910a-1a5bff3d7e68/DG-Beehiiv-Graphic_-_6.png?t=1758304144) Caption: ---------- View image: (https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/add23a17-4acd-4b74-87d4-5484022e10b9/0b.png?t=1758306243) Caption: -------------------- Made with love by David Begnaud and the team. Stories that set your soul on fire. ---------- ——— You are reading a plain text version of this post. For the best experience, copy and paste this link in your browser to view the post online: https://www.davidbegnaud.com/p/faith-in-action-at-sea

Hey y’all, It’s David.  You are now a part of the community! Every **Tuesday **morning, you’ll get an email from me and the team with this subject line like this:  ☀️ **Do Good: Local hero subscribes to newsletter** Inside, you’ll find stories that celebrate the **exceptional in the everyday**. We’re talking about real people doing extraordinary things – the kind of heartfelt moments that remind us why we need each other.  ——————————————————————————— ### **What’s next?** **This is actually super important:** 1. **Reply to this email with “DO GOOD”.** (This tells the internet robots that you actually want to see some positivity! I also love meeting you, and yes, I read these replies.) 2. **Move this email to your Primary tab.** (The Promotions tab can be a bit of a void. This ensures you never miss a "Joy Drop" or a chance to help someone in need.) 3. **Add me to your contacts.** (It’s the best way to keep our community connected.) ——————————————————————————— **Apple Mail: **Tap on my email address at the top of this message—right next to the “From” field. Then choose “Add to Contacts” or “Add to VIPs.” **Gmail: **On your computer, go to your main inbox and drag this email to the “Primary” tab. On your phone, tap the three dots in the top right corner of this message, then choose “Move To” and select “Primary.” **Outlook: **Click the banner at the top that says “Click here to download pictures.” Then, select “Add Sender to Safe Senders list.” ——————————————————————————— ### **How it started** **Storytelling is my passion. **After more than 20 years as a journalist, I realized something. The world is filled with noise, but it’s the stories of human connection that actually set the soul on fire.  I’ve traveled around the world to find these moments, and I’ve seen firsthand how one act of kindness can create a ripple effect. I wanted a place where we could gather to scale that emotion and scale that impact together.  **Do Good** was born. 🙌  ——————————————————————————— Thank you for reading and **welcome to the community**. Let’s do some good together. – David Begnaud & Team _p.s. - I’d love to understand…_ _What do you feel is the best way people can do something good for others? __**Feel free to reply to this email and let me know.**_