Dear Difference Maker,
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and I'm writing you today to share a true story about how a very simple and heartfelt Acknowledgment Ceremony caused the actions of one teacher to dramatically altered the life a business man and his 14-year old son.
This short movie has been viewed millions times. I have watched this movie well over 50 times and every time I do, I still get hit in the gut with sense of urgency when I see the gun in the father's hands, to reach more and more people. If you have already seen it, I invite you to watch it again and then reach out to whoever comes to mind who could use a word of encouragement from you.
We welcome you to use this movie and Acknowledgment Ceremony in whatever ways will be of greatest service to your community. It is our hope that this movie positively impact as many lives as possible - please turn on your speakers and "take 5" to watch:
To understand this issue more please check out this article by Janice Scott Ellis, Ph.D. She has captured what I have come to know is the essence of what Making A Difference is ALL about: Connection! To read go to: makeadifference.com/U/?NationalSuicidePreventionMonth
Thank you for the difference you are making...
Co-Creator of the Acknowledgment Movie
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PS ... ORDER NOW to assure quantities are in stock to arrive in time for Reaching Out and Acknowledging Your People in September
"Thank you very much for the information. Please email me as soon as the large Acknowledgment Educator Package becomes available. Last year our school had 670 students. Someone had emailed Acknowledgment Movie to me, and I forwarded it to our school Principal, and told him he made a difference in ALL of the student's lives at our school. He is so perfect for his job, and truly cares about all of the students!!! I told him I wanted to do this program at our school, and he was very receptive. We plan to meet as soon to discuss how to kick off the program. He envisions making it a project through the entire school year. Thanks again for the info." --Emily G.
PPS ... Do you have a heart grabbing story to tell? Your story could be one of our Make A Difference Movies. Here's how it works: as with the Acknowledgment Story you must be able to tell your story in 700-800 words or less!
You can submit your story to us at: makeadifference.com/YourStory
If your story is selected, you will be contacted. Thank you in advance for the difference You are making in the world with your story.
Heart Productions & Publishing, Greater Boston Area, 800-639-8191