I decided to give clothing to a teenage boy whose family could not afford to buy the name brand clothing or expensive sneakers. Children at his high school ridiculed him and poked fun at his attire, causing him to have low self esteem and not even be interested in school. I donated name brand shoes and clothing to him and it how he feels about himself and gives him a sense of pride and has restored his interest in school. It is important for a teenager to fit in, though it may seem small to us adults, feeling good about oneself on the inside and out, boosts self esteem and gives confidence that they are somebody.

Deanna Harms, EVP, Greteman Group

At Greteman Group, we’re into feeling good and being our best. We’ve started a great wellness program and love it so much that we want to share it with our friends. We’ve packaged it in a nice little online kit.

It includes lessons we’ve learned along the way. What works. How to get going. Ways to motivate your team (and yourself).

You’ll find creative challenges to get people involved and a lot of other ideas to help you launch your very own wellness program. A get-started page breaks the entire process down into 10 basic, very doable steps.

The best possible thing you can have in your life is health. So by spreading wellness, we’re helping Do the Deed. Check out www.DoTheDeed.org. Take a little quiz. Download posters. Register for weekly tips. Have fun in the coming New Year achieving your personal health goals. And do it your way.

Beans, brain food and Milkbones. These are a few of my favorite things. Came to the desk last Thursday to find great coffee, book of brain teasers and mound of dog treats in a sweet basket. Mysterious Deeder turns out to be the indispensable and very talented Rachel Groene, Greteman Group colleague and stealth gifter (someone snitched). She hit the nail on the head, and brains and dogs love it. Thanks, RG! The secret DTD Christmas concept was great fun and many good deeds were done.

Bart Wilcox
V.P. Writer/Producer
Greteman Group

Contributed by: Deanna Harms, EVP, Greteman Group

For our annual holiday party, this year we decided to forgo our traditional gift exchange. Instead we drew names and did good deeds for one another. I drew agency president Sonia Greteman. Knowing how much Sonia adores her parents and values her family memories, I approached Judy and Ken about doing a video. They kindly agreed – not liking the idea of being on video but knowing it was something Sonia would love. The day after Thanksgiving my video-proficient partner and I spent a lovely afternoon with the Greteman’s, hearing their stories. Greteman Group team members helped me put together a 26-minute video from the footage and to create a nice DVD label. You may not have a creative agency at your disposal, but I bet you have a video camera. There’s still time before Christmas to sit your parents or grandparents down. Capture a memory and gift it to a loved one. It will be cherished. Forever.

I know a guy who loves video games. What better way to show him I appreciate his awesomeness than taking him out for a lunch at the arcade?

About a week ago, I was working out in the gym at my apartment complex. This lady approaches me and tells me that she lives a walking distance of 45 minutes away and doesn’t have a ride home. After a little shuffling around on my part to make sure I could afford it, I thought to myself, “So I’ll spend $5 on a pack of cigarettes, but I’m second guessing myself whether or not to take this lady home?” I immediately said yes. The best part of it all is that the very next day, I myself was left without a ride home. Upon overhearing my conversation, a coworker said in an instant, “I can take you home. No problem.”

You see, every single decision that we make on a daily basis impacts someone else’s life, and it’s our responsibility to make the most of every moment we live.

I took in the neighbors trash cans from the curb up to the side of the house.

Contributed by: Jessica
Name Jamie
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Thank you Jamie for giving me a ride to work last week. Also for stopping to make sure I was okay. THANKS!

Contributed by: Teresa Williams
Company/Organization: CCH

I try to do things for people as I go along so I’ve thought all week about how to do something different and put my card in circulation…

I donated several coats to our church to be sent to an Indian reservation in South Dakota. I gave the card to someone in the church office and explained what we were doing and asked that they pass the card along to the next person.

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Roger S
Product Support
Kelly Services/CCH a Wolters Kluwer business

I was shopping at Dillon’s Marketplace in Andover, KS a couple weeks ago today about 8-9 PM. A nice couple older than myself were buying red grapes which is all they had to purchase. They finished their transaction and the clerk turned her attention toward me and asked for my Dillon’s Shopper Card. I handed it to her about that time she handed it back to me and I was putting it back in my wallet, the lady that was ahead of me said, “Don’t worry we got this for you!” It took me totally by surprise since I wasn’t paying much attention and thought they had went on. I asked her, “Excuse me?” and she restated herself to me. She added, “This is how we show God’s love. Have a good evening!” and they were off. I stood there with my mouth hanging open as I obligingly said loud enough “Thank You and God bless you both!” It was very heartfelt and touching to me. Never in my mother’s lifetime when I told her of this has this happened to anyone in her 70+ years. Pay It Forward!! There are good people still out there and should be recognized!! Have Faith in mankind!! These people did this as a random act of kindness! It does exist out there and definitely restored my faith in people once again! Who ever you both are…Many Thanks to you both! This will be shared with those reunion goers at my 25th Class Reunion for Augusta Senior High School this coming weekend as well! Let’s keep Paying It Forward and show everyone that caring people still exist in life!