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Let’s Do This,
Ben, Editor-in-chief (and definitely biased)

DoSomething member, Pollyanna rallying her high school

In the Wake of Tragedy, Pollyanna Rallied Her School With Positivity, Love, and Light

After a classmate died by suicide last month, the 17-year-old DoSomething member united four school clubs to fight bullying and support their school community.

Together the Arkansas teenagers plastered their school with positive post-its and delivered handwritten notes. They recruited the Art Club to draw uplifting images on the campus pavement. They posted DoSomething’s affirmation sheets, where students could tear and share messages of support.

In less than two weeks, every tear sheet was empty.

“This campaign is important to me, because it brings the community and its students closer together,” Pollyanna wrote. “This campaign has reached [out] to our school and to those who are silently needing those extra words.”

For those in need, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) or Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741-741).

Join Pollyanna and the DoSomething members who have already posted 7,961 tear sheets across the country.

Young people putting up anti-bullying posters in their schools

Cancel bullying

Our Hollister gift card winners are… Kevon in South Carolina and Jayda in Texas, who scored prizes through our Cancel Bullying campaign!

The DoSomething Club of the Week is… Ben Franklin DoSomething Club from Louisiana who, with the help of fearless leader, Ava, also spread good vibes in their school.

“Once a DoSomething Member, Always a DoSomething Members”... could be the title of Kathryn’s memoir, considering she’s been doing our Mirror Messages campaign for years.

#TBT to that time… I was suuper excited (and nervous) to interview Katie Couric about voter registration.

My hero today is… 20-year-old Diana Chao, who founded the mental health org Letters to Strangers.

My *other* hero today is… 16-year-old Zac Clark who LIFTED A CAR to save his neighbor.

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We Asked, You Answered

Last week, we asked you to brag about amazing stuff you’re doing, and you did not disappoint. Here are some of our favorite answers from DoSomething members. (And submit yours here!)

“A student at our school passed away so we are taking donations for his memorial from my DoSomething club.” - Zoe, 17, Texas

“I started a petition at my university to change the road conditions between Port Alberni and Bamfield, British Columbia after two students died on that road on the way to a field trip. My petition has 15,036 supporters and has had news coverage.” - Sarah, 19, Canada

“I'm working on starting a bullying and suicide prevention club at my school. It's inspired by Jessii Vee's Y.A.N.A. group on Instagram. It stands for “You Are Not Alone.’ - Kychelle, 17, Mississippi

“I told the youth group I attend about the climate strike, and ten minutes later we were all outside in the park cleaning up trash! It was amazing how fast it all worked.” - Abbey, 16, Wisconsin

“I got recognized by my city for not only having outstanding academics but also amazing community service status!!” - Dina, 17, Alaska

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