Advocate Stereotypes Redefined

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Norma

Fitchburg, MA
United States

Puerto Rican

Polish

Advocate

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I once smiled (huge) at a sad looking man with both legs missing in a wheelchair riding down the street. He quickly glanced at me and I smiled and waved at this complete stranger. He looked away after that glance and looked back when he realized I did that. His sad face turned into a happy face filled with a smile. I wondered if this crippled man ever got and gets people (even random) to acknowledge him with that much kindness and as simple as a smile.

Why are you participating?

Everyone is unique and filled with mystery. Stereotypes don't define us, well shouldn't. Everyone is weird in their own way and we should embrace our differences.

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Isabella

South Portland, ME
United States

Curly Haired

Advocate

Student

Tell Us Your Good Deed

Right now I'm working with a deep canvassing campaign to talk with people about their views on abortion. I'm such an introvert so sometimes it's hard to knock on a stranger's door and ask about such a sensitive topic, but the conversations I've had are incredible and people are really appreciative of the chance to be heard. Through this work we hope to open a broader cultural conversation and encourage people to re-examine their own stigmas and assumptions.

Why are you participating?

This project is so encouraging and is a wonderful reminder that each person has something to offer. Good deeds don't have to be huge and awe-inspiring! Everyday acts of kindness really make a difference.

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Robert

Milford, MA
United States

Husband

Advocate

Socio-political Revolutionary

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I sometimes pay for the driver behind me in the DD drive thru.

Why are you participating?

I am participating because I think labels are too often negative, and that by labeling ourselves, we can show a more positive side to the whole thing!

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AJ

Worcester, MA
United States

Advocate

Foodie

Singer

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I'm the one who asks the vertically-challenged elderly if I may assist them with the top shelf items in the grocery.

Why are you participating?

Nice is my way.

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Doreen

Worcester, MA
United States

Senior

Advocate

Multicultural

Tell Us Your Good Deed

Helping people put a smile on my face.

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Michael

Tucson, AZ
United States

Advocate

Dog Lover

Painter

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I'm a Field Advocate for The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

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Drew

Worcester, MA
United States

Advocate

Music Lover

Libra

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I'm a Field Advocate for The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Compassion and public service builds character.The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide.