Communities

“I wanted to share a story I heard at John Ware Jr. High yesterday. Two students who had been making a teacher's life miserable by continually challenging her and encouraging classmates to be disrespectful towards her, left Challenge Day last Monday and went directly back to the school. They found her in her classroom, asked permission to speak to her and then in front of a class of students who had not been at Challenge Day, apologized sincerely and promised not put her through that anymore.”
- Pat Mass, Lord Beaverbrook HS, Calgary, AB

“This is my third Challenge Day experience and I believe it is my best! This beautiful program grows every time.”
- Gail VanWart, Parent

“I was blown away to see a group of introverted 'inner-groupers' becoming open, loving, and sharing individuals in a short six hours!”
- Alvin Pruitt - Austin Eastside Story, Austin, TX

“When I signed up for Challenge Day I thought I was going for the kids. Clearly it was the gift I needed for myself.”
- R.C. Kelly, Police Activities League, Atlanta, GA

“Things would have been very different if I had a Challenge Day at my school.”
- Jim Armstrong - Reporter, KGWC News Channel 14

“I was amazed by what the students shared and how I could get close to them as an adult that they didn't previously know. It gave me an inside view of a middle schooler's mind and tribulations as well as my own. Thank you!”
- A. Plean, Steamboat Springs, CO

“Powerful! As an adult facilitator, I came in with an illusion that this would be 'all about the kids.' I discovered that it's all about relationships. The timing and sequence of activities worked very well to bring people out of their comfort zone. The power shuffle was amazing.”
- L. Middleton, Steamboat Springs, CO

“This program is desperately needed in every school across the country. The impact that it made on me and the students I saw here will not be forgotten... Thank You!”
- Addictions Therapist R. Giuliano - Michigan

“Challenge Day works better than any other program I've seen locally or nationally.”
- Tim Monroe, former Mayor and Councilman, Casper, WY

“At last, a program that addresses the teasing and ridicule that unfortunately begins at such a young age.”
- Joanne Theobald - Social Worker, State of Wyoming Family Services

“The Challenge Day Peer Mentorship Program is right down the line of what I have been preaching. That I want everyone to be a mentor ... It should be a mandatory thing to try and salvage the sanity of Our Country.”
- Philmore Graham, Founder, Omega Boys and Girls Club, Vallejo, CA

“One of the best and most thorough mentorship programs we have ever seen.”
- Jane Callahan - "Fighting Back" program, Solano County, CA

“If every school had a Challenge Day as part of the curriculum, our world would be 100% better off.”
- Earl Miller - Founder and Director, Reach Out Benicia

“I was blown away by the organization and effect the day had- the leaders showed enthusiasm and connected to the heart. Thanks.”
- J. Ellis, Crystal Bay, NV

“You both carried the energy and focus needed to run the workshop. What you do inspires me to continue doing what I do, help kids. I would like to be more involved in your program and contact you for information regarding a research project I have, and interning.”
- M. Gonzalez, Incline Village, NV

“Thank you, thank you, thank you for making a difference to improve our society. We all learned very important things that are hard to find anywhere else.”
- C. Schulte, Manchester MI

“Both leaders were excellent examples of the principles they talked about. That is, they walk their talk. They showed lots of enthusiasm and respect, etc.”
- K. McChesney, San Francisco Bay Area

“Very good at motivating kids and getting them (and as adults) into an emotional space where we can all understand the impacts of bullying and begin to change those dynamics.”
- R. Culp, Twisp, WA

“This was an absolutely brilliant combo of some main ideas that I've heard in self improvement seminars and books in the early 80's, and racism classes I've had more recently. This is the stuff that all kids need, I think, more than reading, writing and math.”
- S. Rasmussen, Wofford Heights, CA

The whole session was awesome! I loved the exercises. I loved the energy. I appreciated you both showing your emotions and sharing your touching stones. You made it easy for others to open up.
- Grace Webster, Administrator & Therapist

Today was amazing! Thank you for making your dream a reality. I share your dream and appreciate the tools and education you and your staff are offering through Challenge Day and other trainings. God bless you and your work.
- Sheerene Mehrizi, Assessment Counselor