It's ALL about Making a Difference

In September of 1957, John Wayne "Jack" Schlatter entered a classroom and walked into his Life. He faced thirty students and saw his future filled with gifts. By 1985, the gifts from teaching were so many that he wrote "I Am A Teacher." Jack's goal in writing this eloquent heartfelt Acknowledgment of a Teacher's Life was to awaken a nation to how much Appreciation we owe to those who have gone before and those who are here now. However, it has turned into a Love Letter to all those who have blessed not only his life, but Life Itself ... Fast forward to 2011, when Mary Robinson Reynolds finally found Jack after several years of searching for him with the intention to put his collection of stories into flash movies. Together, as seasoned, successful educators, they have Teamed Up with movies, mini-posters, books and workshops to Make A World of Difference with what they know is possible within every one of us.

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Watch "The Simple Gesture" Movie

Gifts by the Side of the Road
by John Wayne "Jack" Schlatter

Filled with stories and poems
that will grab your heart
and not let go...

"Jack Schlatter is a charismatic, consummate communicator who will have you laughing through your tears as he squeezes your heart with timeless truths."
MARK VICTOR HANSEN, Co-Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

"Do not pass up the opportunity to be entertained and inspired by this amazing human being."
JACK CANFIELD, Co-Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul series.

John Wayne "Jack" Schlatter, author of some of the most beloved stories' in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, now comes forth with his own collection of inspirational writings. Sharing lessons, insights, and humor gathered over 35 years in the classroom and as a member of one of the most amazing families in America, he will touch your heart, tickle your funny bone, and enrich your wisdom.

It's in Every One of Us to
Make A Difference ...

If you think something good about someone, tell them about it!

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3-Easy Steps to Acknowledgment

You have the power make a difference by passing acknowledgment along and embracing those moments to speak up and recognize people who are making a difference in your life.

DUE TO THE POPULARITY & LONG-LIVED DURABILITY OF WRISTBANDs we are offering I Make A Difference® Acknowledgment Wristbands, which lends itself more affordably, easily and readily to the EVERYDAY experiences that unfold where we can be appreciating people in the moment as well as through public Recognition Events. Formal public event are great for acknowledging people, but in fact it is our wish that you NOT wait to recognize people who are making a difference in your life.

Do it NOW! The emotionally uplifting rewards are profound!

Simply wear 1 or 2 wristbands on your wrist every day to remember what a difference You make, and when the occasion presents itself to Acknowledge someone, simply slide your wristband off and give it to the person who has just made a difference in your life!

"The funny, almost selfish, thing about acknowledging someone, is that every time I do it, it actually makes me feel really great about myself!"
- Kimmie Neff, Twenty-Something Entrepreneur

SEND US YOUR STORY
Your story could be one of our Make A Difference Movies. Tell us your heart-connecting story, photos and/or video so we can Reach Out to Make A Difference in the World 1 Wristband at a time.

Click here to submit your story. Thank you in advance for the difference You are making in the world with your story. Click here to read Stories already in.