The Book.
The Movement
Individually YOU make a difference, collectively WE change the world!
The Give a Damn Mission
Our mission is to educate and help make every person and organization happier by changing and enhancing a mindset in a more positive and serving direction toward others. This results in making the world a better place to live and prosper. This is accomplished by promoting the values and principles of the Give a Damn philosophy so that every person and organization implement them daily.
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About the Book
The goal of the Amazon best-seller book, Give A Damn – The Ticket to Cultural Change is to help people develop a greater awareness of the thoughts and actions that could lead them to engage in selfish behaviors or make choices that are irresponsible. The goal is for Give a Damn to guide people toward a better mindset, do what is right, and to think about how their actions can have a negative effect on society. We can make a difference, one person at a time.
Take the Pledge
Whether it is an unexpected act of kindness, providing extraordinary customer service, or being sincerely interested in every word that a friend says, Give a Damn people usually have one thing in common: They consistently do more than what is expected of them and make doing more for others their primary focus (without any expectation in return). Yet most people fail to understand or realize that the more they give to assist and benefit others, the more it comes back to them.
We now provide you with a chance to make a tangible difference in America and in the world. Please join The Give a Damn Movement and pledge to educate and promote the values and principles of the Give a Damn philosophy. When every person and organization start implementing these principles on a daily basis, we can be the agents of change we all want to see. So please join us and take the GAD! Pledge today because:
Individually YOU make a difference, collectively WE change the world.
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PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
Steve Gleason, Opening Forward
“When I think about individuals who embody a Give a Damn attitude, former NFL Saints player, Steve Gleason certainly comes to mind, and is at the top of my list. He will always be remembered for the punt he blocked against the Atlanta Falcons the night that the Superdome reopened for the first time after Hurricane Katrina. In fact, he became a symbol of the city’s resilience after such a terrible storm. A few years later, Steve was diagnosed with ALS, a terminal neuromuscular disease, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Gleason is determined to find a cure for ALS and also to inspire others by continuing to live his life to the fullest, despite his diagnosis.
Steve: With all the love and support that I have received from family and friends, despite my ALS diagnosis, I have been able to find a way to lead a productive and purposeful life by helping others as best I can. Despite so many challenges, I feel like I’ve been able to conquer ALS. Our foundation (Team Gleason) and the resulting philanthropic venture (Answer ALS), allows us to help others live triumphant and meaningful lives – to be fellow conquerors; instead of being forced to fade away and die a silent death. Together we (as you would say – Give A Damn) are empowering families to overcome the injustices of ALS. Most importantly, we’re taking positive steps toward our ultimate goal – Ending ALS.”
In order to help ALS patients live a better life and help find a cure, 20% of all GIVE A DAMN book and speaking proceeds are donated to the Team Gleason foundation to support his efforts in fighting and living with ALS. Your support is greatly appreciated! Thank you.