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A Million Thanks: How One Teen’s Idea Became a National Movement of Gratitude

It Started with One Goal—and One 15-Year-Old In 2004, a 15-year-old high school student from Orange County, California, set out to complete a community service project. Her idea was simple yet ambitious: collect and send one million letters of appreciation to U.S....

A Message to Everyone in Uniform

One Note, Meant for Thousands Not every letter we receive at A Million Thanks is addressed to a specific service member. Some, like this one, are written with the hope that every single person serving our country could read it. That’s exactly what makes this note so...

From the Frontlines: A Box of Cards, a Nation of Support

“All of these cards, given from the heart, truly lift the spirits of our soldiers… These cards make us feel like we have families everywhere.”

From the Front Lines: A Marine Captain’s Gratitude

“Your support and patriotism has helped strengthen the resolve of our Marines. It’s people like you that keep the Marines motivated and proud to serve our country.”

From the Frontlines: Letters That Carry the Nation’s Voice

“Just last week, I personally distributed some of your letters to several wounded National Guard veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Your efforts make a difference in people’s lives and ensure our Soldiers know that their Nation is solidly behind them.”