It’s the 2023 Amplifriday wrap up!
Like last year, as we put together the above graphic with all of the photos of the remarkable people of impact we’ve amplified in 2023, here’s our key takeaways:
Remarkable people who make an impact are diverse and come from all different backgrounds.
No matter what your role in life – nurse, artist, business person, etc. – we can all make a positive impact in the lives of others and in our communities.
Often, we can have impact by doing small things consistently. That's what shifts culture and makes change.
Looking back, we did 38 AmpliFriday features in 2023. Some of these people, have endured challenging times and have shown incredible resiliency to press on. Others have pursued their passions, and in doing so, have made life better for their fellow humans. Others lead non-profit organizations, impacting entire communities through their leadership, heart, and endurance. We featured small business owners and entrepreneurs who not only employ local people but give back through their businesses. Many of these people have suffered heartache and unthinkable tragedy, while others have found new doors of opportunity and success open for them this past year. It shows that life is unpredictable with its ups and downs, but through it all, the consistency of good hearted people, like those we’ve amplified, make our world better.
The consistency of good hearted people, like those we've amplified, make our world better!
On top of that, our commitment to donate $100 for each featured person saw us donate $3,800 this year to many charities of our amplified people’s choice to further amplify the impact of these non-profits. Kidsport Kamloops, Day One Society, Kamloops Hospice, Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, Four Paws Food Bank, the Alzheimer’s Society of BC, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and the Y Women’s Emergency Shelter, to name a few. Part of the joy of AmpliFriday is to turn the spotlight on the many non-profit organizations in our communities who do incredible work 365 days a year.
2024 is no different. There are endless remarkable people to amplify plus the need to support non-profit organizations. Thank you to those who have reached out to provide us with encouragement to keep doing this. We’ve received thank you cards, matching donations to charities, and the most beautiful notes from people who were amplified, sharing that being featured has been a reminder that even during a challenging time, they are making an impact, and that has encouraged them to keep going.
If you’re interested in supporting AmpliFriday, message me at aleece@amplifyinc.ca Onward to 2024!
Here's to our 2023 Amplified people:
Nadine Torchia
JP Baker
Nyasha Manyanye
Olivia Norma
Mike Miltimore
Bradley Young
Terri Axani
Trisha Sellmer
Rob Nordin
Greg "Spike" Wallace
Hugh McLennan
Curt Atkinson
Brice Fraser
Brenda Jank
Mandy Curtis
Heather Cameron
Anela Baig
Francyne Joe
Rose Choy
Doug Haughton
Penny Heaslip
Vessy Mochikas
Ryan Deneault
Tara Ettinger
Bill O'Donovan
Virginia Martin
Cjay Bosclair
Ryan Fisher
Stacey Jyrkkanen
Sharon Marshall
Liam Hall
Patti Phillips
Sheila Minten
Nikki Lussier
Michelle Raglin
Jennifer Harbaruk
Haley Baker
Greg Kilba
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