Over the years, the Challenge Day Program has ignited young people’s passions by demonstrating that love and connection are possible in their lives and in their schools. Day after day, students and adults leave our programs committed to make a positive difference in their schools and communities. As a result of their experience, many of these same youth are taking powerful strides towards creating the schools and lives of their dreams.

For others, however, the wave of fear and negativity they face at school leaves them disheartened and discouraged. All over the United States, and many other parts of the world, threats of violence, terror alerts, and separation are filling the hearts and minds of our young people. It was against this backdrop that the Be The Change Movement was born.

As a couple, and as co-founders of the Challenge Day Program, we believe that love and connection are not only possible but actually necessary ingredients for creating the lives of our dreams. To us, being the change means practicing what we teach in every aspect of our lives. As a result we have maintained the practice of taking time weekly for ourselves to nurture our personal connection both as partners and as parents. It was during one of our special times together that the Be The Change Movement was created.

During a conversation about how sad we were that so many young people seemed bowled over by the wave of negativity and fear, Yvonne asked the question, “what if we could create a bigger wave?” She continued, “what if we could create a movement where people everywhere can actually become a positive part of the solution?” Her idea was that instead of focusing on negativity and fear - young people and adults would simply use the same energy to create positive inspiration for change.

We believe by joining hands with others committed to being the change we will create a wave of hope and possibility that will withstand any negativity the world can throw at us. Using the three-step process, creating positive change is simple:

Formula for Change

Aligning ourselves with the words of Mohandas K. Gandhi, “we must be the change we wish to see in the world”, the Be The Change Movement is meant to inspire people everywhere to Be The Change they wish to see in their own way. The challenge is simply to Notice - Wake up to what’s happening around you, then Choose how you’d like things to be and finally to Act or take whatever action is necessary to bring the change you want to see.

NOTICE
♥	Wake up!
♥	How are we treating each other?
♥	Do you like the way things are?
CHOOSE
♥	Dream it!
♥	What would it look like if you had the life, family, school, career and community of your dreams?
♥	Create a clear vision to step into
ACT
♥	Do Something!
♥	Have the courage to do whatever it takes to bring your dreams to life

You are the heroes you've been waiting for!