January 21, 2016, is “Thank Your Mentor Day,” an event encouraging Americans to reach out to thank or honor those individuals who’ve encouraged and guided them. It is a highlight of National Mentoring Month, an annual media campaign calling on Americans to mentor young people.
National Mentoring Month is led by Mentor: The National Mentoring Partnership and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, with support from the Highland Street Foundation. Each year since its launch in 2002, National Mentoring Month has enjoyed the strong support of the U.S. President and Congress. Other prominent individuals who have participated in the campaign include: Maya Angelou, former President Bill Clinton, Bill Russell, and Usher.
Download a thank you card or share a story on social media using #MentorIRL.
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