Sue Wood

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Jonah from Salem, MA who is taking part in our 50 yard challenge is back in action and helping in the garden ! This is lawn 25.

Zalen & Liam of Sioux Falls, South Dakota who are taking part in our 50 yard challenge , mowed another lawn .

It gives me great pride to announce that Ezekiel of Kearney, NE ,who is taking part in our 50 yard challenge has officially submitted his 50th lawn , completing our 50 yard challenge ! His last lawn for for a hero . A veteran . I will be hitting the road in the next few weeks to head to Nebraska to deliver him his brand new lawn equipment . Congratulations again, EZ.

Family, help me give a BIG welcome to Amiya, Zayah & Echo of Ottumwa,Iowa. These 3 amazing young leaders have stepped up to take on the 50 Yard Challenge, committing to mow 50 FREE lawns for the elderly, disabled, single parents, and veterans in their community

It gives me great pride to announce that Brian of Colby, Wisconsin ,who is taking part in our 50 yard challenge has officially submitted his 50th lawn , completing our 50 yard challenge ! I will be hitting the road in the next few weeks to head to Wisconsin to deliver him his brand new lawn equipment . Congratulations again, Brian. 

Matthew of Watertown, Wisconsin i just got his safety glasses, ear plugs, and white shirt in the mail—he’s officially ready to start the 50 Yard Challenge! Let’s show him some love! What words of advice would you give Matthew as he begins his journey?

Brian of Colby, Wisconsin ,who is taking part in our 50 yard challenge mowed a lawn recently !

A #TNSilverAlert has been issued on behalf of the Alcoa Police Department for 84 y/o Jacqueline Wiggins. She was last seen this afternoon on E. Newcomen St., wearing a black short-sleeve shirt & pink pajama pants. She is believed to be on foot. Spot her? Call 1-800-TBI-FIND. 1/X

Brenden and Laila, congratulations on completing The 50 Yard Challenge! You should both be incredibly proud of this accomplishment. Many kids accept the challenge, but not everyone reaches the finish line—and you did. This journey was about so much more than mowing lawns. It was about serving people in need, listening to their stories, helping your neighbors, and showing what it truly means to be caring and responsible young citizens. One of the greatest lessons The 50 Yard Challenge can teach is that serving others matters. Every lawn you mowed made someone’s day a little easier and helped strengthen your community. Always remember: “The smallest act of kindness can leave the biggest impact.” Carry the lessons, compassion, and determination you gained from this experience with you throughout life. Congratulations again, Brenden and Laila—you completed The 50 Yard Challenge, and your community is better because of you!

Family, help me give a BIG welcome to Levi & Luke of Aulander, North Carolina. These two amazing young leaders have stepped up to take on the 50 Yard Challenge, committing to mow 50 FREE lawns for the elderly, disabled, single parents, and veterans in their community

Henry of Omaha,Nebraska, who is taking over art in our 50 yard challenge , is back in action with a new lawn !

It gives me great pride to announce that Eli of Sigourney, IA has submitted his 50th lawn , officially completing the 50 yard challenge. I will be visiting him tomorrow after I leave Fort Dodge.

Family, Please help me in congratulating Hunter & Austin of Grangeville, ID on completing our 50 yard challenge by mowing 50 free lawns for the elderly , disabled , single parents and veteran in their community .

The black jacket presentation for Austin & Hunter

Challenge Accepted! Dakota of Columbus,Nebraska has stepped up to make a difference and accepting our 50 yard challenge , committing to mow 50 free yards for those in need in his community. This is what it’s all about. Welcome to the family, Dakota !

A new era begins for us. The Black Jacket. Starting this year , kids who complete the 50 Yard Challenge will earn a black varsity jacket as a symbol of their hard work, dedication, and service to their community. The inspiration behind the Black Jacket comes from the tradition of the green jacket awarded at The Masters Tournament, creating a meaningful symbol that represents excellence, commitment, and achievement within our program. Kids get the jackets along with their new equipment . Kids of previous years that did the challenge , will be able to get one once we secure a sponsor for our jackets. If any company is interested in becoming a sponsor and having your logo on our jackets & shirts please reach out. ** I moved the USA flag to the sleeve . The other patch says “I completed the 50 yard challenge “ .

At 15 I was out of control, CSA Can take you there. As an adult I did find my way with many years of selfdestruction, now at 65 I did eventually figure out that healing is possible 💜 My name is Stewart I am the Coordinator for the men's program @Gatehouse_The

HERO ALERT: Two 13-year-old boys on a bike ride in Iowa spotted an elderly woman who had been trapped on the ground for 16 hours and saved her life!! Gunner Skidmore and Kohen Chick were pedaling toward Muscatine when one of them noticed something in a yard and they turned around to check. They searched until they found their elderly neighbor lying in the grass after she had fallen the day before while feeding her horse. She had spent the entire night on the ground with no phone and no water, covered in bugs, after dragging herself from the backyard to the front in hopes someone would see her. The boys called 911 right away and stayed with her until help arrived. Medics later said that just a few more hours and she likely would not have made it. While she recovers, Gunner’s mom has been going over every day to feed and water the horse, and the families brought her lasagna when she got home from the hospital. The boys did not just save a life that day. They made a new friend and showed what it looks like when good parents raise good kids who still look out for their neighbors. These are the young men and the families that make this country worth fighting for. Make them FAMOUS! #GoodKids #RealAmerica

Hunter and Austin, you did it! Congratulations again on completing The 50 Yard Challenge. This is something both of you should be incredibly proud of because you made a commitment, worked together, and saw it through to the very end. Along the way, I’m sure you met wonderful people, heard unforgettable stories, and created memories that will stay with you for life. Your community appreciates you more than you may ever realize because you didn’t just say you wanted to make a difference, you went out and made it happen. Always remember, “Your character is revealed by the promises you keep when no one is watching,” . Carry this same determination, kindness, and commitment with you throughout life, and never forget that two young men with willing hearts can make a difference far greater than they ever imagined.

It gives me great pride to announce that Brothers Hunter & Austin of Grangeville, ID who are taking part in our 50 yard challenge have officially submitted their 50th Lawn completing our 50 yard challenge. They will be my second stop today in Idaho and I’ll be presenting them their brand new mower, weedeater and blowers.