Let's take a look at how we lived into the

5 pillars of The Smile Project in 2016:

1. Create Adventure

1 Birthday Giveback Celebration featuring 22 Acts of Kindness Around NYC

33 "Smile" pictures taken while people shared their happiness

2. Be Kind

5 SPARK Clubs started throughout Pennsylvania (Westminster College, Slippery Rock University, Lebanon Valley College, Pine Richland High School, Redbank Valley High School)

3. Share Joy

3rd Annual #JoyWeek celebration with over 150 people participating

365 more "Happiness is" posts shared

4. Tell Stories

110 blog posts published

1 public speaking presentation about The Smile Project

5. Give Back

$370 donated to the RYLA 7280 Program

$50 donated to the Wounded Warrior Program

13 social good organizations interviewed and featured through #ServiceSunday

4 Smile Project shirts claimed through fundraising collaboration with Cubs for Coping

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey.

Love always,

Liz Buechele

The Smile Project