Recently we found out we were winners in an international Porsche competition (well we came 3rd – but it says winners on the certificate so we’ll take that). That’s great news.
It was this Facebook post which made me even more happy.
Why- because it shows the storytelling and emotion we try to include in each video,via my video production company We Make Film Happensurpasses the object and brand. It connects with people.
She says “Never thought I’d share a car video”
We’ve gone beyond what we wanted to achieve. We’ve connected emotionally with a person (female too) who previously may have had no connection to luxury cars like Porsche.
For me that is an EVEN bigger win.
Want us to work with you on a video project? matt@wemakefilmhappen.com
Big kudos to Liam Dowler and Joe Sullivan from We Make Film Happen for creating this masterpiece of a film!
It reduces stress, including its impact on your blood pressure and heart rate.
Once a day may fight infections, boost your immune system, ease depression and lessen fatigue.
I’ve filmed it before and got partially involved before, but never fully got integrated with it . So on this occasion I wanted to properly experience it and left my camera at home.
I’m talking about Free Hugs. I went along to the ace Free Hugs Cardiff which takes part in the city centre.
Once you get over any awkwardness and any fear of rejection – you’ll find it really brings a smile to your face, you inwardly feel warm and can visibly see the difference it makes to a lot of the people who accept a hug.
Though who accepts a hug from a stranger? Where did this all start?
Juan Mann on June 30, 2004, started giving out hugs in central Sydney. In the months prior to this, Mann had been feeling depressed and lonely as a result of numerous personal difficulties. However, a random hug from a stranger made an enormous difference, with Mann stating that “…I went out to a party one night and a completely random person came up to me and gave me a hug. I felt like a king! It was greatest thing that ever happened.”
The idea went viral helped by a music video which used footage of Mann giving out #FreeHugs
There are now groups around the world that give out free hugs.
I actually heard about Free Hugs Cardiff from the lovely Sri at an Ignite Talk (and you can actually see me right at the end of the talk run up on to the stage and give the amazing Sri a hug – this was before I knew him and thought of the We Make Good Happen idea)
I got a lot out of the hour and a bit giving out Free Hugs to random people in the city centre. I went away feeling buzzing and smiling to myself. I lost count of the amount of people I’d hugged and smiles I’d seen. It really did feel like a made a brief connection with these people.
And you never know – it might just make someone’s day. I’ve heard some great stories of individuals being really moved after receiving a hug.
Have a search in your area / city and see if there’s one happening. If not why not think of starting your own group?
I really do think that was one of the best hours I’ve ever spent…
“30 incredible people, all living inspirational and enriched lives in the UK right now.”
It’s an absolute honour to be included in the Alternative Rich List 2018 published by The Sunday Times.
“The playful samaritan who started good deeds trending”
It’s the 2nd year it’s run, which is included in the annual Rich List that they produce.
It was completely out of the blue when they got in touch with me and you never really believe it’s going to happen until it’s published.
“We wish to include you for your mission to spread happiness through We Make Good Happen.”
Want to thank everyone involved with We Make Good Happen and #Tenner4Good as it’s your kindness and involvement with Good deeds for other people that have helped me get to this point. It’s appreciated.
This is still one of my favourite #GoodDeeds #ActsOfKindness we’ve done.
We heard about a lovely lady called Marjorie who was turning 100 in a care home, but she had no immediate family. So as We Make Good Happen (Cardiff/Newport/Wales) we went and put on a big party for her…
And there was an extra surprise for her too
Join us in helping to make the world a happier and kinder place:
“One elderly woman burst into tears when she was given the treat bag. She said it was the only present she’d received that Christmas.”
This year with We Make Good Happen we’re helping to make Christmas Day a little bit happier for 2 groups of people:
1) Making treat bags for elderly people who are alone on Xmas day
(which we did last year for the Maes y Coed Community Centre who very graciously open their doors on Xmas day )
It would be amazing if anyone would like to donate:
2) There will be around 1,400 individuals staying on a mental health ward, in Wales, over Christmas.
You can help brighten the day for 22 individuals based on a ward by donating a gift.
FYI: If anyone wants to drop off luxury items for either appeals you can here until 5pm Friday 22nd Dec. (and just hand to reception) or PM me Matt Callanan
Do you know of someone who’s alone at Christmas? Do you know of an elderly person who’s family lives away?
I bought 100 Christmas cards from #Homeless charity The Wallich (which were created by ace people I Loves the Diff ) and sending out/delivering all 100 of these cards to someone who might want to be cheered up a little bit, so I can help let them know they’re not alone.
I’m hand writing each one and will create a warm message for each one inside.
So far cards are going to elderly residents in care homes that don’t have any family, through to refugees who I’m helping to make feel welcome in our country.
If you know someone who might want a card do get in touch.
I get to talk about the We Make Good Happen story, some of the things we’ve done such as #Tenner4Good , I give some tips on some good deeds people can do and also get some select some music too.
