by Carlyn | May 13, 2019 | Stories About Strangers turned Friends
I often reference Strangers To Friends as, STF. Then one day I started thinking of what else “STF” could stand for. That’s when it hit me: STEP THROUGH FEAR. Why? Because… to experience anything in life, from introducing yourself to the...
by Carlyn | Mar 8, 2019 | Stories About Strangers turned Friends
I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve called my Mom, “holy moly, you’re never going to believe this strangers to friends story!”. But, she’s never really surprised. This is the story of my life. BUT, this story in particular,...
by Carlyn | May 20, 2015 | Stories About Strangers turned Friends
A month ago I ran the 119th Boston Marathon with Marathon Strides Against MS Boston Marathon Team. Not only was I honored to make my dream come true along side 53 team members who raised money for the same cause, but I was asked to be the only team member to speak at...
by Carlyn | Sep 3, 2014 | Stories About Strangers turned Friends
A few weeks ago the letters ALS were not spoken of in casual conversation, which is exactly what Pete Frates intended to change. By now the “Ice Bucket Challenge” has it’s own Wikapedia page and you’ve either dumped a bucket of ice on your own...
by Carlyn | Aug 12, 2014 | Stories About Strangers turned Friends
There are countless ways, every day, we have an opportunity to do something we feel called to do, having no clue of how far that act will carry on into the life of someone else. This story begins with the blog I wrote in May 2014, “Top 5 Lessons Learned from...
by Carlyn | Jul 22, 2014 | Karma, Stories About Strangers turned Friends
“For it is in giving that we receive.†― St. Francis of Assisi I love helping others. I especially love helping others without them asking for it. It fills me with joy to take the initiative and choose to make a difference. Whether I surprise someone with a...
