Artist Stereotypes Redefined

Johnny

Worcester, MA

United States

Gay

Gamer

Artist

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I helped clean up Walpole Street in Worcester to try and renew the reputation of it.

Dennis

White Bear Lake, MN

United States

Grandfather

Artist

Musician

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

Volunteered to help a vet suffering from PTSD in the Wounded Warrior Project to rediscover his connection with the land. I will be helping him establish gardens at his home.

Natalie

Medford, MA

United States

Teacher

Mother

Artist

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I paid the bus fare for the woman behind me who frantically searched for the money she must have dropped somewhere.

Aaron

Chicago, IL

United States

Poor

African American

Artist

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I've always treated people with the same respect I'd like in return. You never know who someone is and why they're in the predicament they're in. So maybe the guy on the street is homeless but he may have had everything taken from him. Therefore I always try to give when I can. I've volunteered for soup kitchens, gave money and food to homeless, and most of all tried to spread love as much as I can.

Why are you participating?:

As a man born and raised on the south side of Chicago, I know many people that aren't the book people see from the cover. I strongly believe you should look at content of character rather than stereotypes.

Mpagi

Waltham, MA

United States

Artist

Grammar Freak

Uncle

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I work with individuals with autism doing behavior therapy and respite care for their families.

Why are you participating?:

Interesting thing to be a part of.

Casey

Townsend, MA

United States

Goth

Education Major

Artist

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

When these pictures were taken, I had recently shaved my head for a foundation called Saint Baldrick's, which raises money for children with cancer, and was raising money for a similar event at my high school. Now I am in college, and unfortunately and battling with my own depression so much, that I haven't had the chance to do something like this again. But now is my chance. Its never to late to do something that you want to do. Whoever you are, and where ever you are in your own self, you can do it. We can do it. Even if you take a step backwards, you are still one step closer to your goal. Stay strong.

Christine

West Boylston, MA

United States

Actor

Artist

Healer

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

I try to be a goofball and send love and joy to everyone I see.

Why are you participating?:

I am participating due to a friend's involvement. I love the message this campaign is promoting. I have always been a big fan of the Golden Rule. Spread love not hate and try to make the world a better place.

Ariane

Worcester, MA

United States

Artist

Animal Lover

Daughter

Tell Us Your Good Deed:

We adopt rescued animals. Everyone deserves a good chance in a loving home.

Why are you participating?:

We all have an idea of how we look. We all have an idea of who we are and how we are seen by others. For me that idea often makes me insecure, but can make me confident in ways too. It's important to identify who you are, and be confident about it.