Read The Stories

The journey of cards traveling around the world.

The journey of cards traveling around the world.

Nicole

How?

I received this card at an Information Services Department meeting at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH. I will give this card to someone who leasts expects it, with the intent it will make a difference in their day!

Whoever receives this card, I want them to know that they will conquer and defeat their illness!

Dave

How?

I received this card from Jon Petz after hearing his story of the 7 of Hearts in a meeting with the Information Systems team on May 18, 2017 at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Dave

How?

I received this card from Jon Petz after hearing his story of the 7 of Hearts in a meeting with the Information Systems team on May 18, 2017 at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Sandy

How?

My boss gave to me during a staff meeting

My boss shared Jon’s story with us in our monthly staff meeting. She gave us the book along with the card. I was very moved by Jon’s story and realized how often I say ‘I’m just’. This book is very empowering and I will be sharing the book along with the card. This book and the 7 of Hearts is very motivating and I intend to share as often as I can. Thank you J9 for giving me this gift.

Rudy

How?

Jon Petz

Jon Petz delivered an upbeat speech at our company on May 11th 2017 about the 7 of Hearts card. His speech gave me a different way of looking at life through my same old eyes.

Emily Buck

How?

I received it from my grandma and will be giving it to a teacher.

I will be giving my card to a teacher at Etowah who has really been there for me this school year. I couldn’t have done it without her and I’m very grateful for her personality and her love for teaching.

Lynn

How?

My cousin, Marsha Hash.

Marsha gave me the card and told me I had made a difference to her and my students. I read to the 3rd grade class I was teaching in a long term substitute job. The student made cards for family at home first telling them what a difference they had made in their lives. Then they made cards for the cafeteria staff. The response from the family and cafeteria staff was amazing. Tears, thank yous, and many hugs. The gift that keeps on giving, a true blessing!

Jeff

How?

Carolyn, she is always so thoughtful. when she took me to the airport I had no idea she would hand me the book, she said I had made an impression on her life.. she did in mine too..I dont mind admitting for me I fell in love w/ Carolyn over the holidays.. We delivered meals on Thanksgiving day and something clicked in me after knowing her almost 5 months. I saw a BIG HEART in her and Knew I was in a rare moment of finding someone real. Not sure who I will pass it to next, Im watching carefully for that person..

Trey

How?

I received it when I purchased Jon's book at an event.

I own a ropes course/team-building facility called Summit Vision in Columbus Ohio. My staff often say I am just a facilitator, just a support person or just a camp counselor. I run into people almost every day that thank me for the positive impact our organization and my staff have played in their lives. We often only see people for a few hours, but the impact of climbing 55′ up onto one of our courses is amazing. People tell me their time with us was life changing. Our focus is not on success of an activity, its about trying and then they get to grade the success for themselves. We do the same things day after day, but to the participant it is often a once in a life time experience. Thank you Jon for reminding us not to think of ourselves as a JUST A…

Anna

How?

Jon Petz was the keynote speaker at the Oregon SHRM Employment & Law Conference. I picked up my card from his table. I wished I had picked up more!

I’m giving this card to my cousin Kay, of Independence, Oregon. A couple of years ago, my husband was in a horrible accident. I was so distraught having witnessed the event that I had the fireman use my phone to call Kay. She immediately dropped everything and met me at the hospital to provide me with needed guidance and support. There have been others who have been so giving of their time and support – in those small yet powerful moments – and Kay’s willingness to go out of her way to help can easily slip to the wayside. She makes a difference every day of her life. She continues her unwavering support of others in a truly selfless manner. I can’t thank her enough for being a rock for me and for others.