“Did you know that loneliness is a growing epidemic that impacts all people from all backgrounds? Loneliness is real, and we are invited right now to break the stigma of loneliness because listen. You can be by yourself and be alone, but you don’t ever wanna cross over into loneliness. So, what can we do today to end the epidemic of loneliness? What would it be like to check on someone? Ask them ‘How are you doing?’ If you know someone lives alone, or someone that you have heard of, writing them a note, sending them an email, reaching out to them so that we end this epidemic of loneliness, to ensure that everyone knows that they matter, and someone cares, and sees, and understands where they are in their journey. Even if it’s just a listening ear.”