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“You may find that making a difference for others makes the biggest difference in you.”

Check out this moving essay by Brian Williams, anchor and managing editor of ‘NBC Nightly News’ and ‘Rock Center.’

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The Today Show co-host shares a moving story about her father and encourages you to participate in Make A Difference Day.

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So much good can be done in just one day.

Read more of Al Roker’s story about the caring volunteers who one-on-one made a difference in his family’s life.

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“It’s the most incredible, uplifting feeling you can experience.”

Natalie is a National Correspondent for NBC News. Read more about her work with Back On My Feet.

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The Meet The Press host mentors a young man named Steve Cherenfant through Sasha Bruce Youthwork in Washington, D.C. Steve’s mother died in childbirth in Haiti. His father struggled emotionally and financially and died a few years ago.

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Kate Snow uses her work travels to show her kids they have a good life and the importance of giving back.

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Harry Smith sees the value of every volunteer effort, small and large. He says it’s part of what makes us a better country.

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Lester Holt looks back at 9/11

On September 11, 2011 By

Lester Holt remembers how differences melted away after Sept. 11, 2001. “The horrible events of 9/11 led to some of America’s proudest moments – a level of goodness we should continue to aspire to.”

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