Once you receive a coin, use the map on the home page or the Check In page to share the story of how you received the coin. On the map, click the green icon, follow the prompts to share your story, and click “Save & Close.”

Thank you for spreading kindness in honor of Deane! It certainly takes resilience to do nice things for others (“pay it forward”), especially when you’re not feeling so great yourself. Here are some examples of paying it forward:

-Pay someone’s tab at a bar or restaurant.

-Leave a large tip for great service.

-Help a neighbor with household chores or yard work.

-Clean a friend’s car.

-Bring a meal to family, friend, neighbor, etc.

-Volunteer at a local charity or community organization. Give your coin to someone else who is doing the same!

-Pay for the car behind you at the drive thru.

-Deliver flowers to someone in need or just to make someone’s day.

-Reconnect with an old friend and spend quality time with them.

-Reach out to someone who has made a significant impact on your life and tell them how important they are to you. If in person, bring them a coin and if over the phone, mail your coin to them in follow up!

…and plenty more!

Listen to those around you and try to act on their needs, wants, and hopes. Remember when you pay it forward, be sure the recipient of your kind gesture receives your coin so they can continue to spread kindness across the world!

Deane Cheatham IV wore #7 for most of his football-playing days as a child for the Blue Star Cowboys and as a high schooler for the Hanover Hawks. When he got to college at James Madison University, he wore #37 for the Dukes. When his younger brother Clayton followed in his footsteps, he also wore #37 for the Dukes.

Click here to watch the funeral service for Deane. Clayton’s remarks can be found by scrolling to 45:45.

During the funeral service, Pastor Brandon Baldwin gifted a coin to each member of the Cheatham family and Deane’s girlfriend, Emily. On one side was the number 37 and on the other was the word “RESILIENCE.”

Click here to watch the funeral service for Deane. Brandon’s presentation of the coins can be found by scrolling to 1:09:28.

The coolest way to receive a coin is if someone gifts you one by way of their act of kindness towards you! If you find yourself spreading kindness in many tangible ways and you’re interested in more coins, please contact us.

We would appreciate you spreading kindness…and your coin! If you have questions, please contact us.