For everything we complete on our list we help a stranger complete something on their list. We’ve found that helping 1 person with their dream is more rewarding than completing 10 of your own. Below are some stories of people we’ve helped during our travels. Some cases are ongoing if you want to get involved. If you know someone that needs help, let us know HERE.
If you’d like to help us with something on our list, email Ellen and ask her to have us on her show to help us cross off #79:Dance with Ellen DeGeneres
Computers for the Best School In The World
Blown away by the Grade 5 class of View Park Elementary in Los Angeles, CA, we took to the streets to find the school its first computer. READ MORE, MORE. Get Involved HERE.
Shannon Dreams to Breakdance
Shannon in Idaho dreamed that would one day learn how to breakdance. When we pulled into Sun Valley Idaho, that dream came true.. READ MORE.
Truly Trudy: “Chemo Sucks”
Trudy, a resident of Ketchum, Idaho is a mother of 4 suffering from Stage 4 Ovarian cancer.. READ MORE
A Shopping Spree at ToysRUS
We completed #71 (Take a Group of Kids on a Shopping Spree) in Seattle, and what a deserving group they were… READ MORE, MORE. Get Involved HERE
A New Friend Mark Morrison:
Mark is terminally ill with lung cancer. He’s also one of the funniest guys we’ve ever met.. READ MORE
Ice Skating for the First Time:
The Sun Valley Adaptive Sports program invited is to join them on the ice and help their kids learn to skate.. READ MORE
Ali Mongo, King of San Francisco!
Ali isn’t your regular 84 year old man. He speaks 6 languages, has lived in 89 different countries, and dreams of showing his art in Berlin, READ MORE
#27: Give a Stranger a $100 Bill (take 1)
While on MTV LIVE we completed #27 on the list and gave a 9 year old kid on the street some free loot..
#27: Give a Stranger a $100 Bill (take 2)
We met an aspiring writer disguised as a waitress at a quiet truckstop in Las Vegas, what happened next.. READ MORE
#83: Street Perform and Make a $100 (Proceeds to Autistic Kids)
What’s it like to depend on the streets for your income? We found out in San Diego with all proceeds going to autistic children.. READ MORE
A Dream Ride With Jamie Bestwick (X-Games Champion)
Jonathan in Petaluma, CA dreamed of meeting BMX legend Jamie Bestwick. With some help from the folks at Levis, we made it happen.. READ MORE
“ACTION!”
Lisa sent us an email explaining her dream of becoming a filmmaker. READ MORE, MORE
Oona and her Lemonade Stand
Oona’s mom got in touch with us in hopes that we could help her daughter complete a life long dream: host a lemonade stand and make money like her older sister does. Duncan had a similar dream so the duo teamed up and set to work.
A Week With Richard Branson
Greg paid $150 at a charity auction to win “A Dream of Your Choice” from The Buried Life. He set his hopes high. Do You Know Richard Branson?! Help out HERE
Adrian and them Supersonics
Adrian lives in Seattle and we met him the day we took the kids on the shopping spree…Read More
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A Night with Zombie
During our first Tour, we picked up 4 kids on the street and headed out for a night to remember…Read More
She Dreams in Purple… Eyebrows
We ran into three teenage girls in Kamloops today, and when we asked them what they wanted to do before they died they said, ‘dye their eyebrows purple’…Read More
The One and Only Jesse James Marshall
The last time we saw Jesse he told us that ‘Life is too short not to be happy.’ He was right.. R.I.P JESSE
Brent and the Truck
Brent is special kind of person. With all the odds against him he forges forward towards something better, not only for himself, but for those around him. It was an honor to.. READ MORE
Megan and her Music
Meagan is one of those amazing people that when you hear their story all you can do is ask “How have you not been on Oprah?” READ MORE
Diego Becomes a Knight
Diego, 6, dreamed of growing up and becoming a knight.. READ MORE
A Date with the Stanley Cup
Every hockey fan dreams of kissing the Stanley Cup. After some extraordinary events, that dream came true in Kamloops in 2006.. READ MORE
Scott learns to Fly
The first person we ever helped. READ MORE*Photo credits Kyle Jewell
wow you guys, way to go…. looks like you’ve helped a lot of people.
kudos!
Comment by Tera — January 18, 2008 @ 3:19 pm
What you guys are doing is awesome, this made me look at life in a different light and I’ve now made a list too, I wish i was in america and could help you guys out. Go hard boys go hard
Comment by James — April 14, 2008 @ 9:27 pm
yo this year i gave up my spring break to go for a week and build a house for a family in west Virgina. the family had lost there father in a fire and were living in a run down trailer. so we built them an affordable house and it was very environmental. it was so inspirational to see how a whole group of people can join togher and complete a house for a family they had never met before. i think you guys should add this on the list you would enjoy it throughly
Comment by Ryan — May 21, 2008 @ 10:22 pm
We need to find a way to spread the word faster! A lot of these folks need help now!
Comment by Co9Mom — May 22, 2008 @ 3:34 am
I just watched yer vids on youtube and i was blown away, u’ve made such an impact within the community and world. If i had one thing to do before i died it’d be just to be a part of your jounrey to completion.
Comment by Justice — May 31, 2008 @ 3:50 pm
My Days!
You guys are too kool!
I’ve watchin your vids and reading all these great stories; What you guys do is Amazing!
I don’t dream much and I haven’t made a list yet, but one thing I gotta do before I die, is meet you guys and help you achieve at least 1 goal!
OK, it’s gonna be tricky ‘cos I live in London, but watch this space!
Comment by Adeeb — May 31, 2008 @ 5:55 pm
Hey dudes! (lol)
My name’s Erika, I’m a Brazilian girl living in Utah for a while now, and just found your videos on YouTube. Watched all the journals, visited your facebook and added you on Myspace!!
I Also just wrote to Ellen, asking her to have you four to dance with her some time soon. So IF there was any chance she didn’t like the idea, (which i doubt), she’ll definately be so slammed with messages she won’t resist changing her mind! lol.
But I’m here to tell yall about my sister in hopes you’ll be able to help her achieve something she wants to cross off her list!
Her name’s Pam, she’s 25, and has ALWAYS wanted to visit California. More specifically tour the UCLA!
So, if you’re ever making your way through this west coast and on your way to Cali, would yall do this one huge thing and scooop her up to go with yall????
Well there you go! I hope you guys keep posting those vids, and please hit me back if ever you do get a chance to come run her to UCLA k!
Thank you much,
Beijao Brasileiro: MUAH!
Erika…
1.
Comment by Erika — May 31, 2008 @ 5:56 pm
Hey guys really love what your doin…me and my friends have been looking to do something just like it…you guys are really inspiring. I’m out on Long Island and i know you guys are lookin to drive across North America. If u guys are ever on Long Island or even in new york let me know i’d love to meet up with you guys maybe come up with some more ideas…and keep me posted on the megan fox thing i have a good friend who is in love with her lol…good luck with everything. E-mail me if your ever near by.
Comment by John — May 31, 2008 @ 6:04 pm
One of yours should be cook with Rachel Ray or someone on the food channel that would be on my list.
Comment by Jeff — May 31, 2008 @ 7:44 pm
awryt guys, am from all the way from scotland and think use are doing ah realy great job,this world needs more people like use :D. goodluck …”if any thing would be on m list, it would be to get our of my best friends and travle though almost every state in america and help others get by”
Comment by kieran sincalir — June 1, 2008 @ 3:06 am
INSPIRE THE WORLD TO LIVE THIS LIFE!!!!
You guys have what it takes, good luck and god bless
Comment by Chels — June 1, 2008 @ 3:19 am
LIVE. LAUGH. LOVE.
This quote is deffinately for you guys.
This is amazing what you have done for so many people!
I have watched most of journey and think its just wonderful.
1 thing I would like to do before I die, would be to help at least one person fight caner.
You have inspired me and for that I thank-you.
Comment by Cass — June 1, 2008 @ 7:40 pm
Nice
Comment by Jeroen — June 2, 2008 @ 8:43 am
This is tha best thing ever! I want to make someone so happy that they cry tears of joy before I die.
Comment by Shannen — June 2, 2008 @ 9:18 pm
Hey! Im a YOUTUBE junky and stumbled across one of your videos. I cant believe all that you’re doing! Your list is amazing…and random. I think that you covered most everything except Oprah Winfrey and Chuck Norris! If you ever make it to Chicago let us know.
Comment by ben — June 3, 2008 @ 1:47 am
Hey! You guys are really inspirational and you have helped so many people. I will try to tell a lot of people about you guys, because more people should know. I emailed Ellen for you, cause you rock. Please come to Philadelphia soon!
I would like to meet Brendon Urie before I die.
Comment by Vivien — June 3, 2008 @ 2:45 pm
Hola you guys!!!, The last couple of months for some reason i dont know I been looking at other people’s list of things to do before they die and I came across you guys. My # one in my list is to share the gospel in the middle of a big, crowed city to complete strangers. I been a christian for 7 years and I never really share the good news(for real) with anyone so I could really love to do that!… I think that you guys are doing an awesome job and I’ll pray for you guys to find the help you need to finish this crazy, awesome list!!!!!!! God Bless!!! *StEpH*
Comment by Stephanie — June 3, 2008 @ 9:56 pm