Jonny's story
Jonny Imerman, a cancer survivor and the founder of Imerman Angels, is thanking the people who changed his life. This November he is sending one thank-you a day, and inviting you to thank the people who shaped you.
November 1–30, 2026 · #30DaysOfThanks
30 Days of Thanks: Who Shaped You?
Send one thank-you a day in November to someone who shaped you.
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In the free iOS app
Write the note, keep going through November, and see who it inspires.
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How it works
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Take the day’s prompt
A teacher, a nurse, a first boss. Someone specific, so the note has a place to start.
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Send one thank-you
Free on iPhone and iPad, or right here on the web. They get a link and accept it before a public one is posted.
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Come back tomorrow
Thirty days, or just today. One thank-you counts. Can’t do 30? Do 1.
Starts November 1
Eastern Time. Real appreciations only. The live number refreshes about every 5 minutes.
The challenge starts November 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM Eastern Time.
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Get the daily prompt
Add 30 reminders to your calendar. They're all-day and free, with an alert at 9:00 AM ET, and each one links back to this page.
Add to calendar30 days of prompts
A place to start. Your note should sound like you. The example is only a spark.
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Day 1 · Sun, Nov 1
The start line
Thank the person who got you to the start line. If you woke up with an extra hour today, spend it on them.
“You told me to sign up before I felt ready. I'm here because you went first.”
- Send this one
Day 2 · Mon, Nov 2
A teacher
Thank a teacher who changed how you see yourself.
“You called on me when I was sure I had nothing to say. I still hear you when I speak up.”
- Send this one
Day 3 · Tue, Nov 3
A first boss
Thank a first boss who took a chance on you before you looked ready on paper.
“You hired me before my résumé matched the job. That yes still opens doors.”
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Day 4 · Wed, Nov 4
A coach
Thank a coach who stayed when the score was ugly and the effort was not.
“You made me run it one more time. I resented it then. I use it every week now.”
- Send this one
Day 5 · Thu, Nov 5
A mentor
Thank a mentor who told you the truth and stayed in your corner afterward.
“You said the hard thing kindly, then helped me fix it. I try to lead that way because of you.”
- Send this one
Day 6 · Fri, Nov 6
A friend who showed up
Thank a friend who showed up when it would have been easier to send a text and disappear.
“You sat with me and didn't try to fix it. That was the help I needed.”
- Send this one
Day 7 · Sat, Nov 7
A parent or grandparent
Thank a parent or grandparent for one specific thing they did, not for everything at once.
“You packed the same lunch every Tuesday because I asked. I felt looked after.”
- Send this one
Day 8 · Sun, Nov 8
Someone you lost touch with
Thank someone you lost touch with, for a season that still shapes you.
“We don't talk the way we used to. I still carry the year you walked me through.”
- Send this one
Day 9 · Mon, Nov 9
A stranger's kindness
Kindness Week starts today. Thank a stranger whose kindness you still remember. If you can't reach them, thank someone who shows that kind of care.
“You paid for the coffee and left before I could ask your name. I've been looking for a way to pass it on.”
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Day 10 · Tue, Nov 10
A colleague
Thank a colleague who made the work better and the day lighter.
“You covered for me when my kid was sick and never turned it into a debt.”
- Send this one
Day 11 · Wed, Nov 11
A veteran
Veterans Day. Thank a veteran or service member for their service, or for the way they showed up in your life after it.
“You served, and then you taught me what steadiness looks like at the dinner table.”
- Send this one
Day 12 · Thu, Nov 12
A nurse
Thank a nurse, or another healthcare worker, who took care of you or someone you love.
“You knew my name at 3 a.m. and stayed until I understood the next step.”
- Send this one
Day 13 · Fri, Nov 13
World Kindness Day
It's World Kindness Day. Thank someone whose ordinary kindness changed an ordinary day.
“You held the door, then asked how I really was, and you waited for the answer.”
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Day 14 · Sat, Nov 14
A neighbor
Thank a neighbor who made the block feel like someone was paying attention.
“You took in the packages and the worry. I sleep better knowing you're next door.”
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Day 15 · Sun, Nov 15
Someone who believed in you early
Thank someone who believed in you before you had any proof to offer.
“You introduced me as if I already belonged. I grew into the person you described.”
- Send this one
Day 16 · Mon, Nov 16
A doctor or caregiver
Thank a doctor or caregiver who stayed through the hard part instead of rushing past it.
“You didn't hurry the bad news. You sat down, and then you came back.”
- Send this one
Day 17 · Tue, Nov 17
A creative who inspired you
Thank an artist, writer, or maker whose work gave you permission to try.
“Your song was on in the car the night I decided to start. I still play it when I begin.”
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Day 18 · Wed, Nov 18
A customer or client
Thank a customer or client who trusted you with something that mattered to them.
“You gave me the work when a safer choice was available. I still try to deserve it.”
- Send this one
Day 19 · Thu, Nov 19
School staff
Thank a bus driver, custodian, cafeteria worker, or someone else at school who made the building feel safe.
“You learned my name and saved me a seat. School was kinder because you were in it.”
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Day 20 · Fri, Nov 20
A second chance
Thank someone who gave you a second chance and didn't keep score.
“You let me try again after I missed it, and you never brought up the first time.”
- Send this one
Day 21 · Sat, Nov 21
A local business
Thank someone at a local shop, café, or service who knows you and still makes you welcome.
“You remember the order and ask about my family. That place is part of my week because of you.”
- Send this one
Day 22 · Sun, Nov 22
Someone not at the table
Thanksgiving week starts today. Thank someone who won't be at your table and should still hear it.
“You won't be in the photos this year. You're still the reason I know how to welcome people.”
- Send this one
Day 23 · Mon, Nov 23
A sibling or cousin
Thank a sibling or cousin for one specific time they had your back.
“You picked up at midnight and didn't make me explain it twice.”
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Day 24 · Tue, Nov 24
A volunteer
Thank a volunteer who gave hours nobody was paying them for.
“You showed up on a Saturday to set up the room. It worked because you did.”
- Send this one
Day 25 · Wed, Nov 25
Someone who feeds you
Thank a host, a cook, or anyone who set a place for you when you needed a table.
“You put out an extra plate and didn't make a speech about it. I was hungry for more than the food.”
- Send this one
Day 26 · Thu, Nov 26
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving. Thank the person you are most thankful for, and name the specific thing.
“If I thank one person out loud today, it's you, for driving me there and staying in the chair.”
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Day 27 · Fri, Nov 27
A frontline worker
Thank a retail, delivery, transit, or other frontline worker who treated you like a person on a hard shift.
“The line was long and I was not at my best. You were patient. I noticed.”
- Send this one
Day 28 · Sat, Nov 28
A local shop owner
Small Business Saturday. Thank a local shop owner who kept a light on in your neighborhood.
“You know the regulars by name, and you stayed open when the week was thin. Thank you for keeping the door unlocked.”
- Send this one
Day 29 · Sun, Nov 29
Who got you through last year
Thank the person who helped you through this time last year. Send the note to whoever stood next to that version of you.
“A year ago I almost quit. You texted me to keep the appointment. I went because you asked.”
- Send this one
Day 30 · Mon, Nov 30
The one you've never thanked
Last day. Thank the one person you've never properly thanked.
“I've meant to say this for years. You shaped me, and I never sent the note. Here it is.”
FAQ
Is the app free?
Yes. OpenThanks is a free iOS app for iPhone and iPad. You can also send a thank-you on the web, with no download.
Do I have to send all 30?
No. One thank-you counts as joining. If a month feels like a lot, send one today to someone who shaped you.
When do the calendar reminders arrive?
Add the calendar and you get 30 all-day reminders, marked free so they don’t block your day. Each one alerts you at 9:00 AM Eastern, from November 1 through November 30, and links back to this page. We don’t ask for your email.
Does the other person need the app?
No. They get a link and can read it on the web. They accept the thank-you before a public one appears.
Can I keep a thank-you private?
Yes. When you write it, you can choose private. A private thank-you stays between the two of you.
What does the counter count?
Appreciations saved from November 1 through November 30, Eastern Time, including ones still waiting to be accepted. The number is real and refreshes about every 5 minutes. Pay-it-forward counts thank-yous inspired by an earlier one. Before November 1 you see a countdown instead.
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