P4A 2014: TSWGO's 2014

[@jennahj_]

The comments during the P4A are my favorite. The most positive place on the internet for 48 hours.

[@kayruby7941]

so true

[@LaurenFairwx]

Aw, there's me! I love you guys so much. You do so much good for the world and I loved seeing and revisiting some of the great things you've done in the past year.

[@sarahmakingthings]

I think it's kinda lovely how caricatures usually poke gentle fun at people's facial features, and TSWGO is using them to bring out the best features of these kids.

[@daisytwig]

We'll never forget you, Esther. TSWGO.

[@lalajordie]

You should make a sign and hold it up when you're watching videos so that new people wont be confused.

[@ampz1466]

Great idea.

[@umbabel]

that was a good video. I liked the idea of the caricatures for the kids. It shows them that they can be anyone that they want to be.

[@TheBeastinthepost]

I had never thought of a characturist to capture a moment like this. It's an amazing idea.

[@zoeyskymusic]

This was such a beautiful video. I never knew Esther while she was alive, but I have gotten to know her through John, TSWGO and her book. It's so wonderful that her memory is woven through all of the connections she has made and helped other make. She ignited her star, and nerdfighteria is so honored to keep it burning bright. Rest in Awesome Esther, we love you SO much. And thank you to her lovely parents and everyone at the organization for all of your incredible work!

[@megmotherwort]

The thing about photos is a good point. Caricatures is a creative answer so that families can have a nice picture and a nice memory from having it drawn too.

[@scabiniful]

Everytime I think about Esther I start sobbing. I read "This Star Won't Go Out" over the summer and it was so incredibly inspiring.

[@KTGetc]

It's amazing what a legacy Esther left behind. I can't fathom the number of lives that are better because she was here. This is the most beautiful form of immortality.

[@loriearl8109]

KTGetc Love the way you phrase that

[@vegancomicnerd86]

Ah, this is not the first time during this livestream that a video made me tear up.

[@simone9659]

This Star Won't Go Out totally inspired me. This organization is wonderful, and the book has left an impact on me.

[@Oorealm]

there will never be a day when TSWGO videos don't make me cry

[@mrose9078]

Same here. It doesn't matter how many times I watch a video of theirs, it still at the very least makes me tear up.

[@liess7932]

This Star Won't Go Out is one of my favorite organisations. I had the privilege to meet Lori Earl at LeakyCon and celebrate Esther day with so many amazing people, it was truly magical. I supported their fundraiser and I support them this weekend! :)

[@JennaMIsAMAZING]

❤❤❤ I've only known about Esther and this foundation for about a year, and since the day I got my bracelet I haven't taken it off. I was also lucky enough that one of my mystery shirts from DFTBA was a TSWGO shirt! This foundation is as beautiful as your daughter. Thank you for being awesome! ❤❤❤

[@themanlykittenkayden]

Another achievement of theirs was the book This Star Won't Go Out won the Goodreads choice awards this year for best memoir!

[@OrUptotheStars]

Thank you for sharing what TSWGO has been doing this year.

[@BrittsAmelia]

Esther's story has impacted my life incredibly, particularly recently due to a whole heap of mental and physical health issues that have been thrown at me. I can honestly say her story has made me a better person. As someone who lost a best friend and a close family friend to cancer, this means so so much to me.

[@loriearl8109]

Brii Tyler I'm sorry--sounds like you've gone through a lot, Brii. Cyber hugs

[@untappedinkwell]

"but that's future me's problem" should be John's motto for the P4A.

[@ParrotsOnWheels-Julia]

I love this! Esther still changing the world! I love her book to and wear my bracelet every day!

[@RebekahAnn12]

TSWGO is such a wonderful book, too.

[@alexaann803]

I've always found Esther's story inspiring, but this year, now that I'm the same age she was when she died, I'm sitting over here in tears. Incredibly moving. Thank you so much P4A

[@caitlinhunter9989]

I'm crying, but I think they're happy tears. Amazing work, amazing video, and an amazing legacy for Esther. I love all of you. DFTBA.

[@vanillamartini]

I read the TSWGO book when it came out. A very worthwhile read.

[@BloggedLifeNina]

vanilla martini It's been on my to read list forever, but I'm gonna get to it this year.

[@kimm]

Anyone else notice at 0:42 that Paper Towns was right above their book on the NY Times bestseller list? Beautiful organization, and wonderful to see how much good PFA did last year!

[@_molamola]

Love the idea they had of bringing a caricature artist to the hospital for the kids. Definitely voting for TSWGO.

[@celticthunderfan16]

Fantastic video. I love TSWGO videos always make me cry.

[@paulinexong]

"we're breaking indiegogo. that's always a good sign" i love john

[@loriearl8109]

Wonderful video production, Celine! You're the maestro!

[@TSWGO]

Thanks Lori! - Celine

[@amperstandheart]

I love how P4A and nerdfighteria in general brings us all together in such a supportive way. Thanks for setting this up and letting us all be involved

[@spillarke]

LOVE TSWGO! How cool to bring a caricaturist to create memories with kids.

[@georgewatson9834]

God, this always brings me to tears! Damn it!

[@WhatIsSummer]

First P4A video that made me cry

[@MsHEXX]

Wow, tearing up a little bit there. As usual tswgo doing great work for a great cause. (:

[@BloggedLifeNina]

MsHEXX Charities like this that help families are so important.

[@ElondriaGrey]

Another beautiful video for another beautiful p4a charity... tears!

[@arihanaf877]

Such a great foundation!I love you ❤️

[@TheShaleco]

This makes me want to cry... I know so many people battling cancer right now... It is such a terrible disease.

[@jennahj_]

This is a great charity. Voting for them and probably donating money to them outside of the P4A.

[@schewitt]

This is so inspiring. I was nearly in tears several times. Amazing work. DFTBA x

[@teameves]

Keep up the good work TSWGO! What you do effects more than just the families you work with directly.

[@juststeveschannel]

Got to meet you at both Vid- & LeakyCon this year and hope to see you again in 2015. Esther will remain with us forever and I am glad to share her story with my two daughters and all my high school students, knowing she will help inspire them as well. Best.

[@madelinegeorge9138]

I love this charity and this video was so inspirational

[@TSWGO]

Thanks for all the love! Make sure to vote for all the TSWGO videos here: www.projectforawesome.com/charity/this-star-wont-go-out

[@teodorapolgar]

Sure thing !

[@sherrie87]

As the parent of a teen with a chronic illness (my 18 year old son has congenital heart defects, with 2 open heart surgeries and another surgery coming up this Friday) I have a special appreciation for TSWGO. Keep up the good work, I will be voting for you in this P4A.

[@luckygirl9027]

Truly amazing and heartwarming video! Shows just how much these kinds of organizations really do help make a difference in the lives of families that have kids with cancer.

[@MissAvardaKedavra]

yep, i cried... Great cause to vote for every year

[@annamargaretaberg]

My brother just sent me the link to projectforawesome.com and asked if I knew about it. I've been watching 19 of 24 hours of the livestream :P

[@untappedinkwell]

Yay sibling bonding!

[@twentynineducks]

OH GEEE! That's a long time! I wish I could watch more of it. (darn grown-up jobs)

[@RandomerThanAverage]

You have given so much to our community and the world in general. Thank you.

[@megmotherwort]

John just gave a shout out for Charity Navigator! That's the organization I made a video for. woot!

[@lindsayballantyne7259]

Love you and your amazing work!

[@TSWGO]

We love you Lindsay

[@sarahunderwood8952]

[@natelysia5718]

Seeing this foundation's work is so inspiring, they definitively have my vote!

[@hennagibbs]

This is so amazing, she is so beautiful.

[@allegoricalgeese]

I basically watched this video, started crying and then I went straight to the indiegogo and donated 30 dollars for the tfios book

[@namlhots]

The caricatures are such a lovely idea. I'm a healthy, happy human, and I know I carry a caricature of a better self in my head all the time. DFP4A!

[@haveacupojoe]

Wonderful update of TSWGO!

[@twentynineducks]

I love TSWGO so much! Amazing cause and amazing people.

[@kayleedaniels9782]

Thank you the beautiful video. Her life is still inspiring people and this makes me cry happy tears

[@emilydaluga7758]

This video is so great. I'm crying in the middle of a library. Thank you so much for doing such great work, and stay awesome!

[@user-me8ix9lc3u]

Such a brilliant foundation and video, I'm fighting to hold back tears

[@BrittyJK]

The Esther Earl ball at Lealy(Geeky)con was amazing. I was so glad to be a part of it and to celebrate Esther's life.

[@spillarke]

We love seeing your humanity...what do you mean it's you losing your composure? No way.

[@MattPalka]

Vulnerability is the path to being present and okay with the way things are. I've learned that so much from John.

[@spillarke]

Matt Palka I've learned that too, Matt. I think it's a lesson I need to learn and relearn... : ) It is one of the great things the Green brothers model for the rest of us.

[@autumnbrookesings]

Yay!! I love this video. I was so happy to be able to help you guys out in your indiegogo campaign and you will be sure to have my vote for the P4A 2014! Esther's book inspired me and I love what you guys do.

[@bbyfcetm]

I come here for inspiration for my P4A video this year. I've chosen TSWGO not just because Esther was a Nerdfighter, but because of the work you guys do as a whole. My bestfriend Joseph was diagnosed with brain cancer in early 2007, he struggled for about a year and got "better". That was until August 2009 when he got really really bad again, I remember sitting by his side telling him it was going to be ok. Unfortunately he ended up passing in January of the next year. What you do as a community is absolutely fantastic and watching you do all these wonderful things has really helped me throughout the years. Every Esther day I drive two hours out and bring flowers to his grave. Thank you personally, from the bottom of my heart, for giving me strength to go on and live my life the way he would've wanted and as I'm sure Esther would've wanted you to do the same.

[@loriearl8109]

+Hunter Holder Thank you for sharing, and we grieve with you over Joseph. I'm so sorry for the loss of his friendship, and most of all, his presence. Esther must be so happy to know that her words and life have given you comfort, hope, and a way through the darkness. Yay--we love Esther Day too!

[@bevycoe]

What a beautiful video, Lori. I miss my Leaky family! I'm so glad I got to celebrate with you. Keep up the great work, guys!

[@vanillamartini]

This video made me tear up a bit! I love this organization and the family and story behind it.

[@lez41086]

Thank you for sharing your amazing 2014. It's so great to see all the ways contributions from the Project for Awesome can help IRL. DFTBA!

[@patricksanford457]

John and Hank. You should hold an index card saying "We are watching the featured Project for Awesome video." This will explain to any newcomers why you aren't talking.

[@nittanysam]

Great video! I love the idea that P4A is a culmination of the year. Ending our year with thinking about others and learning about new ways to help them is the best way I can think of to wrap things up and start the next year with the right mindset.

[@KTGetc]

Playing Dragon Age and watching the P4A Livestream is the perfect cure to a long, hard week at work.

[@anonymousdalek8359]

I love this video, TSWGO is such an amazing charity. (I'm not crying sob)

[@RollingLouise]

I am crying! We love you Esther!

[@codyarn2910]

Oh man, I'm gonna cry, Esther Earl r.i.p.

[@SuperiorFuzz]

Just...tears...

[@spillarke]

Puppy-sized elephants! I want my dollars to count as 2.50!

[@darrenpotterr786]

My friend and I got TSWGO to be our school national charity for this term! I think what they do is so important! :D

[@TSWGO]

Amazing!!!

[@liannecohen2761]

Never underestimate nerdfigteria, John!

[@taliafore1578]

I love P4A because everyone in the comments are so nice. Nobody is trolling and its amazing.

[@untappedinkwell]

We take p4a very seriously here. But also, many of the nerdfighter videos (vlogbrothers, crash course, and other nerdfighter channels) have comments sections that are almost this good. Nerdfighters are great that way.

[@linneanelsonvlogs]

what your organization does is so beautiful. I am so glad your organization reaches so many people.

[@sarahbeasley2075]

Rest in awesome, Esther!

[@medslarge]

john why not get some kind of whiteboard that says "watching video now, link in the dooblydoo!" and place it in the background or something

[@Dyimnasta]

Great idea! When you open the livestream and he's just sitting there it's very confusing....

[@liannecohen2761]

So proud to be a nerdfighter!

[@saturnrain]

Love this! got me a bit emotional,

[@spillarke]

YES! Donation successful! It's working now.

[@greennickiemouse]

This is truly an amazing cause thank you for everything you do. I'm sure you haven't forgotten to be awesome

[@bob8mybobbob]

Such a great cause!

[@liannecohen2761]

It's so great to see the work you've done throughout the year!!!

[@cecilie2424]

Now I'm crying... This is such a beautiful video and charity.

[@spillarke]

Yes, Yes, Yes! So interesting how the funding and money is being shared and divided this year. So exciting to get those matching funds!

[@ReadHeadPat]

I'm so happy that you guys were able to do so much in 2014! You got my vote again and again. Esther's book was amazing and you guys are equally amazing. Happy #p4a DFTBA!

[@chadow651]

Wonderful news, I hope 2015 is just as successful! DFTBA

[@Sara-jg2qx]

My first project for awesome as a nerdfighter! Just donated for the first time, so happy to be a part of it

[@georgewatson9834]

We've passed 800k total!

[@TheCumbercookie]

thank you for changing my life nerdfightaria :)

[@charlotteglen7896]

I cried. It was so good and so toughing

[@JennaFerVlogs]

Wonderful video! I hope things keep going up for TSWGO!

[@BloggedLifeNina]

God, I just feel so emotional about tswgo.

[@SubtlePumpkin]

I don't know whether it's because it's 3:30am where I am or cause it's TSWGO but this made me tear up quite a bit. Awesome video, thank you so much.

[@BloggedLifeNina]

SubtlePumpkin It's probably a little bit of both.

[@spillarke]

Thank you, John. You continue to inspire and amaze. I am so grateful for your strong work and for the spirit of Nerdfighteria. You all rock!

[@kaleidoscopicepic14]

This is beautiful. Congratulations on such a successful year!!