08/17/2025
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This summer marked Year 3 of one of my most cherished traditions: visiting my legendary 8th grade teacher, Mrs. B. Each year, another classmate joins me — this year my dear friend Dawn Turk Pniewski What began as a simple visit has grown into a powerful reminder of just how much teachers and mentors can shape our lives.
Because here’s the truth: during adolescence, when times are tough and life feels overwhelming, the presence of someone who believes in you can make all the difference. A teacher, a coach, an uncle, a mentor, a friend — their belief plants seeds that grow, even when we don’t realize it.
I am living proof of that. I carry the encouragement, memories, and lessons of people like Mrs. B in my heart and soul. And now, through the How U Doin Foundation, I get to return that gift.
At our 5,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse in Northlake, TX — opening in 2026 — we are building exactly that kind of environment for today’s teens. A place of connection, mentorship, and direction. A place where young people will know they are seen, valued, and supported.
Because the world is full of good people who care. And now, we’re building the Clubhouse so teens have their own Mrs. B — and their own mentors — in the form of programs, community, and a safe, inspiring space to grow.
💡 Teachers and mentors change lives.
🍕 Connection and community change outcomes.
💙 And the How U Doin Foundation is on a mission to revolutionize support for adolescents, families, and communities facing mental health and substance misuse challenges.
To Mrs. B and Dawn — thank you for the reminders that tradition, connection, and love never lose their power. And to everyone reading — join us in making sure today’s teens experience the same.
👉 Support the How U Doin revolution today.
www.HowUDoin.org
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