The Zoom call opened with a warm flurry of introductions that immediately highlighted the diverse reach of the gathering. Participants logged in from across the United States—and even internationally. Evelyn Blakley greeted the group from Spartanburg, South Carolina, while Janice introduced herself from Brussels, Belgium, where she had just recently relocated. Others chimed in from Issaquah, Washington; Alexandria, Virginia; Marshfield and Ava, Missouri; Columbus, Ohio; Orlando, Florida; New Haven, Missouri; Excelsior Springs; and St. Louis. Abby Harris Holmes joined with a team of five from the Center for HumanKindness in Columbus, Ohio, underscoring the collaborative spirit that was already evident in the chat. The early minutes were filled with friendly exchanges and affirmations. Participants waved to one another, celebrated colleagues, and offered encouragement. Chet Ridenour called out the collaborative spirit of Kristopher Swanson and his team, while others cheered on Ian ...