Vivid Academy

Yesterday, I told you that James Holmes encouraged me to bring books to the Drake BSO Reunion. After an unforgettable time at The Winery at Sovereign Estate, I found myself in the Hospitality Suite at the hotel with no table, no plan, and—honestly—no appetite to push.

But something inside said: unpack the books. All of them. Poetry, devotionals, Make Your Life Vivid, and, of course, Miss Dorothy’s Garden.

The room was full, and so was my heart when I saw what happened next. Support was immediate, enthusiastic, overwhelming. They bought multiples. They insisted on autographs. And Miss Dorothy’s Garden was the hands-down favorite.

Here’s what struck me most: these weren’t strangers. These were my Drake family—the people who knew me at 18, who remembered things about me I’d long forgotten. They spoke life, filled gaps and holes in my soul, and reminded me why this work matters.

And then—they stepped in. Some became Ambassadors. Some pledged as Champions on the spot. Others invited me to bring Miss Dorothy’s Garden into their classrooms.

I’m in awe. And grateful.

This is what the 100 Champions Campaign is all about: carrying Dorothy Witherspoon’s legacy of kindness from San Francisco to Johannesburg, and from one generation to the next. And my Drake family confirmed that I don't have to attempt it alone.

Will you become 1 of the 100?
👉 missdorothysgarden.com/100champions