Pennsylvania to Celebrate May 23 as “143 Day” with Acts of Kindness

Inspired by Fred Rogers, former Gov. Tom Wolf declared the 143rd day of the year as “143 Day,” a number that Mr. Rogers used as his special code for “I Love You.”

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This year’s 143 Day, which takes place on May 23, is intended to inspire Pennsylvanians to spread kindness and good deeds for others. The state’s 143 Day website asks residents to use the hashtag #143DayinPA online any time they do something nice for themselves or others.

On his show "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," Rogers used “143” as a code for “I Love You” based on the numbers of letters in each word.

“With everything going on in the world, it’s no surprise that we are all feeling a little weary and overwhelmed,” the 143 Day site reads. “”This isn’t the time to add more “to do’s” to the list. This is the day to take a beat, realize that you are special, and affirm that you are enough.”

Some of the many suggestions on the website’s kindness generator include:

  • Leaving some quarters at the laundromat

  • Sending a letter to someone at a nursing home

  • Sending someone a funny meme

  • Ordering a gift for your significant other

  • Donating school supplies to a teacher

For more information on 143 Day, visit its website.

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