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GOOD Dads Are Awesome

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This is Ben and his daughter, Josie. Happy Father's Day, Ben.

Dads have a unique power to impart knowledge and wisdom to their children. Most of us can remember an important lesson our dads have taught us.

To honor our dads on Father's Day, a handful of GOOD employees reflected on the most important lesson their dad taught them. Click through the slideshow to see what we came up with!

  • Tom CarboneTom Carbone
    Social Media Intern @GOOD
  • Hillary NewmanHillary Newman
    Community Manager @GOOD
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