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From December 14 through December 25, GOOD Sports will feature the worthiest school athletic programs in need of funding.
William M. Colmer Middle School in central Mississippi is made up of 77 percent low-income students who receive free or reduced lunch. But don’t get it twisted—this year Colmer was ranked the tenth best public middle school in the state, as well as its most diverse.
Still, athletic programs struggle. Colmer’s cheer team is funded by parent contributions and local fundraisers. Social studies teacher and cheerleading coach Casey Campbell wants to send the team to an overnight camp hosted by the Universal Cheerleaders Association, and she’s asking for your help.
This year we were able to take 16 bright and talented young ladies on this experience of a lifetime. While there, our middle school liaisons learned that cheerleading means more than just toe touches. It means crowd leading, spirit raising, ambassadors of leadership.
At UCA camps, athletes receive advanced training in choreography, stunts, dance, leadership, and most importantly, Campbell writes, the opportunity to come together as a team.
Please help us send our girls back to camp so they can participate in a once in a lifetime bonding experience. This can really only be provided by an overnight camp where our young girls put down the cell phones and begin to communicate as teammates!
The girls need $1,465 for camp, travel, and accommodation fees. As of this writing, they’re $973 from reaching that goalwith 16 days left. Please consider donating here.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.