Rodney Smith Jr

Making a difference one lawn at a time. Full version 2:39.

Hello, Missouri ! Just passing through your beautiful state again! This time, I’m headed to Omaha, Nebraska, for a school book fair before making my way to Fort Dodge, Iowa, to meet two amazing young men who completed our 50 Yard Challenge a few weeks ago. I’ll be presenting them their new equipment . Always a pleasure passing through Missouri! Until next time!

Hello, Illinois! Just passing through your beautiful state again! This time, I’m headed to Omaha, Nebraska, for a school book fair before making my way to Fort Dodge, Iowa, to meet two amazing young men who completed our 50 Yard Challenge a few weeks ago. I’ll be presenting them their new equipment . Always a pleasure passing through Illinois! Until next time!

Hello, Tennessee! Just passing through your beautiful state again! This time, I’m headed to Omaha, Nebraska, for a school book fair before making my way to Fort Dodge, Iowa, to meet two amazing young men who completed our 50 Yard Challenge a few weeks ago. I’ll be presenting them their new equipment . Always a pleasure passing through Tennessee! Until next time!

Family, I’m hitting the road again, heading to one of my favorite places and what I consider my second home, Nebraska! Tomorrow, I’ve been invited to a school book fair in Omaha , where I’ll also have the opportunity to speak with middle school students about our 50 Yard Challenge. I’m excited to share our mission and hopefully inspire more young people to make a difference in their communities! Afterward, I’ll head to Fort Dodge, Iowa, to finally meet two amazing brothers who completed our 50 Yard Challenge a few weeks ago. I was supposed to visit them during my Breast Cancer Awareness Tour, but one of the brothers had undergone heart surgery. Thankfully, he’s now recovered! The two lawnmowers stolen from my van in Louisiana were actually meant for these brothers. I’m grateful that I’ll finally get to meet them Friday morning, present their equipment, and celebrate their accomplishment before heading home to Huntsville, Alabama!

A veteran is someone who wrote a blank check made payable to ‘The United States of America,’ for an amount up to and including their life. To every man and woman who has worn the uniform , past and present , thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and love for this nation.

Aiden of Haysville, Kansas who is taking part in our 50 yard challenge is back in action with a new lawn !

Great news! We have two opportunities to help kids take on the 50 Yard Challenge! 💚🏡 So far, two generous individuals have offered to donate or lend their lawn equipment to kids who want to participate in our 50 Yard Challenge but don’t have a lawnmower of their own! 📍 Jackson, Michigan 📍 Medford, Wisconsin If your child lives in or near either of these areas, wants to make a difference in their community, but doesn’t have the equipment to get started, this could be their chance! And here’s where YOU can help! If you have a working lawnmower or other lawn equipment sitting around collecting dust, would you consider donating or lending it to a child who wants to take on the challenge? Your unused equipment could be the very thing that helps a young person begin their journey of giving back! If you’re interested in helping, please fill out the equipment donation form on our website. Together, we can remove barriers and give more kids the opportunity to make a difference, one lawn at a time!

Today we had the pleasure of mowing Mr. Houston’s lawn . He wasn’t home , but when he returns , he will return to a freshly mowed lawn . Making a difference, one lawn at a time .

Today , Lamar and I had the pleasure of mowing Ms. Simpsons lawn . Its always great seeing her , she’s doing well . Making a difference , one lawn at a time .

This morning, Lamar and I had the honor of mowing Mr.Berchekas lawn. He is also a veteran . Sir, we thank you for your service ! Making a difference one lawn at a time

One of the greatest things happening through The 50 Yard Challenge has nothing to do with grass. It’s the relationships being built along the way. Our kids are stepping outside of their normal circles and meeting people in their communities they may have never had the opportunity to know otherwise—veterans, senior citizens, people with disabilities, single parents, first responders, and neighbors from all walks of life. They’re hearing their stories, shaking their hands, sharing conversations, and learning firsthand that a community becomes stronger when we take the time to care about one another. Every lawn these kids mow is leaving an impression far beyond the yard. Their neighbors are seeing young people who are willing to work hard, serve others, and give without expecting anything in return. At the same time, these kids are learning compassion, responsibility, respect, and what it truly means to be a good neighbor. One day they’ll grow up, start families, build careers, and become leaders in their own communities—but the lessons they’re learning right now will stay with them. We may have started with a simple idea of kids mowing lawns, but it has grown into something much bigger: young people creating connections, changing lives, and becoming the kind of neighbors every community needs.

Got an old lawn mower sitting around collecting dust? If it’s still in working condition, why not give it a new purpose? We have kids who would love to take on our 50 Yard Challenge and make a difference in their communities but don’t have the equipment to get started. Your old mower could be the beginning of a young person’s journey to helping others! ❤️ Give an old mower a new home and a young person an opportunity to make a difference! Link : weareraisingmen.com/share-eq…

Matthew of Clintondale, New York, who is taking part in our 50 Yard Challenge, is back in action with lawn #17! Keep up the great work, Matthew.

Devan of Imperial, NE who is taking part in our 50’yard challenge is back in action with lawn 34 recently ! 16 more left !

Today , I had the pleasure of mowing Mr. Washington’s lawn . He’s Inside confined to the bed . Please have him in your prayers . Making a difference , one lawn at a time .

Jacob of Rochester,Illinois who recently signed up for our 50 yard challenge was at it recently with a new lawn . Nice work !

This afternoon, I had the pleasure of mowing Miss Johnson’s lawn. She was at therapy at the time, but when she returns, she will return home to a freshly mowed lawn. Making a difference, one lawn at a time

Challenge Accepted! Brayden of Webster, SD has stepped up to make a difference and accepting our 50 yard challenge , committing to mow 50 free yards for those in need in his community. This is what it’s all about. Welcome to the family, Brayden !

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