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vyperdd ([personal profile] vyperdd) wrote2016-03-04 09:54 pm

Why Jared & AKF own my heart

March 3rd was the 1 year anniversary of Jared's wonderful Always Keep Fighting campaign. For a solid 24 hours my TL on Twitter was extra full of love and appreciation for Jared and everything he has done to shine a spotlight on depression and other mental health issues. Check out the #1YearOfAKF tag for all the love from so many fans all around the world.

Jared went live on FB to celebrate AKF's 1st birthday and launch AKF5 and it's probably one of my favourite vids he's done so far. Jared was so emotionally open that I was in tears. He actually had to compose himself at the beginning, taking a few seconds and saying "I'm a professional, I'm supposed to be able to do this," showing us a side of himself we very rarely get to see. In interviews and at cons, Jared is always so upbeat and assured and very rarely at a loss for words, almost hyper at times and I love that part of him. But what I think I love even more is being given a very precious glimpse of Jared that perhaps only his family and close friends get to witness. That he is willing enough to show us this side tells me that he also thinks SPNFamily is so much more than just a catch-phrase and hash-tag.

It's also why I've connected so deeply to his AKF campaign. With Jared personally affected by the very issues he's talking about, it feels very personal and intimate. He has touched my heart in ways I never thought possible and for that I will be forever grateful to him and his wonderful campaign.

Goin live to announce some awesome stuff!#AKFrepresent.com/jared

Posted by Jared Padalecki on Thursday, March 3, 2016

[identity profile] milly-gal.livejournal.com 2016-03-04 02:58 pm (UTC)(link)
The man makes me feel better about the human race, it's that simple!

[identity profile] vyperdd.livejournal.com 2016-03-05 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
Yes!!! :-)

[identity profile] madebyme-x.livejournal.com 2016-03-04 03:19 pm (UTC)(link)
I couldn't agree more with everything you just said! Usually I miss JPs live facebook chats, but last night when my phone chimed I was lucky enough to see it live, and I too felt emotional and teary, because yes, you could see that he was sharing something personal about himself with us all and when he choked up, I did too.

It's a great campaign, which has not only raised money for charity, but has opened up a positive dialogue about something that touches many people. Happy birthday AKF!!! (and Sadie too!)

[identity profile] vyperdd.livejournal.com 2016-03-05 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
I've set my alarm for 3am (I live in Oz) to see him livestream before. This time I was at work so couldn't watch but it's just as well as I got very teary and then giggly (when he checks in the mirror).

[identity profile] hugemind.livejournal.com 2016-03-04 09:52 pm (UTC)(link)
That video was amazing! He was so open, honest, and vulnerable, and it made it very easy to relate to him. And it made me tear up a little bit because he's an absolutely wonderful person! <3 I love the positive message AKF has!

[identity profile] vyperdd.livejournal.com 2016-03-05 02:35 am (UTC)(link)
It was brilliant!! It's just another reason I so look forward to each new campaign -- seeing Jared on social media almost daily.

[identity profile] manic-padagirl.livejournal.com 2016-03-04 10:00 pm (UTC)(link)
That video was so much emotional and so honest. I love those things in Jared. He has changed within being so positive about himself in the last year. His campaigns have changed him. He said it so himself, the first year of Always Keep Fighting has been the first year that he feels proud of himself. I was in tears when he said that. I felt that he was honest. I do not see why he would lie about such a serious matter like Mental Health. I bought less groceries today to manage to purchase a shirt. My order has been placed. Why can April not be here already? I so cannot wait to wear it proudly. I have said it before and I will say it again. Jared changed my life for the better. It was before the campaigns started. The campaigns have sure helped, too. I will always be his fan for that. #AlwaysKeepFighting. #LoveYourselfFirst.

[identity profile] vyperdd.livejournal.com 2016-03-05 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
I'm ordering mine today too!!! Getting a t-shirt and the hoodie.

[identity profile] manic-padagirl.livejournal.com 2016-03-05 07:27 am (UTC)(link)
Awesome. :)

[identity profile] casey28.livejournal.com 2016-03-06 11:41 pm (UTC)(link)
He has such a beautiful heart, and I'm so moved by his vid. I love what you've said here about him♥