Be Like Zach Day 2026

On May 3, 2026, we celebrate what would have been Zach’s 21st birthday. Zach may no longer be with us, but his spirit, his laughter, and the way he lived his life continue to inspire everyone who knew him. On Be Like Zach Day, we honor him by living out his rules: to love fully, act with kindness, and make every moment count.

We’re incredibly grateful to our generous matching gift partners, Steve & Pam Morin! Because of their support, every donation will be doubled, making your impact go twice as far.

Here’s how you can celebrate Zach today:

Give $21 – donate to Zach's Bridge in honor of Zach.
Pay it forward – do something kind for someone else. Big or small, it matters.
Share a story – tell one person a memory or story about Zach. Keep his spirit alive.
Share Zach’s Rules – post, tag, or tell someone about how to #BeLikeZach.

Zach’s Rules to Live By:

If you get angry… let it go in about 20 minutes. Apologize if needed, then get back to life.
When someone has cancer… run toward them. Check in. Stay with them.
Sing if you want to sing. Belt it out. Own it.
Stay busy. Find your passions, go deep, learn everything, then learn more.
Be compassionate & empathetic. See the world through others’ eyes.
Move with urgency. Life’s too short to wait.
Grief gives you choices. You can be sad, but turn grief into action.
Keep moving forward. No matter what, just keep going.
Tell those you love, that you love them. Hug them. Often.

And remember the others that mattered just as much:

Smile. Tell jokes. Laugh a lot – good, bad, or ridiculous.
Love and surround yourself with animals.
Give back as much as you can. Share. Volunteer.
Say please.

Become a Be Like Zach Ambassador

Form a team above by clicking the teal "Be an Ambassador" button above, next to the current "team members."
Donate $21.
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Use the Ambassador Toolkit to share Be Like Zach Day with your Community.

Today, help us honor Zach by living fully, spreading kindness, and keeping his rules alive. Make it a day to remember. #BeLikeZach

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