John has given me many a literary hug when I read any of his books, Hank has made me thirst for knowledge in the Sciences. They have both made me laugh and cry and experience ALL THE FEELS. They have made my life suck less and for that I am eternally grateful :) DFTBA -Flodge

The Nerdfighter community and John and Hank have opened me up to a world where people can learn many things from each other and get along, even if it isn't face-to-face. -Ruby Mora

The Vlogbrothers and Nerdfighter community taught me that world isn't separated into becoming smart and having fun, but that those two ideas can coincide. And that is something that I'm not sure I could have handle not knowing. -Emma Li (superhood.tumblr)

Nerdfighteria has made my life better. I've learned so much from both of them. Things about science and literature. I can always count on Nerdfightreria for a laugh and for support. I've met so many good friends and have gotten through hard times because of this group. -Emily

I really love Hankgames. The Wimbly Womblys are the only sports team I get really excited about, and Hank's playthroughs of Portal 1 and 2 got me through parts where I was stuck when I hopped on that bandwagon about five years late. - Amanda (aleiely.tumblr)

Nerdfighteria (as well as John and Hank) have taught me to want to be a better person through education (Crash Course/SciShow), imagination ( John's books/Hank's music), connection (Nerdfighter communities), and charitable acts (kiva/P4A/little acts of kindness). -Baitxbaitx

John and Hank have educated me, entertained me, made me laugh, made me cry, made me want to learn more, made me want to care more, have exposed me to so much good in the world, and has certainly made my world suck a whole lot less. -Melissa (Tumblr: shojo)

It helped become more aware of the problems in the world, but with that, help me see all the hope and opportunity in the world. -Molly Nerdfighteria has given me a community to be myself in. -Sophie

The story entry today happened to time with a picture submission! Hoping your #gratitude and giving thanks to so much is perpetual. Stay safe and continue to make awesome happen, in both being and doing.

Hank and John have made me proud to be an intellectual. Rather than have my passion for all things nerdy be a flaw or a failing, their amazing community gave me the acceptance to be unabashedly adoring of books and history and smarmy British tv shows. -Meghan Cardy

The Nerdfighter community gave me a place to call home when I didn't have anywhere else to go. -Tyler (Twitter: quickpants)

John and Hank made it okay for me to be an intellectual. In a world where it’s easy to be mindless and a part of the crowd, with Nerdfighteria I am able to stand out and stand in a better light. -Laura (Tumblr: dontquestionwhatiunderstand.tumblr)

Hank and John showed me that not all of the world is suck and it is worth living in. -Sabrina

The Nerdfighter community is one of the best communities on the Internet. Since I started watching Hank and John in 2009, I have made numerous friends and met the love of my life. I am grateful for them. -William (Tumblr: bedroom-acoustics)

The Nerdfighter Community make me smile every day. They are the one thing I know in my ever changing world I can rely on to always show me the good in people and show me the best parts of life. -Georgie

John’s books have inspired me to write my own stories, and Hank’s songs have inspired me to overcome my fear of singing in front of people and take singing lessons. So thank you Vlogbrothers <3 -maggie rose

*dusts off internet cobb webbs* SURPRISE! I'm always up for adding to the #nfstories collection at any time if you want to contribute a story in any art form you enjoy sharing. Here is Char’s (@char_cago) nerdfighter story video! youtu.be/JXzzVjiGZIs

Yes! There is no such thing as a normal person.

Change isn’t part of the process, it is the process. The bad news: nothing is permanent. The good news: nothing is permanent.

Be humble. Be teachable. The world is bigger than your view of the world. There's always room for a new idea, a new step... a new beginning!