It began with leftovers. A group of florists wondered why the flowers left after a florist convention were simply disposed of and not enjoyed by someone who could use a little added cheer. That question grew into what is now Make Someone Smile Week - the florist industry's leading benevolent program, celebrated each year in July by Teleflora and thousands of Teleflora member florists.
The goal of each and every Make Someone Smile Week for 10 years has been to deliver smiles, in the form of a bouquet of flowers in Teleflora's happy keepsake Be Happy Mug, to those who need it most. We have delivered to senior citizens living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, to children's hospitals, to women's aid shelters, to recipients of Meals-on-Wheels programs, and so forth. And, to make the program even more special (since we think 10 years is a big deal), 10 regional groups of Teleflora members will be awarded a $1,000 check to be given to the charity of their choice this year.
This year, Teleflora and local Teleflora members across two countries (the US and Canada) celebrate the 10th anniversary of Make Someone Smile Week to deliver more bouquets than ever before - around 50,000 bouquets. That's a lot of flowers, a lot of florists and a lot of smiles!
In the past decade of Make Someone Smile Week celebrations more than 22,000 florists have participated in these joyful deliveries. And more than 200,000 bouquets (and smiles!) have been given to those most in need.
