You simply can’t get away from Star Wars right now. New footage in the trailer! Cute kids fighting stormtroopers in their backyard for a Duracell commercial! R2-D2 trash cans! There’s just so much for the fandom to fan over.

Frankly, Star Wars is a BIG DEAL to a lot of people. They camp outside of movie theaters and pack the halls of Comic-Con to catch a glimpse of their favorite characters and talk shop with other fans. It’s a community that’s built around the love of something creative, magical and epic.

It’s clear that J.J. Abrams is a fan, too. From LOST to Star Trek to the newest installment of the space opera spectacle about to descend on the world, he seems to really embrace the spirit, mystery and excitement that these communities bring forth. Even cooler, he uses his considerable influence and celebrity to give back in a big way.

You may have seen #ForceForDaniel fly across your screen at some point in the last few weeks. That hashtag is more than an homage to everyone’s favorite film franchise, it was a rallying cry to bring Star Wars to a terminal cancer patient, Houstonian Daniel Fleetwood, whose last wish was to see the film before he left this earth. On October 30th, Ashley, Daniel’s wife, tweeted an image that called out in the night like the Force across the galaxy, binding people together for this one big wish: To see Star Wars and to see it early.

The effort took off, bringing in support from Luke Skywalker himself, actor Mark Hamill. Also joining the effort: John Boyega (Finn), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) and Bad Robot Productions (J.J. Abram’s Production Company)—in addition to thousands of other fans across the globe. And it worked.

On Thursday, November 5th, J.J. Abrams, Disney and Lucasfilm held a private screening in Daniel’s home. The following Tuesday, Daniel passed away.

It’s just a movie, right? Just a couple of hours of lightsaber battles and familiar faces flashing across the screen, right? I mean, that’s cool they helped that dude, but….

What’s meaningful about this is that people who are rallied around a common idea, whether it be an epic tale or the plight of homeless teens, do a heck of a lot of good. These fans were brought together by the idea that they could help make something kind and wonderful happen for a fellow human being, and they did it. Every tweet, every message, every use of the hashtag helped bring this victory home to Daniel and his wife, who got to share a special moment of comfort as he lived out his last days.

What we do matters. What we do online and off is important. You have the chance each day to do something to make someone’s life better. Use the Force for good.

Taking the opportunity each day to make a difference for others

Use The Force. For Good.

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Get excited: Thanksgiving (turkey, pies and all the trimmings) is a thing that’s about to happen. Another thing that’s about to happen? CARE-ALL, Y’ALL.

Together with Bun B (yes, we said BUN B) and musical sponsor The Convoy Group, we’ll be putting on a Care-All Holiday Jam December 2nd to benefit both Child Advocates and the Houston Food Bank at Warehouse Live. And it’s going to be STAR STUDDED: Fat Tony, the Tontons and DJ Baby Roo (plus a lot more we’ll be announcing in the days to come).

You bring a toy for a high school-aged youngster in need plus some canned goods, we’ll let you in the hottest party of the year.

Sounds great, right? See you there. Space is limited and on a first come, first serve basis.

Black Sheep + Bun B Present Holiday Jam | December 2

Black Sheep celebrates the holidays with Bun B