The wind is howling. It is freezing outside. It is a cold, harsh winter night in Chicago. You are googling “can I sleep in the car with the engine running.” Your children are in the back seat. They are bundled up in jackets and heavy clothes as you don’t have any blankets.

Previously we have written about WHY “Just One Dash” was started and outlined WHAT we hope to accomplish. Now that restrictions are easing and people are once again out and about, we want to share ways people can join our cause.

Bumpers. Shortly after sending out the inaugural newsletter, I received an email from a friend of mine asking me what my plans were for Just One Dash (JOD). It was a great question. I have thought about that question a lot over the past few months. The answer that I have come up with is “Bumpers.”

On the first Saturday of each month, almost without fail, Ronnie would be the first person in line to wait outside Breakthrough’s Fresh Food Market. Neither snow or rain nor hot or cold weather would disrupt his schedule. Month after month, year after year, Ronnie would get there around 6:30 AM. The Market opened its doors at 10 AM. But Ronnie knew that the shelves would always be full if you were amongst the first ones in line.