National Mentoring Month would not be possible without the efforts of mentors both past and present. To honor those that have gone above and beyond, we are celebrating national Thank Your Mentor Day™ today, Jan. 30.

On this day, we encourage you to reach out to thank or honor those individuals who have and had a lasting impact on your life.

Looking for ways to thank your mentor? Here are a few ideas:

• Contact your mentor directly to express your appreciation.
• Show your gratitude on social media.
• Share your story at www.mentoring.org/stories.
• Pass on the lessons you have learned by becoming a mentor to someone else. Visit bit.ly/BeAMentorIRL.
• Make a financial contribution to a local mentoring program in your mentor’s honor.
• Download an official National Mentoring Month e-card to share with your mentor.

And don’t forget to join the conversation with us on social media by using #PKPMentors and #MentoringMonth.