LABx Chicago 2026 - Jon Glaser
Leadership
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13m
After the loss of his daughter Aerin in 2024, Jon discovered a powerful legacy she left behind. Before departing for college, Aerin had written a series of handwritten letters for her best friend to open during life's most challenging moments. Moved by her extraordinary thoughtfulness, Jon transformed her idea into a school program that encourages empathy, meaningful connection, and the revival of the lost art of handwritten letters.
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