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• November 5, 2014
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Mark and Ismini Svensson base their marriage in kindness and “50 Acts of Giving Back.”

The Orangeburg, New York couple have spent the last two yearstraveling the United States, performing a charitable act in every state they visit. The project, which began in lieu of a wedding ceremony and a honeymoon, even includes the Svenssons’ 16-month-old daughter.

Ismini’s father, a great believer in charitable causes, died shortly before the wedding was due to take place. So, the pair decided to actively honor the man’s memory.

As word spread of the Svenssons’ mission to do good, fans began sending donations to help with travel costs and initiatives. They received so much money, the couple began their own nonprofit called StayUNITED. The charity focuses on improving fitness and art programs for underprivileged youth, as well as a budding scholarship program.

As of October, the Svenssons had visited 36 states. Using a combination of social media and people skills, the couple is spreading the message of kindness. In the next few months, the Svenssons plan to visit the Midwest, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and finish up their travels in Hawaii.

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