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Teen Launches Clothing Brand to Spread Joy and Hope

6/18/2025

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Eighteen-year-old Sammy Grossman from Philadelphia is on a mission to spread joy and resilience through his clothing brand, Project Spread Smiles. Featuring a smiley face and a semicolon, his designs symbolize hope and strength. After battling depression and anxiety, Grossman is determined to inspire others and expand his brand while championing mental health awareness.

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Story summary

Eighteen-year-old Sammy Grossman from Philadelphia is on a mission to spread joy and resilience through his clothing brand, Project Spread Smiles. Featuring a smiley face and a semicolon, his designs symbolize hope and strength. After battling depression and anxiety, Grossman is determined to inspire others and expand his brand while championing mental health awareness.