Brainerd Teen Goes Viral With Positive Message Delivered Via Doorbell Camera: "You Matter To Someone"

By Jeff Wagner, CBS Minnesota

August 1, 2023

BRAINERD, Minn. -- A young teenager's positive message meant for just one person to hear is now reaching millions.

"I just saw the doorbell camera when we were walking to the gas station and I just thought maybe I should say something nice to it," said 13-year-old Jacksen Proell, who, a few weeks ago, on a summer day, was out to buy some snacks with friends.

"My friends were ding-dong-ditching those cameras and I was like, 'You know what, how about I go say something nice, maybe they need to hear it'," he said, admitting he had never done something quite like what he was about to do.

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