Un Millón de Gracias

Retired Lakers' player Pau Gasol thanks a mom who volunteers full-time at his foundation. She pays it forward to a man helping those in need, and the chain closes with a line cook at a local eatery.

Actor Jaime Camil surprises a boxing coach and community hero with a gift of $100K, and the gratitude chain passes onto a DJ and event organizer, and a dancer whose radiant spirit brings joy to all.

Actress Michelle Rodriguez recognizes a resilient volunteer’s perseverance through the challenges of the foster care system.

Singer Chiquis Rivera plans a huge surprise for a devoted friend and fan with a life-changing chain of gratitude.

Soccer star Javier Hernández kicks off a chain of gratitude starting with a selfless fan who recently lost his father.

Actress Gina Torres honors a devoted immigration rights activist, who passes the gratitude on to the daughter of a late colleague. She then surprises her friend and fellow immigration rights advocate.

Singer Lauren Jauregui extends heartfelt thanks to a young volunteer who uses the art of photography to aid others in their self-expression, and the thanks pass on to two advocates for urgent issues.

Actor Michael Peña surprises the woman who pushed him to pursue acting with $100K. She pays it forward to a man who finds mentors for kids, and the kindness chain closes with an inspiring mom.

Singer Sofía Reyes delivers a touching thank you to a personal friend and champion of mental health awareness and surprises a woman fighting to better the lives of those in her community.