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I am knitting a baby sweater for a young couple who is expecting their first child.
Sharon, 49, West Shokan, NY
While vacationing at Disney World recently, I received a gift card for free time at the video arcades.
Knowing full well that I would never use it, I went into the arcade of my resort. I found a young child, about 5ish, begging his father to play a game. The father said they couldn't afford to spend money on the games, since they spent so much at Disney.
I pulled the father aside, and offered him the gift card for his son. He was so appreciative and thanked me for allowing his son to play the game he wanted.
Jeff, 25, NJ
I helped a girl get up on her skis after she fell
Brynn,11, NH
I make baby blankets and hats for the newborns in the hospital. I also knit lap blankets, I wait until I have about 10 of them. Then the fun part. I pick a state and then go online and find the name and address of a nursing home in that state and mail my lap blankets, addressed to "residents". I hope I make one person smile each time.
Robin (Daisy's mom), west coast FL
Ooohhhh where to start.
When I was 8 years old, I wrote a letter to Santa saying that I didn't want anything for Christmas, that I wanted him to take care of a less fortunate family and give them my presents.
When I was 16 or 17 years old, I helped my grandma make baby quilts for a charity that helped pregnant teens.
Becca, 18, Tennessee
I make doll clothes which I donate to an organization that auctions them off. The money raised is given to the Starlight Starbright foundation.
Virginia, 59, Kissimmee, FL
As a nurse, I have the option of working in many different fields. I have a job where I am consently telling my residents and their families that it is my job to worry now. I make sure that everything is covered for the resident when it comes to their medical care.
There are other facilities in our area that do the same thing as we do, however, I tend to go above and beyond the call of duty. I take care of the residents every day by making sure that they have their medicines, go to the doctor when they need to and the biggest part of my job is to basically reassure them that even though they may have the aches and pains of being elderly, that it's aknowledeged and soothed.
Sometimes all you need is a kind smile, take a quick blood pressure and some assurence that everything is okay.
Jennifer Clarke Kingston NY
I work with the elderly and every day I make sure that everyone is cared for and content. Sometimes, it's just listening to someone complain about an ache or pain and sometimes it's looking at pictures from a time gone by. It's the five minutes that is spent that makes someone who has basically lost their lives, their homes and sometimes even their memories feel that they are loved and cared for.
Jennifer Clarke, Kingston NY
If I don't use a coupon, I leave it by the product for the next person.
If I do not use a coupon, I leave it by the product for the next person.
Judy, 46, NJ
This morning I went shopping and there was a long line to check out at the only register open. A woman walked up, struggling a little, carrying 4 boxes of tissues and a 12 pack of paper towels. I told her to put the items in my cart and to go ahead of me on the line.
Stephanie 44, NY
Whenever we go to Walt Disney World and don't use our fast passes, I'll always look for a party size that matches the amount of tickets we have and give them to them to use.
I go to the hospital and find someone who is in need of blood and donate a pint in their name. It feels great when someone is in need and has no family to help.
Beth,(53) Baton Rouge, LA
While in Disney World, there was a long line to use the girl's restroom and behind me was a mother with two toddler girls, and the mother seemed to be impatient and stressed because the little girls had to go so badly. They were screaming "Mommy we have to peeeeee (you could just tell the kids the word "go" instead of pee) now!!!!" So I decided alright just let them go in front, I'm older and I can wait. So I let the mother and her children in front of me. Although, putting them in front of me only put them in third place it still brings them closer. The mom thanked me and I felt very good about it. I felt good inside, because I knew what I had done was right.
Alexandra, 12, NY
My sisterinlaw was visiting and was talking about a friend of hers who had been in the hospital for several weeks and was now home. She was trying to think of something to take her so that she could just take it out of the freezer and have an easy dinner. I suggested stuffed shells and then my husband remembered we had some leftover homemade sauce/meatballs... next thing you know, we had a container with stuffed shells in a foil pan and a side of sauce/meatballs and mozzeralla cheese. I got a card out and put $20 in it. My sisterinlaw had been in the room playing with our daughters while my husband and I organized all this. She didn't want us to do all that, she was just looking for suggestions. But we felt great helping someone out that was in an unfortunate situation. She took the food to her friend that evening and her friend was near tears.
We gave a pair of fast passes to a couple that wanted to see a new ride at Walt Disney World but the current fast passes would not get them in until late at night. We asked if they would like ours and they were really happy to not have to wait much at all.
Curt age 51 Iowa
In honor of this project, I roasted, ground and bagged 12 pounds of gourmet coffee beans, then donated same to the local food bank.
Courtney, 40, Willard, NM
My wife wanted to participate in a 3-day weekend course, so I graciously offered to keep the kids busy the whole weekend. Is it still kindness if I had a great time with the kids?
Tim, 38, Perth AUS
D. 63, CT
Today I sent in 2 donations - one to a hospice to help them continue their work and one to help finance an old cemetery out in the country stay afloat.
I stopped in to visit an elderly teacher on my way to the opthamologist.
I sent a toy to a rescue kitty.
I'm a huge animal rights person, especially domestic animals. Every holiday season, I take a day & go shopping for our local shelter. Not only do I buy food, toys, litter, etc. for the animals, I also include things like latex gloves, bleach, copy paper, etc. Things most donations don't include & are really needed to run the shelter properly.
I drive it all over to the shelter & drop it off under an assumed name - Bob. The shelter workers are always so happy to get the items, and usually end up all misty-eyed when they see the gifts I have brought. Itjust kind of makes the holidays for me.
I talk to my girls about walking in kindness and love everyday.. I try to show them by example.
One thing that recently happened: Someone from a local food shelter that I know commented that donations were low. I asked my supper club to start bringing canned goods, donated myself as well and helped out the shelter. They were very happy...
My girls and I also try to help out friends as much as possible. Recently, my friend who has a two week old mentioned how she really wanted this tea from a local shop. We got it for her.. She was thrilled.
I have to say it is important to remember it is not always giving money or donating... Kindness is shown in everyday actions: being a little more patient than you feel like with a sibling, sharing your time with someone who needs to talk, or simple holding the door for someone who needs it.
My Husband and I just finished helping out with our Son's Elementary school's first ever Science Fair. Only 48 students out of a school of almost 400 completed and submitted projects. The night the students brought in their projects to be set up we were both so impressed by all the hard work and creativeness of the children that we went out and purchased "Special Award" ribbons for each of the students and placed them on their projects before the doors opened for the Science Fair. The kids were all so excited that they had 'won'! Seeing their faces light up when they saw their ribbons was an amazing feeling for the both of us!
Melissa, 39 from Michigan
Today I gathered up some blankets and sleeping bags and took to the shelter.
While I was going through the closet, I took out some towels and left with the Humane Society for the cats in their ages.
Dorothy (D) 63 - Ellington
Today I gathered up some blankets and sleeping bags and took to the shelter.
While I was going through the closet, I took out some towels and left with the Humane Society for the cats in their ages.
Dorothy (D) 63 - Ellington
While walking to Costco I saw a homeless person on the street with a sign asking for money or a job.
On my way back, I stopped and gave him a hot dog from Costco. It wasn't much, but at least I could give him a free meal...
Michelle, Anaheim, California
My husband's brother had to move in with the youngest brother and his family. The youngest brother all of a sudden had extra mouths to feed. Without much thought, I went to the grocery store and bought about $100 worth of of fresh fruits, meats and groceries for them to eat.
I help take care of my friend on her birthday by pouring her Sprite and helping her out.
Helen, 10 Ellington, CT
One day while getting coffee at Dunkin'Doughnuts, I paid for the person behind me in the drive through~
Jane, 40 Ellington, CT
One of the families on our little league team could not afford the uniforms so I anonymously paid for the childs uniform.
Jim, 41, St. Louis, MO
I have been making sure to check in on, and listen to, a friend who is going through a divorce. He really needs someone to talk to and to know that someone cares.
I made a "Spring Break" gift bag for my friend's daughter. My friend is on Disability and doesn't have extra money for fun spring break activities. The gift bag I made had gift cards for Build-A-Bear, a movie theater, Cold Stone Creamery, and Applebees. It also had bubbles, Peeps, candy for the movie and an envelope with $40 cash for more activities. The bag made them so happy.
Amy, 37, Colorado
At the drive through at lunch today, I paid for my food and for the person behind me (I told the cashier not to tell her it was me specifically, just that someone had treated her to lunch). I love doing things like that!
Anna, 41, Ohio
I am in a Rock band that originally came together for the specific purpose of performing for charity events. I would say that we are asked to do 20 or more charity events a year, and the only time we turn one down is if there is another one already scheduled. It feels amazing to give people the gift of music at these events, and I hope that we will be able to do it for many years to come.
Leila Dean, 35, Syracuse, NY
Just wanted to say congratulations, best of continuing luck and success, and THANK YOU for all that you are doing with the Kindness Project. Your work and the efforts of everyone involved are incredibly appreciated and will go a long way towards helping a child's dream come true!
My neighbor and I take turns snowblowing the driveway and curb of the older couple that lives across the street throughout the winter.
Jon, 37, Waterbury, CT
We were in New Orleans over Christmas at the Celebration in the Oaks at City Park. We had a few extra ride tickets and were getting ready to leave for the night. I saw a family of 5 trying to figure out what and who could ride with their remaining tickets. I passed the tickets along.
Jean, Baltimore
We had lunch at Red Robin yesterday and had 2 coupons that we had received in the mail. We used one and passed the other coupon to a grandmother/granddaughter who were also having lunch there.
Katie, 35, WA - WDWRadio
We try to participate in RAOK's as often as possible. A regular and easy one for us is we pay for the toll for the person behind us when we travel on toll roads and ask the toll taker to pass along our wish for their safe travels.
When we have extra tokens or game tickets, we usually give them away to children in the area. Same thing with extra carnival tickets, etc.
We both participate in charity fundraising and volunteering with other charitable organizations and once our children are old enough we plan to have them start volunteering as well.
Melissa, 34, Boston, MA
I am receiving acts of kindness daily through my Bai Jai Bei quilt project. People whom I have never met (other than online) as well as people I know such as friends and family are sending a piece of fabric and a wish for our future adopted child. The givers give freely without expecting anything in return other than to spread wishes and good will to someone- just because they want to. Every day I am in awe of how many people are willing to send love- even if they have never met you.
Nancy H. (enchanted rose)
waitingforxiaohai.blogspot.com
(feel free to check out some of the wishes on my blog)
When we were at Disney World in November/December, we had paid for two extra tickets to the "Very Merry Christmas Party". That day while we were at the Magic Kingdom, I looked for a couple that I thought might enjoy going. When my daughter and I gave a couple the tickets, they were skeptical at first, but eventually realized we were giving them to them for free and there were no strings attached and were happy. We also went to to Gaylord Palms "Ice" and had an extra ticket to that that we had paid for and gave it to a family as they were entering and they were EXTREMELY happy...both things made me feel SO good to be able to do them.
Lois, 50, Enfield, CT / WDW Radio
This is not something I have done, but what was done for me today. I recently took a bad fall, and have been in a lot of pain. Today, a neighbor brought me beautiful, fresh, home-grown flowers. I was so happy!
At Christmas time, we volunteer to go to a church and stuff stockings full of toys for less fortunate children.
Alaric, 17, Phoenix, AZ
I went with my youth group and cleaned up the house for a very sick old lady.
Danielle, 15, Phoenix, AZ
I had a clothing drive for the children in Thailand who were orphaned by the tsunami.
Christi, 37, Phoenix, AZ
I volunteer time to coach for our city's youth football program.
Thomas, 47, Phoenix, AZ
I volunteered at the food bank to help feed homeless people.
Brandon, 18, Phoenix, AZ
I donated my old cell phones to shelters for abused women.
Kyle, 19, Washington, D.C.
Recently, I've had to go to the hospital several times for ultrasounds and other tests because the doctors think there is something wrong with the baby growing in my belly.
So today -- now that I realize that all the women waiting in the waiting room are there because the doctors too think there is something wrong with their babies -- I smiled at all the scared and worried-looking moms-to-be (smiling is not common in France between strangers) and greeted those who were lying by themselves on beds in the check-in waiting room with a cheery "Bonjour".
Dya, 43, Aix-en-Provence, FRANCE
I try to call friends far and near whenever I can. It's always so nice to hear them get off the phone with a smile.
My Son, Joe, age 12, made cookies for the entire family.
Heidi, Ellington, CT
My wish is that everybody every where around the world could just take a moment to give kindness to all.
Peace,Light
Whenever my two-and-a-half-year-old son hears a baby crying, he runs up to it with such concern.
His intentions inspire me because they are so pure of heart.
I'm always helping older people manage their luggage.
Lorin, Kingston, NY
I surprised a neighbor with flowers on her birthday, when she didn't even know I knew it was her special day.
I gave the correct change to a senior citizen in front of me on line at the supermarket, so they wouldn't have to fish it out of their purse.
-P., NY, WDW Radio
I surprised my teacher with daffodils from our garden, just to make her smile.
- R. age 6, NY, WDW Radio
When driving from the airport to WDW, I often pay the toll for the person behind me. Someone did it for me once, and I've never forgotten how good that made me feel.
-P. NY, WDW Radio
I did NOT kill the giant Huntsman spider in the house last night. I had Tim relocate it to a nearby garden instead.
Bonnie, Perth Australia
I give my son's gently-used clothes that he has out grown to friends who have younger boys. I have also received clothes from a friends whose sons have out grew, but barely wore.
Raelynn, 39, IL
I recently e-mailed an acquaintance from one of my classes at college. She had mentioned that she had a lot on her plate and the poor girl looked ready to break down - so I took some time that afternoon to write her a little note saying that I knew how she felt and the I was just a phone call away if she needed anything at all.
Cassie, 21, Maine
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