Good News Notes: “The new year is a time when more people start to hit the gym. For Planet Fitness staff, it’s a time to hit the streets and spread cheer beyond the holidays. Michelle Ivey and Holly Herring are the gym’s Kindness Car drivers. A few times a week, they drive around and perform…
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Keyport mother pays it forward after the kindness of a stranger
Good News Notes: “Donna Bonk describes December of 2011 as the worst month of her life. Her dad and her dog had passed away, she was getting a divorce and was struggling financially. But she says that it was one act of kindness during that month that she will always remember.” “Bonk says that it…
Arizona Flower Market Encourages Random Acts of Kindness by Giving Away Free Flower Bunches
Good News Notes: “The free flowers are being given away in celebration of Petal it Forward, a floral industry event that spans all 50 states created by SAF (Society of American Florists). Florists all over the country are excited about sharing the feel-good proposition of giving away free flowers in their communities and encouraging the…
BrockStrong Foundation celebrates teen’s memory with random acts of kindness
Good News Notes: “Brock ‘B-Rock’ Johnson would have turned 19 Saturday. The Canal Winchester teen stood a foot shorter than many of his peers, but family members recall his big personality and his even bigger heart.” “In 2015, Brock died from an infection after a bone marrow transplant. The 14-year-old battled a lifelong, rare autoimmune…
Untied shoe leads family to help child who showed kindness
Good News Notes: “ A simple act of kindness at a McDonald’s in Spring Hill, Florida ignited a chain reaction of giving Friday night. A little boy wearing worn-out, taped-up shoes now has a brand new pair, and much more, thanks to the kindness of strangers.” “Allie couldn’t help but notice Jesus’ shoes. ‘I feel like…
Be Kind: ‘GIVE bags’ from Love The Give help give back by paying it forward
Good News Notes: “Philanthropist Alexandra Cohen said she feels as the world gets worse, people are angry and there’s less kindness — and she wanted to do something about that.” “She decided to use a biodegradable bag that can be filled with gifts and passed on to those in need.” “They’re called GIVE bags —…
Morning Blend’s Ogle celebrates the big 4-0 with 40 acts of kindness
Good News Notes: “Turning 40 is a major milestone. But instead of celebrating this midlife marker with black balloons or a pity party, Tiffany Ogle, the co-host of “The Morning Blend” is choosing to make a difference.” “When her birthday arrives on Nov. 18, Ogle plans to have completed 40 acts of kindness, a list…
Kindhearted stranger leaves touching note for another driver under their windscreen wipers
Good News Notes: Person finds note on windshield “offering the car owner advice to take a minute for themselves and included a $5 note for a hot drink. “ Driver posted pic of note to Facebook. Others were inspired to either borrow the idea or pay the kindness forward in others ways. View the whole…
Care Worker Who Became Lord of $60 Million English Estate, Pays His Good Luck Forward
https://people.com/royals/care-worker-inherited-estate-after-dna-test-pay-forward/
A young heart at work for animals
https://kfor.com/2019/07/10/a-young-heart-at-work-for-animals/