1. The “Pay It Forward” Movement: A simple act of kindness, like buying someone a cup of coffee, turned into a global initiative to pay kindness forward to others in need.
2. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: In 2014, people around the world took the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money and awareness for ALS. The campaign raised over $200 million for research and support for people with ALS.
3. A community rallies to support a family after their house burns down: In 2019, a family in California lost their home in a wildfire. The community came together to donate clothes, food, and money to help the family get back on their feet.
4. A stranger pays for a family’s groceries: In 2019, a woman in Texas was struggling to pay for her groceries when a stranger stepped in and paid for her entire order. The act of kindness made national news.
5. A nurse adopts a baby with special needs: After caring for a baby with Down syndrome in the neonatal intensive care unit, a nurse in Georgia adopted the child and made her a part of her own family.
6. A teacher donates a kidney to a student: In 2018, a teacher in New Jersey donated a kidney to one of her students who was in need of a transplant.
7. A man walks 27 miles to his first day of work: A man in Alabama walked 27 miles to his new job after his car broke down. His determination and strength inspired many people and the company decided to give him a car.
8. A homeless man returns a lost engagement ring: In 2014, a woman in Kansas City accidentally dropped her engagement ring into a homeless man’s cup. The man returned the ring to her and refused to accept any reward money.
9. A man gives his shoes to a homeless woman: In 2019, a man in Washington D.C. noticed a homeless woman without shoes. He offered her his own shoes, and the act of kindness was captured in a viral video.
10. A community comes together to rebuild after a hurricane: In 2018, Hurricane Florence devastated the town of Wilmington, North Carolina. The community rallied together to rebuild homes, schools, and businesses and support one another during a difficult time.
