28 Random Acts Of Kindness To Brighten Up Your Work Week
May 13, 2014 00:32
Sometimes, a simple and thoughtful gesture is all it takes to make someone else's day.
If you know someone who is feeling a little down, why not send them this collection of inspirational acts of kindness?
If anything, these pics will at least make you feel just a little bit better about our world.
1. A college student who offered his "human chair" services to an elderly lady while waiting to be rescued from an elevator.
2. Taken in Egypt, this lady spends her time teaching children on the streets how to read and write after exiting the subway every day.
3. A dog lover who used her own loss to remind other pet owners to cherish their furry pals.
4. An elderly gentleman using a table umbrella to shield three ladies in the pouring rain as they walked to their car.
5. A mailman who adds joy to his daily routine by writing them notes.
6. A police officer handing out free food during a power outage shut down at the town's Day Center.
7. A brave firefighter who risked his life just to save a woman's frightened cat.
8. This dry cleaner offers unemployed job seekers a chance to get their work clothes cleaned for free.
9. A helpful pedestrian who stopped traffic to escort a turtle across the road to safety.
10. This police officer handcuffed himself to a suicidal woman to let her know she wouldn't be going alone, which eventually helped her to change her mind.
11. This 82-year-old barber who exchanges hugs for free haircuts.
12. This college track star who gave up his chance to compete after finding out he was a bone marrow match to a 28-year-old man suffering from leukemia.
13. The crowd at Melbourne's Laneway Festival who worked together to help this concert-goer to 'crowdsurf' in his wheelchair.
14. A rugby player named Brian O'Driscoll who decided to pay his number one fan a visit after finding out she was recovering from a kidney transplant.
15. This man bravely marched into the ocean in order to help a beached baby dolphin return to the sea.
16. Cathal Pendred, a professional MMA fighter and store owner, offered his resources for free to help Hurricane Sandy victims in New York City.
17. The world class marathon runner who sacrificed a $10,000 prize just to escort this disabled runner.
18. The boy who just won $1,000 from a massive scavenger hunt contest before donating the prize to his neighbor, who was battling Leukemia.
19. Japanese commuters coming together to help rescue a woman who fell under the train.
20. A motorcycle driver who stopped to help an elderly man cross the road.
21. This panhandler who returned a diamond engagement ring after it was accidentally dropped in his cup. The couple later returned the favor by launching an online campaign to raise funds and help him get back on his feet.
22. These softball players carrying an injured opponent across the bases just so she could score a homerun.
23. These Turkish protesters stopping to relieve a stray dog who was accidentally tear gassed.
24. This marine adopted abandoned baby rabbits and cared for them until they were ready to return to the wild.
25. This police officer who bought shoes for a homeless man.
26. This good Samaritan who donated his shoes and socks to a complete stranger, and got off the bus before the other guy could say thanks.
27. This Ohio runner carried an injured competitor for 30 meters before letting her pass the finish line first.
28. And here are some other small acts of kindness that went a long way for a stranger:
If you know someone who is feeling a little down, why not send them this collection of inspirational acts of kindness?
If anything, these pics will at least make you feel just a little bit better about our world.
1. A college student who offered his "human chair" services to an elderly lady while waiting to be rescued from an elevator.
2. Taken in Egypt, this lady spends her time teaching children on the streets how to read and write after exiting the subway every day.
3. A dog lover who used her own loss to remind other pet owners to cherish their furry pals.
4. An elderly gentleman using a table umbrella to shield three ladies in the pouring rain as they walked to their car.
5. A mailman who adds joy to his daily routine by writing them notes.
6. A police officer handing out free food during a power outage shut down at the town's Day Center.
7. A brave firefighter who risked his life just to save a woman's frightened cat.
8. This dry cleaner offers unemployed job seekers a chance to get their work clothes cleaned for free.
9. A helpful pedestrian who stopped traffic to escort a turtle across the road to safety.
10. This police officer handcuffed himself to a suicidal woman to let her know she wouldn't be going alone, which eventually helped her to change her mind.
11. This 82-year-old barber who exchanges hugs for free haircuts.
12. This college track star who gave up his chance to compete after finding out he was a bone marrow match to a 28-year-old man suffering from leukemia.
13. The crowd at Melbourne's Laneway Festival who worked together to help this concert-goer to 'crowdsurf' in his wheelchair.
14. A rugby player named Brian O'Driscoll who decided to pay his number one fan a visit after finding out she was recovering from a kidney transplant.
15. This man bravely marched into the ocean in order to help a beached baby dolphin return to the sea.
16. Cathal Pendred, a professional MMA fighter and store owner, offered his resources for free to help Hurricane Sandy victims in New York City.
17. The world class marathon runner who sacrificed a $10,000 prize just to escort this disabled runner.
18. The boy who just won $1,000 from a massive scavenger hunt contest before donating the prize to his neighbor, who was battling Leukemia.
19. Japanese commuters coming together to help rescue a woman who fell under the train.
20. A motorcycle driver who stopped to help an elderly man cross the road.
21. This panhandler who returned a diamond engagement ring after it was accidentally dropped in his cup. The couple later returned the favor by launching an online campaign to raise funds and help him get back on his feet.
22. These softball players carrying an injured opponent across the bases just so she could score a homerun.
23. These Turkish protesters stopping to relieve a stray dog who was accidentally tear gassed.
24. This marine adopted abandoned baby rabbits and cared for them until they were ready to return to the wild.
25. This police officer who bought shoes for a homeless man.
26. This good Samaritan who donated his shoes and socks to a complete stranger, and got off the bus before the other guy could say thanks.
27. This Ohio runner carried an injured competitor for 30 meters before letting her pass the finish line first.
28. And here are some other small acts of kindness that went a long way for a stranger:
