
Stories
Stories are the age-old way to share our experience. Stories enlighten, entertain, inspire, and move us to action. Visit this page for frequent updates to member stories, articles by contributing writers, or the latest news about kindness.


Stories are the age-old way to share our experience. Stories enlighten, entertain, inspire, and move us to action. Visit this page for frequent updates to member stories, articles by contributing writers, or the latest news about kindness.
I have a story I would like to share in the interest of inspiring others. I work at a Community College in Northeast Iowa located just outside Dubuque, Iowa. Many of our students work part-time or full-time jobs in addition to going to school to pay tuition and fees, as well as books and living expenses. Our staff and faculty recognize the hardships students face and work to combat it through a variety of volunteer and service projects on campus. I want to highlight one person whose simple idea brought joy to many peoples afternoon one day last December.
Early in December Ryan Gaber, a current NICC student pursuing his Associate in Science degree in Biology, decided he wanted a Radio Flyer red wagon for Christmas. Odd, some would say, for a 20 year-old to ask for a classic child's toy for Christmas, but his parents obliged and prior to the end of the fall semester Ryan received a brand new wagon for Christmas. His intent was not to give or take rides, as many children do, but instead deliver holiday cheer around campus during a commonly stressful time: finals week.