Kindness Starts With One^®

Kate Lapetino is ONEderful!  

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind!” is a motto that represents fourth grade teacher, Kate Lapetino. As her teammates, Laurie Mason (left) and Jessica Anderson (right), we nominate Kate (center) as our "One". Kate is a fantastic, motivated, energetic, kind, teacher at Eugene Field Elementary School in Wheeling, Illinois. She has...

Instead of just ONE - it's ONE amazing group of women that are getting together and doing good for their community. Wether it's small acts of kindness like donating hats and mitts to local shelters, to big ones like their 1st annual Galentine's Day charity fundraiser where they donated all proceeds to the YWCA Harbour House (a 30-bed crisis unit...

One of the people who have helped me become a better person is my teacher, Ms Williss. Ever since I had her as my teacher, I have changed from being quiet, to being outgoing, from being passive, to being more assertive, and from not wanting to go to school, to going to school every day, ready to learn and...

My inspiration is my aunt Peggy. She passed away last fall, but her incredible gift to me lives on. She was an elementary school librarian and mentored countless children who came from very difficult circumstances, including me, through kind words, hugs, and Hershey's kisses. She lived by the mottos "what doesn't kill us makes us stronger" and "don't sweat the small...

My one is my wife, Lisa. She is the most compassionate person I know. She has helped me to center my existence and realize the role we all play in things like Random Acts of Kindness. I was always too wrapped up in my own issues, my own life, and my own troubles. Lisa helped me to realize that letting...

My life partner always acts as fuel when my fire seems to be dimming. He always keeps me motivated and encourage. I never knew how impactful words of encouragement could be until I meet him. My job role is one of which I am look upon to encourage others. His guidance and kind words has help me tremendously with my...

My "one" happens to be my brother. He has always been there for me, whether it being for advice or simply helping me with tasks.He's been my role model since I was little and has always inspired me to do great. Although we argue at times, I still love him.

My one, the one that inspire me to be a better person, to continue trying hard, achieve y goals and and work hard is not only one person. I have three young girls; my sisters. They inspire me to be a better person, and to be a role model for them so that they can continue to be the best...

My great grandpa and great grandma are the people who inspires me to be a good person. They're such loving and humble people. They're very honest and i want to grow up to be just like them . My grandma passed away, but she was a strong beautiful female who everyone loved. These two people are the "ones" who make...