Kindness Starts With One®

One smile. One hug. One cup of coffee. One person...

Do you have someone in your life who inspired you to be a better person? Did you witness an act of kindness that left an impression? Share your kindness story with the world.

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Who's Your One?

I love my dog because when i was sad he licked my hand he was the example of kindness fore my wen i came to scool i saw a girl crying so i gabe her a hug and then she felt happy.

Submitted by Joselyn
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Who's Your One?

My friend Pancho asked me for a dollar for the bus after practice so instead of giving him one dollar i gave him two dollars just in case.

Submitted by Jose Vargas
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Who's Your One?

She’s a very beautiful woman, though she does not realize it. Many of the times she’s down cause by the death of my brother. She’s my mother, she has raised me her very best. Most days she isn’t able to bring a smile to her face.. my job as a daughter is to make her happy and let her know...

Submitted by Elizabeth
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Who's Your One?

My buddy Sam is one of the greatest guy I know, he always tries to lift every ones spirits by acting goofy or just trying to make everyone laugh, and for the past year I've looked forward to the class that I have with him.

Submitted by Emanuel Ortiz
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Who's Your One?

Gisselle is my best friend and has been with me through thick and thin. I met her my sophomore year in high school and she has been there through our killer laughs, our river of tears, our silent walks and memorable talks. I wouldn't be where I am at right now if it wasn't for her

Submitted by Gloria Hurtado
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Who's Your One?

My mom has made me the person I am today. She has taught me that you don't need anyone in your life to be happy because people can be really backstabbing.

Submitted by Erick Munoz
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Who's Your One?

The 'one' person who changed me for the better was this one girl who rejected me. Pretty funny but she actually did. After I asked her out and she rejected me I went through a little of a heartbrake and I turned that and made into something good. I started writting music. In my spared time I just write and...

Submitted by Bryan Hernandez
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Who's Your One?

My mom, She us my one because of all the love she has for the world. She's a down to earth person and I love her very much

Submitted by Josiah
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Who's Your One?

She is really nice, kind, helpful to every person who need help in their life or just need to talk to.

Submitted by Erick Lane
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Who's Your One?

She has been the biggest supporter and inspiration I’ve had. She was my AP Psychology teacher but she was more than a teacher to me. She was a friend, someone who I could go to about anything and we could talk about. There wasn’t something we couldn’t connect on. She was a very important part of my year that year....

Submitted by Parker Rowley
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Who's Your One?

my neighbor was older, I used to shovel her snow and cut her grass. I also would bring her goodies and stuff. She passed away, I got a knock on the door and it was her brother. He said my sister wants you to have her house, she appreciated you!

Submitted by patty krushnowski
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Who's Your One?

My ‘one’ is my entire family. They are my world. My husband is an amazing father and my best friend. My kids are incredible young adults. I am truly blessed-the little and the big things that we all do for each other make my mom heart very full.

Submitted by Kamille Crawford
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Who's Your One?

Jennifer and Emily they always inspires me on the problems that l have and when is a big problems they like to help me me solve my own problems . And also they make me feel happy when l'm feeling so sad or angry. And sometimes they always tell me to control my emotions.

Submitted by Shasdity alejo
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Who's Your One?

Chispa is my one because she was always with me, i loved her so much until one day when i was in mexico she died, then my family went to mexico and i was still crying for my dog but i din't know that she was sleeping because she was going to have babies but then at 9:00 pm her...

Submitted by natanelli
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Who's Your One?

My one is my friend Roberto because he was with me in 1st grade to 5th grade . He is my oldest best friend. He inspired me be playing with others and he is sow fun to play with him. He never give up on him self he try and try his best.(-_-)(^_^)

Submitted by Zulyd Picazo
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Who's Your One?

My cousin helps me in the hardest moments in my life. He gives me advice that really helps me a lot because he is one year older than me and he has already gone through what i am about to go through. Whenever i feel down he is there to cheer me up. He has taught me that not everything...

Submitted by Yamileth Manuel Hernandez
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Who's Your One?

My one is my best friend Javier. He showed me how to have confidence in myself. He showed me that I should not care what other people think of me or let their words take control of me. He always makes me laugh whenever I am going through a rough time or I am not feeling well. My friend is...

Submitted by Roberto Rodriguez
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Who's Your One?

My one is Wonder the book because it talks about a kid that goes to school and it talks about his life and important lessons for your life .

Submitted by Alexis
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Who's Your One?

One of my friends has inspired me to be kinder. I always had felt I was a kind person, but after meeting him I noticed that there is a whole other level of kind that I can aspire to. He picks up things and holds doors even for folks he doesn't know and not just when it's convenient. Almost each...

Submitted by Ellie Messenger
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Who's Your One?

My one is my friend Nataneli because we always do work together and we always help each other when we don't understand what do we need to figure out in reading and math that's why she's my one

Submitted by Emily
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Who's Your One?

My grandma inspires me in many ways. She is a very strong woman who works everyday to have money. She helps me be happy. Even when I feel sad, she is always is by my side giving me great advice and love. Everyday that I see her she whispers in my ear " Choose kind because there is not that...

Submitted by Atzhiry Hernandez
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Who's Your One?

my one person is my mom she inspires me by helping me with my homework sometimes when i don't know how to do it.

Submitted by zion
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Who's Your One?

My daughter is so inspiring. She has overcome childhood epilepsy, bullying, and a disease that made her turn blue at times! She is graduating this year with an athletic/academic scholarship and will be studying to become a lawyer. She never let her disabilities keep her down!

Submitted by Melissa Mazzur
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Who's Your One?

Melanie Simpson has been my "one." She has encouraged me throughout my nursing career to be a better nurse, to try to balance work and life, and to always strive for what is right. When I need help she is there, when I flounder she helps to pick me up. Melanie is a mentor, friend, and colleague. My nursing career...

Submitted by Laura Habighorst
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Who's Your One?

"Who is my one? My one(s) are those that respect my gifts, passions and talents. The one(s) that understand and appreciate who I am and where I am going. The one(s) that make the effort to get to know me and don't judge me for who they think I am. The one(s) that know that my journey is mine, that...

Submitted by Susan Gomez
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Who's Your One?

My MOM. "You know you'd make a great teacher, " she told me one day when I was 24 and those words shaped my future. I became a teacher just like her and everyday I step into a classroom she's with me 16 years later. She also inspires me to be the best mom I can to my boys. She's...

Submitted by Shana Riehl
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Blanketed with Love

When my husband died tragically, there were so many who cared for me. One day several months later, Deena Saler brought a beautiful afghan with cream and silver threads. The card inside said, “I prayed for you while I was making this.” Every time I see her face, I think of my afghan, and every time I cover up with my...

Submitted by Debbie Ramsey
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Who's Your One?

My ‘one’ is my 4 year old daughter, Kira. It can be tempting to allow myself to give into old habits, saying I’m too tired or coming up with an excuse to not do something, but whenever I look at my daughters face, I am reminded that the easy choice is not always the best choice. Kindness and taking the...

Submitted by Meghan
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Who's Your One?

My mom has done lots of stuff for me.She has cared for me when i am sick. She has warmed me in the coldes moments .She has given me advice when i most need it. She is the one who gave me life and future. She has inspiered me to be a great person at home and school.

Submitted by Yamileth Manuel
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Who's Your One?

This is my amazing Year 9 Class from last year! These students showed kindness in many ways. They made me feel welcome into their lives, greeted me everyday with smiling faces and often asked how I was feeling. I am so lucky to have such kind people in my job and my life!

Submitted by Angela Green
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