Kindness Starts With One®

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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?

(didn’t have time to get permission so here’s a picture of his youtube channel) As you probably couldn’t tell by the picture, this is my cousin Evan. Him and I are pretty much best buds, we talk on facetime for as long as we’re allowed to, and we play video games until like 2 AM! I can always turn to...

Submitted by Luke Cozzi
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Who's Your One?

My Parents our the ones who inspire me the most. They always tell me to do my best no matter what, whether it is in dance, cheer, school, or just anything. They encouraged me to never give up, even in tough situations. If I am sad they will know how to cheer me up. If I don’t succeed they will...

Submitted by Serena Genna
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Who's Your One?

The person who inspires me is Isabella D. my friend.She inspires me to try and get better at math and Crocheting. She is good at helping people when they need help or giving good advice. She helps people when they are feeling sad or blue and need cheering up and sings beautifully and after all that she still is...

Submitted by Alexis
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Who's Your One?

My dad inspires me to be better because he helps me when I need help. He is my best friend, he loves me and he is there for me. We spend as much time together as possible and that teaches me to be grateful for what I have. He doesn’t have to say he loves me for me to know....

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Who's Your One?

She is a super awesome, kind, compassionate person with a noble job (working with children with special needs) and a very healthy life. ♥️

Submitted by Daniel Borhanian
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Who's Your One?

My mum, best friend, problem solver, kindess soul. Always thinks about others first. Heart of gold and extremely generous and understanding! Unconditionally she loves us all. Very strong and resilient. Nothing has ever fazed her in life, and she continues to do what she believes - the right thing! Love you mummy xx

Submitted by Nav Mohan
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Who's Your One?

One of the kindest individuals I know is my co-worker and friend, Kelli. She is completely amazing in terms of the support she gives to her friends, family, and/or students. She is always willing to lift someone's spirits in the face of adversity. Her ability to rally around a person in need and "call in the troops" for support is...

Submitted by Dawn Smith
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Who's Your One?

Luna mi perra me inspira a ser mejor persona por que un dia la saque de paseo y lo lambio a una persona que estaba en el suelo tambie cuando mi vecino se droga afuera de mi casa empiesa a ladrar.

Submitted by jenni
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Who's Your One?

My friend Javier has inspired me to have faith in myself. When I am sad, he makes me laugh he is the one who inspires me to be kind. He gives good advice which does help me calm down. When the time I got in a serious problem he told me don't let any person get you down be you...

Submitted by Alondra Fuentes
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Who's Your One?

Jenni es mi mejor amiga de todo el mundo y de la historia ella fue la que me inspiro ,si me siento triste me dice que que no importa lo que la gente me diga o lo que la gente me haga. Ella es muy amable con la gente.

Submitted by nataneli
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Who's Your One?

My one is my sister Alondra. She inspires me by helping others even if she is tired. She shows me to always work hard and to never give up. She showed me how to read and how to reach my goals. She always says that the best part of working hard is the accomplishments. She always says that if somebody...

Submitted by Roberto
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Who's Your One?

My one is my teacher that makes me a better human being because she helps me in things about reading or when I don't understand something she's always there to help me understand things that I don't know, that's why she's my one.

Submitted by Emily
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Who's Your One?

My one is Ms. Messenger that makes me a better human being because she helps me in things about reading or when I don't understand something she's always there to help me understand things that I don't know, that's why she's my one

Submitted by Emily
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Who's Your One?

The ladies behind Annie’s Kindness Blankets. Delivering a handmade blanket that stands in as a hug to anyone that may need.

Submitted by Barbara Buckley
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Who's Your One?

Someone that has gone above and beyond to show me kindness is my sister, to me she is a ray of sunshine. My sister is always positive and she helps me understand that we all have to be kind and helpful to each other. My sister is my best friend she has always been there when I need her and...

Submitted by Jacquelyn
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Who's Your One?

My one is my mom because she is always there of me and she helps me achive my goals. My mom has my back no matter what even if i'm wrong or in a bad situation but she always helps me fix those bad habits. My mom always tells me to keep dreaming or to wake up and chase my...

Submitted by karina madrid
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Who's Your One?

Friends for 17 years and counting. She has been with me through some major life events... happy and sad. She's my sounding board, and always reminds me that every experience provides us with a lesson and to focus on those lessons to help us grow.

Submitted by Nicole Harris
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Who's Your One?

My cat Harper inspired me to be kind by defending me. When a dog would try to hurt me my cat would come and save me by hitting the dog in the nose . I think if one of my siblings were in trouble m,y cat would save them or some other kids, and now it makes me want to...

Submitted by J'Naya James
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Who's Your One?

My wife Bonnie her smile or her help snow, rain or shine won't stop her from going to visit her family, neighbors, friends, clients especially if you are ill or fund raising she has not slowed down.

Submitted by Thomas Guzman Jr.
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Who's Your One?

My acts of kindness are in honor of the kindest person I know. When the world didn't make sense anymore, her kindness made me talk and made me realise that no matter how bad things seem, you are not alone and that someone cares enough to listen, to make you smile and give you hope that things can get better....

Submitted by smileninjas
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Inspiring Happiness Advocate

David Carrillo is a 10-year-old happiness advocate who believes in inspiring less fortunate children by giving them a once in a lifetime happiness experience through a kiddie party. In his words, "If they have at least one really happy memory to look back to when times get difficult, it will remind them that someone cares and thinks about them and...

Submitted by Joy Carrillo
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Who's Your One?

My precious daughter inspires me to be a kinder, gentler person. My hope is to pass on kindness to her.

Submitted by Rebecca Minks
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Who's Your One?

My special one would be my mom because she inspires me to become a hard-working and independent young woman. She has been through tough times, but she still knows how to keep herself grounded and have a positive mind.

Submitted by Ava Wagner
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Who's Your One?

My mom is a kind soul. She was a nurse and worked very hard helping others. She is an inspiration because of how she leads her life and thinks of other people. I admire my mother and she is a shining example of the person everyone should be.

Submitted by Christine Todd
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Who's Your One?

The 'one' is my grandma. I love her so much. She always is there for me. She supports my ideas, She encourages me to continue school and to turn out someone important in life. She helps me solve situations that I may have. She takes care of me most of the time while my parents are at work. Shes always...

Submitted by Jamelette C.
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Who's Your One?

The "one" that inspires me is Tati because we always help each other out every time were in a situation. Even though since were twins we have our ups and downs we manage to always find a way to make up every time and when need advice or just someone to talk to she is always there. Tati is like...

Submitted by Brooke Stancin
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Who's Your One?

My one is my best friend Cheney Mast. She is my one because she has always been there for when I am going through a hard time and makes me feel valid. She knows that I have really bad depression and always need that one person to make me know that there is always someone who cares. I chose her...

Submitted by Kyra Garling
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Who's Your One?

My "one" is my great grandmother. Ages 3-8 I would constantly be vomiting and my great grandfather and great grandmother would pray every day for me to get off of my medicine. Eventually I didn't have to take it anymore and now I'm 13 years old- going on 14 in April, and I haven't taken my meds since. My grandparents...

Submitted by Sofia Amster
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Who's Your One?

My one is my brother because he cares about everyone and he is so kind and when I am about to quit on something he would inspire me to not give up so quickly and he supports me.

Submitted by Nicolas
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Who's Your One?

My mom does so much for me. Almost everything she does is for me. She will do so much and is the nicest person I've met.

Submitted by Eli
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