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 chose AHW because she’s kind to everyone and if she sees someone sitting alone she’ll go up and talk to them. She always finds a way to make everyone smile and is very supportive. She sends hilarious texts all the time to cheer me up or to just make me laugh. She also facetimes me whenever she can and...

Submitted by Jessica Klump
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Who's Your One?

I admire SE I admire her because she has shown me how to care for others, be honest, and helpful at the same time. Within the past three years she has shown me what it is like to have challenges and fight through them. She may have been hurting on the inside but did not let anyone see it at...

Submitted by Ella
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Who's Your One?

This is Lisa Philp. She is my mom. She inspires me because she is incredibly kind and nurturing. Whenever I am lonely or sad she always tells me everything is going to be alright. When people have bullied me in the past she encourages, and tells me it is okay. She always knows how to make me smile or laugh....

Submitted by Gracie Philp
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Who's Your One?

I choose Sarah, because she is always supporting. She makes me smile even though I feel like hiding under a blanket and never get up. She always gives me a reason to be happy and smile. She is my inspiration to do good in life and to be kind. She is the best friend in the whole wide world.

Submitted by Filippa van der Kolk
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Who's Your One?

The person who inspires me is my cousin Kendra Bailey. She is an incredible CrossFit athlete and coach. Every time I hear about Kendra’s accomplishments, I am inspired to make better choices about my body and health. Kendra has an incredible drive to push her limits. I hope I got some of that gene!

Submitted by Dan McNamee
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Inspiring Kindness

My ONE is Randy, my husband. He has shown Random Acts of Kindness to me almost every day for over 30 years. Sometimes he does simple things, like make a salad for my next day's lunch while he is making one for himself. He has suprised me with my very favorite dessert simply to express his kindness to me. When I...

Submitted by Beth Dillon
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Who's Your One?

A Russian mum-of-two who adopted five kids, some of them with special education needs. I’ve come across Olesya Lihunova’s post today and was amazed how generous she and her husband were.

Submitted by Elena Kogun
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Who's Your One?

My dad! He is the best person he is nice and kind and funny. He is the best at what he does and he helps me and my brother when we get stuck on something or if we do not understand something,

Submitted by Vinniepotimus
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Who's Your One?

My dad inspires me because he helps me when I fall. He also helps me practice and get better at the sport I love .

Submitted by Aidan kerbis
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Who's Your One?

When I needed to have the support and presence of someone for a medical procedure, she was there. When I needed someone to talk to who listens with kindness and compassion, she is there. She provided transportation, conversation, support and offered to do it again if needed. I am grateful beyond words.

Submitted by Fran Clem
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Who's Your One?

My mom because when I make mistakes in volleyball she will always tell me that it was in the past and when ur on the court just focus and it helps me

Submitted by IS
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Who's Your One?

my mom, we argue and bicker, but at the end of the day she has taught me everything i need and tries everyday to better herself and always goes for her goals. She is there when i need to cry or yell, and just knows how to connect with everyone. I’ve never met anyone who is so small, yet so...

Submitted by Maylyn
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Who's Your One?

I’m thankful for my father for pushing me to be the best I can be and getting me to improve in everything

Submitted by Elijah
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Counseling Positivity

Michelle Tubilla (on the left) is a person who has truly inspired me to be a better human. We are both school counselors and used to work together at the same highschool. She is the most kind, sweet, peaceful person I have ever met. She always sees the glass half-full, she motivates kids and adults with her inspiring words, and still...

Submitted by Sara Schroeder
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Who's Your One?

I have already submitted my "one" about my co-worker Angie Lobato, but I JUST took a picture of her in our hallway and wanted to share it. We call this our "Wonder Wall" because it is a year in review of all of the kindness projects we have done this year. Most recently she got the whole school on board...

Submitted by Amber Bohm
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Teaching and Spreading Kindness

My 'one' is my co-worker Angie Lobato. We teach in a classroom for students with severe behavior and emotional disabilities, and have a constant focus on Kindness. We started last year during Random Acts of Kindness week and really saw the impact it made on our students, ourselves, and the people we were "sharing kindness" with. We wrote a grant to...

Submitted by Amber Bohm
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Who's Your One?

My coworker and friend, our wonderful art teacher who has been a part of our school district for 46 years, amazes me every day with her creativity and spark. She is always helping her students learn and grow and is a positive influence. Her daily acts of kindness do not go unnoticed.

Submitted by Dimitra
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Who's Your One?

I love my dad because he helps me get better and he pushes me to the limits to get better at school and sports.

Submitted by Luis Daniel Sanchez
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Who's Your One?

My mom is the one person who has never stopped caring and always pushed me to do my very best. One thing she always says is "If you've been strong enough to get through the hell that you have, you can get through this too." My mom is my best friend. We have had our ups and downs, arguments, and...

Submitted by Sedona Rohde
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Who's Your One?

My "one" would be my son. He continues to show kindness to everyone on an everyday basis. He has always been this way since he was very little. Thinking and putting other first is a natural thing for him. He makes me want to be a better person. I believe that he will do great things in this world and...

Submitted by Julia Salazar
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Life-Saving Rescue

This young girl, 19-years-old at the time, saved my father's life. He has a hoveround because he cannot walk. He was crossing the railroad tracks in our community and his wheel became stuck. He was hollering for help as cars went around him, but was ignored by many passersby. A train was coming and he began to get very worried....

Submitted by Dana Beck
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Who's Your One?

My mom, she is willing to help me and anyone at anytime. she gives the love that no one else could and i am happy she is in my life.

Submitted by Karsin
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Who's Your One?

my 'one' is my best friend sydney because she's the one who puts a smile on my face everyday and makes sure i'm doing the best that i possibly can do. she's strong shes been through and it inspires me to be strong because no matter what shes going through she always pulls through it.

Submitted by morgan
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Who's Your One?

my "one" is my mom. everybody loves her and everytime she walks into a room seh just lights it up with her attitude and even if she's mad at you or upset she will do anything in the world to make you smile.

Submitted by bella rasinski
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Firefighting With Compassion

My one is my daughter, Maegan. She has always had such a positive outlook on life and people. She decided in middle school that she wanted to be a firefighter, but college took her in a different direction. Between her junior and senior years of college, she decided she was going to pursue what she had always wanted to. She...

Submitted by Joyce Cooley
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Who's Your One?

Brittne has been my best friend for about 3 years. Shes stayed by my side through the thick and thin. Her smile makes me smile. If im down, she calls me to make sure i´m doing okay. Although we argue, i know shes not going anywhere because she promised me to never leave my side. i love her with everything...

Submitted by Abbey Thurstin
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Who's Your One?

Her name is lavada, i have known her for as long as i can remember. she has been there for me thru everything. shes my rock.

Submitted by megan
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Who's Your One?

My one is my grandma because she always helps me to be strong and helps me when I'm in a bad mood. She is my one.

Submitted by jessica smith
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Who's Your One?

My one is my grandma because she always helps me to be strong and helps me when I'm in a bad mood. She is my one.

Submitted by jessica smith
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Who's Your One?

My "One" is my Language Arts Teacher. Going to her class is the favorite part of my day, not because I like LA, because I love being in the class with her. Every morning when she walks into the room, she makes it brighter. She is super kind. She is the one who encouraged us to do Capture Kindness. She...

Submitted by Maya McGill
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