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?

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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Who's Your One?

My one is my mom, she always kept me comforted while my Pappaw was in the hospital and when he died there.

Submitted by Charlie
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Who's Your One?

My dog, Wolfie! I want to be the best I can be to make sure he is cared for, loved and kept active and happy. He's my hero.

Submitted by Kitty Isaac
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Who's Your One?

Mrs. Miske inspires my daughter each and every day to be the best person she can be, and for that we are grateful.

Submitted by Jennifer Chapman Riordan
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Who's Your One?

My one is Jessica Starr! there aren’t enough words to describe how grateful i am to have Jess in my life!! She truly is the definition of a #toughchick her presence lights up a room and her smile is infectious!! She is absolutely my role model as well as so many other peoples. I know i always think what would...

Submitted by Lauren Wallingford
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Who's Your One?

This guy in my “one” Because what he does for me doesn’t compare for what I do for him. He’s my protector, my exercise buddy, my best friend and so much more. I always tell him he rescued me more than I rescued him.

Submitted by Denise Moreland
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Who's Your One?

My grandma Sharon went above and beyond for me and those around her. She always volunteered at schools and made those around her feel special by sending cards, baking cakes and helping out. I miss her so much but will always remember how special she made me feel.

Submitted by Nick Savage
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Who's Your One?

This is an old picture of me and my best friend. She helps me get through life, make me laugh, cheers me up and is overall a wonderful friend. She is strong and brave and I love her like a sister.

Submitted by Ariana
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Who's Your One?

This is the worker who helps our home network. In order to help us get on the Internet as soon as possible, he has worked very hard for a long time. Special thanks for his hard work!

Submitted by QIJIE YAN(JERRY)
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Who's Your One?

This is my first good friend I've ever met in America. We went school together and played together after school every day.She has helped me a lot in language learning. It was the last time we had a group photo at the gate of primary school. Now she has back and I miss her.

Submitted by QIJIE YAN(JERRY)
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CharacterStrong!

John Norlin is the co-creator of an amazing School Culture program called CharacterStrong! CharacterStrong focuses on Kindness, Service, and Empathy. With John’ help and guidance, Enterprise Middle School has made it our school-wide, year-long mission to ask the following quesion: What will you do for others TODAY? This question, which John challenged us to ask of ourselves and others, has...

Submitted by Hans Appel
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Who's Your One?

Jodi embraces everyone she comes in contact with, literally and figuratively. She freely shares compliments and encouragement. She loves wholly and accepts everyone. Whether I need her to tell me it's going to be okay or to suck-it-up, I can count on her to be there every time. She reminds me every day that I am worthy of love, that...

Submitted by Tara Nelson
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Who's Your One?

Students. Our RAKactivist Club is selling valentines carnations here in the desert where some kids don’t get to see “real flowers “ the most common question I was asked today was : Are they real? Students are always inspiring and remind you of your blessings and that the small things matter in life.

Submitted by Sarah Meske
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Who's Your One?

MY DAD : • always there for me even when I don’t know • goes above and beyond for anyone especially me • always by my side physically and mentally • always and I mean ALWAYS puts a smile on my face even when I am down • no one could ever top how much MY DAD loves me

Submitted by Ava Elliott
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Kindness First

Brenda Peterson has a new motto for 2018: Kindness First. This is what she says: “From my perspective, kindness is that place in your heart that is wide open, gracious, and compassionate. When you look through the lenses of kindness there is no evil, sadness, or hate. There is only understanding, tolerance, and respect. When we give kindness away it...

Submitted by Chantel Schieffer
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Contagious Passion

I have had many people inspire me to be a better human throughout my life. I am grateful for all of them, but right now I want to recognize my boss, Dr. Rozina Lakhani. Not only does Dr. Rozina have a contagious passion to help decrease people's suffering, she inspires excellence. When I started working for Dr. Rozina, I was...

Submitted by Kaja Knight
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Who's Your One?

My best friend, my wife, my life, and my one true love. In one week we will have known each other 25 years! Marcia is the person who taught me how to love.

Submitted by Mike Nelson Pedde
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Teaming with Newberry

Nancy is a front line Wellness ambassadors. She has been a bright spot since her first day with us and continues to be a of wealth of knowledge with her kind and compassionate presence to all who enter our wellness center. This picture is of Nancy and her Newberry, a therapy dog who has accompanied her on the front lines...

Submitted by Kimson Johnston
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Who's Your One?

My friend Joy. When I get mad at someone she’s always encouraging me to go to them and make up with them.

Submitted by Olivia
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Who's Your One?

My best friend, Abby, from my swim team. Comforted me when I was really upset about missing a cut time by four tenths of a second.

Submitted by Olivia
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Who's Your One?

My 'one' is Ruth. She is a lady I met while living in Canada. She is a retired missionary. Probably the most kind person I have ever known. She was a great friend and confidant during a time when I most needed one. She has continued to be my friend for the past 20+ years. Now that she is much...

Submitted by Ginny O'Dell
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Who's Your One?

Elizabeth is a boss, turned friend, turned true soul sister. Whenever I'm having a tough time she's definitely one I turn to for advice even though she lives in Honolulu and I live in Cleveland. Her energy motivates, inspires and releases negativity.

Submitted by Michelle Hill
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Who's Your One?

My one is my mom. My mom has been there when I was sad. She is really nice. She cares for me, and loves me, my brother, sister, and dad. She's there for me when I need her. I thank her for every thing shes done for me. Shes kind because she does a lot of favors. She takes me...

Submitted by Jadon Rivera
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Who's Your One?

I work at Community Prep School in Prov. RI 4 years ago I started a group called #makekindnessthenorm on Friday we made almost 100 PB & J sandwishes to give out to the homeless waiting in line for a bed.

Submitted by Rina Consuegra
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Who's Your One?

My daughter is everything to me. She is not born and I am not married but everything I do everyday will help create the father I need to be to her. I want to be able to lead by example when the hard questions come when she is older.

Submitted by Nathan Rasmussen
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Who's Your One?

My friend Ariel. Is the best. She is alway there for me. And she always where’s pick swecherts. And when I fell bad or scared to say something am scared to tell someone or her. I tell her and she keeps it a secret. And I am very thankful about her.

Submitted by Rachel
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Who's Your One?

My one is Jenny Finch. She is my one because she inspires me whenever I pitch and play first base. If I make a mistake in pitching I think of her and her incredible pitching. It motivates me to pitch well. She inspired me to play First and Pitcher. I fell in love with this position and I have to...

Submitted by Darien
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Who's Your One?

My daughter Rowan is performing random acts of kindness all week at her school as the kindness fairy.

Submitted by Melissa Benson
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Who's Your One?

Carli Llyod is my one because she goes above and beyond to reach her goals. So it makes me want to try my hardest to.

Submitted by Chloe
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Who's Your One?

Hugo Viana. Healer. Wizard of Body Mechanics, Muay Thai mentor, Jui-jitsJiu-jitsu mentor, Good man, wise, noble and kind soul

Submitted by Marko Ray Begay
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