Today is Peace Day. Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The United Nations General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. This year’s theme is Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for […]
Honouring Terry Fox and 35 Years of the Marathon of Hope
Today, September 20th, people are coming together all over Canada to honour and continue Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope. Diagnosed with cancer when he was 18, Terry’s right leg was amputated just above the knee in 1977. While in hospital, Terry was so overcome by the suffering of other cancer patients, many of them young children, […]
My Birthday Party Donation
I just turned seven. I wanted to invite a lot of friends to my party but I didn’t think I needed a lot of toys or gifts. So I invited people to give donations or spare change to Big Brothers Big Sisters, in PEI where I live. I had to choose a good cause and […]
#BeBrave by Ally Del Monte
After being bullied to the point of a suicide attempt, a big part of me healing was decided that I never wanted for anyone to feel the way I did, again. That was when I decided to start writing about #BeBrave, my idea of how to help stop bullying. To #BeBrave, you need to stand […]
Think less me, more we.
My name is Maya. I am 12 years old and just started Grade 7. I’m proud to call myself a “Kindraiser”. Why? Because being kind is cool! It is important, changes the world and it can also be fun! This summer for my 12th birthday I did an Amazing Race of Kindness (#MayasAmazingRaceOfKindness) with my […]
Volunteers Use Compassion And Kindness To Save Injured Fox
This is a story of a young fox that was left for dead on the side of the road. Animal lover Monika Melichar had hope, compassion and gave her time and kindness with plenty of love and care. When kindhearted people unselfishly give of their time and resources to help an animal in distress, anything […]
Miss Colorado skips the song and dance, talks about nursing and kindness
While other contestants sang, danced or played instruments for the talent competition on the second night of preliminaries in Atlantic City, Kelley Johnson, Miss Colorado, delivered a unique monologue about experience as a nurse.
Homeless, Scared, and Full of Quills
Affectionately named Piney, this poor stray tussled with a porcupine and then couldn’t eat, drink, or sleep for a couple days. Knowing he was in trouble, he allowed someone near him and they convinced him to get into a cage, and brought him to Vet Ranch. His story proves that a little love and kindness […]