One day each year people from around the world perform acts of kindness both big and small in celebration of The Great Kindness Challenge.
Brought to you by Kids for Peace, Inc. the Great Kindness Challenge is one of the most rewarding events to both the participants and the recipients.
Last year was a phenomenal success! Youth and their families left paper hearts on cars, brought cookies to firemen, wrote thank you letters to librarians, picked up litter on nearby parks and waterways and so much more. Not only did these acts of kindness bring joy to the recipients, it empowered the children as well. “It felt good to say ‘thank you for making sure we are safe’ to the firemen who work close to our house,” one child said after the day was done. Not only were the firemen thrilled to have someone acknowledge their hard work, they showed the child their gratitude by giving him a private tour of the firehouse and let him sit in the fire truck. What a day for a 6 year-old boy!
This grassroots experiment in changing our communities through acts of kindness was centered in the cities where Kids for Peace, Inc. maintains chapters. It was an uplifting experience that culminated in a bonfire at Moonlight Beach in San Diego County, USA where the majority of our members reside.
This year, we are expanding our global reach. This is a BIG idea and we want everyone to know about it and have the opportunity to participate!
We’re counting on you to help spread the word. Consider it a pre-challenge: tell at least 20 people about The Great Kindness Challenge in the next week. Just knowing that people doing nice things for no other reason than to be kind will bring a smile to their faces!
The Second Annual Great Kindness Challenge is August 8, 2009. No invitation is necessary, just visit our website: www.greatkindnesschallenge.org to learn how you can spread the love and joy to others.
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