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?

That one person who inspired me to be a kinder person is my sister Tyler. Tyler is so kind to me she gives me things when I don’t ask her for it.

Submitted by Taylor
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Who's Your One?

My mom because she tells me to push myself at everything I do and get better at it. She made me a better human being by helping me with homework and to focus on school instead of doing other stuff like playing video games. She also helps me become a better person because she always tell me be nice to...

Submitted by Luis Daniel Sanchez
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Raising Awareness Through the Arts

Jessica Starr is the Creative Director of the non-profit MusEffect whose mission it is to raise awareness about difficult social issues through the art of dance, music, spoken word, and videography. She is my ONE that inspires me to be a better human, to try everyday to be a little more kind, a little more strong, a little more compassionate,...

Submitted by Kelly Sems
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Who's Your One?

Chris is the one on the right blonde hair in the photo I have had to have surgery on my shoulder and have not been able to drive she has picked me up from physio in derby and taken me home to Burton without a question just pure friendship and kindness a great friend when I need her x

Submitted by Dawn Wain
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Annie's Kindness Blankets

I would like to nominate three sisters. They started a kindness campaign called Annie's Kindness Blankets after their mom passed by suicide on March 30, 2015. Angela (19), Christina (17), and Mia (8), decided to send an everlasting-hug to anyone that may need it. They send handmade blankets that have a label sewn in that speaks of kindness and paying it...

Submitted by Barbara Buckley
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Who's Your One?

My first ever 'one' was my first ever friend. I met her in 5th grade. She showed me what it felt to have someone to take your loneliness and pain away. She showed me what it felt to have a friend that really cares about you. I miss her...she's just a memory now...a happy memory that I will never forget......

Submitted by Arad Ocana-Covarrubias
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Who's Your One?

Brian, makes me want to be a better friend to people who mean a lot to me. When he truly cares about someone nothing matters but making them happy on special days like birthdays and holidays. His music also helps me when im feeling sad. Tysm Brian ilysm

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Who's Your One?

My grandmother inspires me to do random acts of kindness. she made n organization that helps poor and homeless people people. she has done the most random acts of kindness I have ever seen.

Submitted by Gus Navarro
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Who's Your One?

My father inspires me in so many ways. The most humblest man I've met, always helps out when he can even if its something little. Always encouraging anyone to do their best, he said "If you have the privilege to help out, go for it, good things always come back to you."

Submitted by Cristal
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Who's Your One?

The 'one' for me is my friend/ ex boyfriend. he has helped me get through life. he has helped me when i was scared. he was the one who i told i was harassed by his friend. he was the one who helped me with get through life. i could talked to him whenever. he was the one who talked...

Submitted by jennifer jimenez-galindo
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Who's Your One?

Mrs.Georganas, She's smart and very inspirational and always motivates me. She teaches us that failing is part of life and we shouldn't be afraid of it.

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Who's Your One?

My 'one' is my grandparents. They are so strong and hardworking. Their main focus is God. They are God praising church-goers. I have never seen anyone so committed to something. They are the best people you will ever meet. They will spoil you but will also teach you life lessons.

Submitted by Haley
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Who's Your One?

When Mrs.Georganas puts on motivational videos it makes me think twice about my choices in life and it is very inspiring.

Submitted by Lana
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Who's Your One?

The 'one' for me was my friend Ameerah. She was the one who told me to stop hurting myself. She is the one who help me get through a break up. she is the one who is like a sister to me. she is the one who i can talk to about anything. she is the one who has helped...

Submitted by jennifer jimenez-galindo
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Who's Your One?

Jackson Wang from Got7 inspires me because he is always so polite and puts his best effort forward every day. He works hard and is an inspiration for his character and pure kindness to everyone.

Submitted by Jessica
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Who's Your One?

my one is PrestonPlayz he is a youtuber that plays video games he is really funny and makes my be a better person

Submitted by Brandon8th
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Who's Your One?

My 'one' is my friend Chloe. She has helped me through a lot. She has defended me from people. She is like a sister to me. She was there when a kid kept kicking me. She was there when i was sexually assaulted on the bus. She has helped me get through everything. She was the one that protected me...

Submitted by jennifer jimenez-galindo
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Who's Your One?

My Grandson Malik Miller he is 15 years old and he has such respect for other mostly will help and makes sure his grandfather gets up stairs ok will always hold door for everyone . He shakes hands with anyone he meets I can tell you how much I love his old soul he doesn't look at color, age religion...

Submitted by Lorrie Kantor
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Who's Your One?

My husband Tim is definitely the "one" who has helped me through my most difficult moments. I have celiac disease and he always prepares gluten free meals for me. In fact, he has my dinner ready every day when I come home from work. Even when I am feeling at my worst, I take one look at his smiling face,...

Submitted by Gayle Durden
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Who's Your One?

Jennifer is my “one.” We have been friends for over 25 years and she inspires me to be better. She loves my children like her own, brings me dinner, watches my children, when I’m in a bind, and comes to visit when she knows I need a hug. She’d do anything for me. This picture of of mine and Jennifer’s...

Submitted by Rebecca Flynn
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The Giving Challenge

Stephanie Stenger Jones has encouraged me to be a better person by taking my giving to another level. I have always loved to give and do kindness acts, but Stephanie told me about a 365-day challenge that she took years ago of completing an intentional act of kindness every day. Her journey lasted over 500 consecutive days. I took the...

Submitted by Deanna Day Young
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Who's Your One?

Our neighbor mowed the lawn after my husband had back surgery, I couldn't even push the mower. The special thing about this was, we didn't ask him to, he just did!

Submitted by Jenny Nanson
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Who's Your One?

Thank you for being there for me through the good times and the bad times, thank you for staying true to me no matter what the situation is. Thank you for going out of your way for me, especially when it’s inconvenient.

Submitted by Sandy
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Who's Your One?

My “one” is my friends mother Karen. She always would do things for others to inspire or help. She once told me in a situation that was out of my control that complaining would do nothing to help the situation except bring negativity. Ever since then (15 years ago) I have looked at every situation differently. I have more of...

Submitted by Jessica Noriega
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Who's Your One?

Vicky Conner, my mom♡ She's helped not just her family but so so many other families that don't have foid,clothes,or money. She will buy what anyone needs so they won't do without. She has always had a big heart and has helped so many people. Shes on a fixed budget and she still provifes fir people. Very selfless and caring...

Submitted by Melanie Shanks
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Who's Your One?

My mom- she has given so much of herself to others whether being a teacher, coworker, counselor or parent. She is 82 and is still at it!

Submitted by Paula Clay
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Who's Your One?

My youngest son, Michael, was taken too soon almost 5 years ago now. He was pursuing an advanced degree in International Studies and Conflict Resolution, searching for ways to help people understand each other, because he said, “If we understand each other, we won’t destroy each other.” Everyone he met became a friend and every day he made someone’s day...

Submitted by Barbara Marks
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Who's Your One?

My cousin, Shepali, is a genuinely decent, loving, generous, patient and kind soul. She actually gave me my RAK tasks for this week, making them fairly easy as she took into consideration that I'm not too well. She ALWAYS pays attention to those around her. She's been through a lot in life, but inspite of all of that (or maybe...

Submitted by Anjumanara Hussain
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Who's Your One?

My ‘one’ my great friend Chris Borja. Chris started a local Networking group that today has over 2,000 active members. He is an author, public speaker, instructor, husband, father, and my friend. Chris donates many hours a month helping others learn a better way to connect with people. He advocates listening before speaking, fulfilling the needs of others before self,...

Submitted by Cyndy Keller
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Who's Your One?

My beautiful mother is my one... she has been my inspiration through every age and stage and is the strongest person I know. Through it all she has remained steadfast in her belief that a warm smile and a kind word can fix most anything, and even through her recent cancer diagnosis, massive surgery, and looming chemo, is as resilient,...

Submitted by Katherine Lewis
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