| Act of Kindness |
Recipient |
City |
State |
Feel |
Result |
| Ride to a free concert | Me who heard the BOULDER PHILHARMONIC | BOULDER | CO | SATED WITH BEAUTY | REHEARSALS ARE FREE & A FRIEND TOOK ME ALONG |
| Thoughtfulness | me | New Orleans | La | Young in heart | Neighbors included 90 yr old husband & me in their block party |
| Joe and Dad replaced old windows on our house!! | All fortunate family at our house | Louisville | Colorado | thankful and blessed! | amazing!! |
| Leane gave me a bora bora bar on my break, and it was delicious | hungry and foodless coworker | Superior | Colorado | thankful! | food on break! |
| Who ever enlarged the print on the r2k website has done a great kindness for my eyes, and all who read the kindnesses here! | Happy Eyes | worldwide kindness doers | state of kindness | happy and easy to read the wonderful new format! | eyes are no longer strained to see the letters! |
| A girl at work drives around with a dead plant on the front seat of her car. Tons and tons of trash in the car. We cleaned up all the trash as a surprise and transplanted a new plant into the pot. | Anne | Superior | Colorado | We had nicknamed the dead plant , Planty so it was a little sad to see it go. | When she gets off work tonight , a clean car and a magically living plant on her front seat! |
| EXPANATION & TOLERANCE | ME | BOISE | ID | stimulated to learn more | More action on my part to promote tolrrance. |
| PARTY | young couple | Longmont | co | PROUD | aaaALL at party supportive of these teacher/leaners as they venture into TAIWAN |
| R2K ITSELF!!!! | ME | BOULDER | CO | GIVEN TO, PAMPERED, Taken care of | Needed some summer pool side ideas...A BOUNTY, A PLETHORA, A PRRATES CHEST of pure gold ideas...THANKS R2K!!! |
| Bought a sandwhich | Hungry street person | Broomfield | CO | Like I KNEW a stranger was actually of one soul with me | SMILES |
| Letter | me | Boulder | co | Supported & comforted | So dear to know a friend CARED |
| Lunch | me | boulder | co | welcomed | old friends remembered I might be lonely |
| loaned my truck | guy needed to haul his new furniture | Louisville | co | GLAD to be able | old faishioned neighborly helping FELT GOOD! |
| LANDSCAPING | getting ready for a back yard wedding | LYONS | CO | WIN/WIN | Have been wanting to upgrade my back yard & am making others HAPPY in the process |
| Told a person about R2K | Her & her contacts | ERIE | CO | HELPFUL | WHO KNOWS! this new contact coulld be full of ideas to help make R2K ALL IT DREAMS IT COULD BE! |
| reading for children | Public Library | ST PAUL | mn | Giving | SMILING, PLEASED, LISTENING CHILDREN !!! |
| played GRANNY | single mom | detroit | MI | HAPPY | She rarely gets out. She got to go to a movie with a friend |
| water prifier | me | louisville | co | ALWAYS wanted one...A new bride Got TWO & shared | LUCKY ME! |
| washed windows | senior neighbor | Longmont | Co | I did the deed while she was NOT at home | She is telling all the neighbors theres an angel on the loose on our block. I'm not telling whoBUT I'm smiling inside |
| Generous Birthday Gift | Me | Costa Mesa | CA | Appreciated and made my birthday even more special! | Happiness |
| gave flowers to cashier or tried to! Cashier looked like she needed a perk so I presented her with flowers---she couldn\'t accept due to company policy but I told her to \"pass it on\" to someone who needed them | Walmart cashier | Parker | Co | I enjoy doing spontaneous surprises for someone who looks like they could use a perk! | Maybe since flowers will be \"passed on\" a couple of people will get a lift to their day! |
| a special delivery - a beautiful new purse! | birthday girl | Louisville | CO | touched and thankful! | useful and beautiful! |
| Boss's closed down office for the 4th | me! | Englewood | Co | Wonderful | sleep |
| A great dinner from my wife | Me | Tucumcari | New Mexico | full! | sleepiness |
| A dear friend gave me a wonderful acknowledgement of my father\'s service in the military. | Me and ultimately my father | Denver | CO | Remembered and honored for my dad | We'll see as soon as he gets it, but i'm sure he'll be thrilled! |
| A gift of kindness | Me! | Nashville | TN | loved | jubilation |
| Worked Hard all through the day for my Grandma | My G-ma | Louisville | Ky | pretty darn good | happiness! |
| Joe replaced a rotten board under the sliding glass door | Mary and everyone who enjoys the yard | Louisville | CO | amazing to see it like new again! | it is a secure and lovely repair! |
| Joe replaced a step on our deck that had fallen apart. He made the new steps luxurious and fantastic! | All who enjoy our back yard deck | Louisville | Co | like having a party on the deck! | a nice place to step into the grass |
| Joe and Dad put a new motor in our 20 year old Maytag washing machine! | Buchanan court clothes washers :) | Louisville | Co | very happy that the washer could be fixed! amazed that it's as good as new with their intelligence and expertise! | our new cedar fence is awesome! |
| Adam built a fence, and a door to our back yard on my birthday! | Mary and everyone who enjoys the yard | Louisville | Colorado | lucky, loved, and inspired! | our new cedar fence is awesome! |
| invited others | them | Boulder | co | spontaneous | They came to my 7th floor place & we OOHED about the fireworks together....Will think of my downstairs neighbors more often |
| Book | me | NY | NY | remembered | A good book passed on from a friend can mean many ejoyed hours & with a little luck some interestin conversation |
| was patient | old lady | San Jose | CA | generous | I really wanted a lunch ALONE on my park benh. She sat down & needed to talk. I warmed only slightly but it seemed to satify her & I was PLEASED that I fought my impulse to be even less social |
| PARTY | old friend | Detroit | Mi | thoughtful | She was ALL SMILES! |
| worked a swing shift | new guy on the job | Chicago | Illinois | helpful | he got some needed dentistry |
| Smiled & Winked at a not so attrctive girl | her | Chicago | IlINOIS | happy to let someone know that there was beauty in her being though she didn't seem to fit the parrameters of modern day chick | Felt a little handsomer myself |
| suggestion | me | New Salem | Mass | uplifted | I attended a self-help program that I NEED & plan to follow |
| She took time to read my writings | me | Topeka | Ks | happy to share | Insights to improvement |
| kudos | me | Detroit | mi | appreciated | he pointed out my GOOD traits & gave me a BOOST in self reliance |
| HELPED | neighbor | louisville | Co | offered to walk dog of working couple | happier dog & a me who likes myself better |
| ADVICE....GOOD advice | me(a voluable TALKER) | ST LOUIS | MO | IN BETTER relation to my gustful TALK,TALK,TALK | SIMPLE....JUST GIVE THE THOUGHT OF THE OTHER ROOM TO LAND & then really try to make what you say more concise & more in TONE with the offerins of others |
| Gentleness | me | Boulder | co | SO HAPPY to be listened to! | Long time spouse accknowleged my NEED & helped a CHANGE happen! |
| Ride | Me | Westminster | CO | Grateful | After emergency trip to hospital, looking dreadful in robe and slippers, kind lady in lobby offered ride home. Made me less wary of strangers in need of help, and hope I will be more likely to offer it. |
| gave a spontaneous gift to someone I just met | AN INSOMNIAC | Detroit | MI | I am my brothers keeper | He got to go to his car & catch a little shut eye while I took notes for both of us that were important to a class we were taking. |
| RIDE | me | NIWOT | co | INCLUDED | Got to go to a poetry meeting I dearly w3anted to attend ...The KINDNESS of a stranger said YES to giving a lift to another stranger |
| gentleness | me | LA | ca | humble | I was ill tempered & a sales person stayed thoughtful while I calmed myself |
| dinner out | me | LA | ca | understood | hurt time turned around |
| DONATION 2 R2K | Resort2Kindness | denver | co | MAGNANIMOUS | Friends know how deeply I believe in the GOOD WORKS of R2K. They made a donation to R2K in my name!!!! |
| GENTLENESS | me | Detroit | mi | thankful | an understanding attitude helped me be a better person |
| trip to compare | me | Denver | co | Better shopper who could better see what was available | HAPPY with my purchase |
| HELP in charity program | me | Gold Hill | co | SUPPORTED | SOmeone SENSED how deeply I cared abt this charity |
| Our company gave us an unexpected vacation this summer. | Our employees. | Englewood | Colorado | Appreciated and well taken care of. | Several very grateful employees! |
| A co-worker donated money so my brother could receive a feeding pump during his chemo and radiation therapy, which he could not pay for himself, as he does not have insurance. | My family. | Aurora | Colorado | Overwhelmed with appreciation. | My brother is now able to receive the nutrition he needs to keep his strength up during this tumultuous time. |
| went along with a harmless joke on MYSELF | EVERYONE INVOLVED | Grand RAPIDS | MI | LIKE a GOD SPORT | Every one pleased to see me DROP MY SERIOUS SIDE. I ENJOYED it too! |
| took a neighbor to get hair cut | she has macular degeneration | fort lauderdale | fl | thoughtful | she has difficulty getting the right bus etc |
| call telling of a tea | me | boulder | co | excited | will get to see some old friends |
| Decorating tips | me | Lyons | co | Friend with LOTS of STYLE & TASTE helped me see some dos & donts | LIGHTHEARTED as I move on in decorating adventure |
| LOAN of a shop VACUMN | me | LYONS | co | like a hard clean-up was a BREEZE | His generosity made my house redo SO MUCH MORE FUN! |
| Gingersnaps | cookie lover | Grand Rapids | mi | appreciated | Someone found a health food brand with NO, I REPEAT NO high fructose corn syrup...Made wiyh good old CANE SUGAR |
| OLD POPPA out to dinner | HIM & his wife | LOUISVILLE | co | HAPPY to see someone who gave so much be REMEMBERED | Happened May 20 & he is still talking about her THOUGHTFULNESS |
| Gift Shop accepted NECKLACES To help get donations for cancer research | American cancer Society | Lafayette | co | instramental in helping a VERY IMPORTANT cause | Moving FORWARD inch by inch |
| took care of person with ALZHEIMERS | him & his wife | Grand Rapids | Mi | humble | so good to do a little for 2 who bear so much |
| SMILING & SAYING THE LIGHT-HEARTED compliment | seven everyday providers | OMAHA | NB | LIKE A KINDNESS GOOD FAIRY | MY MAGIC WAND TURNED AROUND & HAD ME LAUGHING & SMILING TOO!!! |
| SENIORS cntrbuting | Neck-Lace4life.com | Boulder | co | PROUD | ANOTHER GROUP OF SENIORS crocheting necklaces! Volunteering their time & talents to the continued research TO MAKE this terrible disease OBSOLETE |
| EXTRA LABOR | Someone who NEEDED to get the JOB done. | louisville | co | JOYFULLY SUPPORTED | After his own LONG shift he dropped over to help me complete the task |
| Gentle E-mail | worried meeting goer | Detroit | MI | understood | Afraid I had spoken too strongly about personal values....but a participant wrote to tell me that supporting TOLERANCE was fresh air & sunshine to her! |
| BIG kindness! | teen age girl | new orleans | laPROUD PROUD PROUD !!! | ALL the SMALL kindnesses are WONDERFUL BUT | got to meet a youg lady who was taken in by LOVING grand parents & from a dear lost pup of a child ONE YEAR LATER Avibrant self assured young lady...Heaven BLESS those who make space fo LONG kindnesses. |
| VISIT | Friends went WAY out of their way to small celebration of LIFE in Nederland | Nederland | CO | THANKFUL FOR THOUGHTFULNESS | HAPPY VISIT!!!! |
| 2 trips to Denver from Boulder | Aging mom | Boulder | co | KINDLY TREATED | ABLE to order new countertops for old kitchen |
| coworker referral for new job | Gilson | San Diego | CA | like someone I didn't really know cared about my well being | I felt better for a couple days |
| A dress for the wedding - found at a great $14.99 price with a $50.00 look to it! | Mother of the future groom! | Louisville | Colorado | Lucky and blessed to have such an energetic, generous, loving 82 year young Mom! | I will look fanciful and lovely at my son's mountain wedding in August! |
| Dog was rescued from waiting in the hot car, and brought in secretly to be with family where no dogs are typically allowed! | Shay, the lovely dog | Fort Myers | Florida | So grateful she was included in the family project, and cool in the condo! | happy dog, happy family! |
| sent a prototype idea to a designer | director of design | Louisville | Colorado | happy it was received and appreciated | it may be implemented for future clients ! |
| work for 3 unemployed yet tremendous workers! | Adam and Perfecto and Joe | Boulder | CO | glad they had the experience of working hard together, and improving the home! | gorgeous hard wood floors! |
| LABOR | remodeling | Detroit | mi | mighty fine! | Family pitched in with helping hands & we wre able to do a redo that gives us GREAT COMFORT |
| LABOR | remodeling | Detroit | mi | mighty fine! | Family pitched in with helping hands & we wre able to do a redo that gives us GREAT COMFORT |
| LABOR | remodeling | Detroit | mi | mighty fine! | Family pitched in with helping hands & we wre able to do a redo that gives us GREAT COMFORT |
| VISIT | Happy family PROUD to show their new home | new orleans | la | Grateful | caring couple made our Sunday SHINE!!! |
| Helped a crying woman at the airport | stranger | DIA | CO | kind | She was happy to have someone help her and felt less alone and lost in a new country |
| Letter of Recommendation for a Professor | Professor | South Bend | IN | It felt great to acknowledge the role that an important person had in my learning experience and to do my part to affect her tenure | |
| I received a package from my grandmother containing a heartfelt note, a shawl, and three lovely necklaces bought to support cancer research. | Gina Pellouchoud | South Bend | IN | Wonderful, I even had directions to read Yeats while wearing the shawl--I did just that. | |
| Recieved lace 4 life necklaces from my grandmother in support of the American cancer society | PeiShan Tan | San Diego | California | It made me feel so lucky to have such a wonderful and thoughtful family | |
| 3 love notes | me | louisville | co | the handwritten personal comments made me glow! | HAPPY FEELINGS!!!! |
| fLOWERS | granny | bOU | Co | SPECIAL | THOUGHTFUL GRANDSON & his GIRLFRIEND Much appreciated for their KIND & LOVING ways |
| A card from Lucas written from the heart for Mother's Day | Mary | Louisville | Colorado | loved, lucky, honored | cherished letter for my keepsakes |
| Flowers from Adam and Anastasia for Mother's Day | Mary | Louisville | COlorado | loved, connected,spirit of the season | lucky me, beautiful flowers |
| My friend Calvin gave me a rose in honor of Mother's Day | Mary | Superior | Colorado | very touched, and we haven't been the closest of friends recently, so a little humbled by his kindness, and very thankful | To be more like him, I hope. |
| I went to Ross on my break and bought Bree comfortable shoes because her feet were killing her in the high heels | Bree Schneecloth | Superior | Colorado | happy to relieve her foot pain | unknown |
| A man donated $50.00 through my cashier lane at Costco today to the Children's Hospital | Children at Children's Hostpital | Superior | COlorado | inspired by his generosity and kindness and humility | unknown |
| A bag filled with little surprises from Audrey, who in spite of going through chemotherapy, took time to bring a bag with gifts like tea and a tea cup to my workplace! | Mary | Superior | Colorado | honored, loved, and inspired | Enjoying by new tea cup, the Mango black tea, and the memory of her visit! |
| Contributed to Edwardo's ticket back to Mexico | Edwardo Hernandez | Juarez | Mexico | Sad that he had to be deported, but thankful he could have the dignity of leaving voluntarily (buying his own way) versus involuntarily, they buy his way) which would have meant a 10 year ban on returning to the United States | Edwardo is back in Mexico. He is reunited with his Mom and siblings. Hopefully he will be able to stay in contact with his two daughters born and living here in the US. |
| My Mom came to the book signing and presentation even though she didn't really know him ahead of time! | Dave Hnida | Boulder | Colorado | Inspired by my Mom's willingness to support a person she's never even met until tonight! | She honored Dave Hnida and his family, and was thoughtful even to the point of purchasing his book, and having him sign it for me personally! |
| Tickets to Jeremy Bloom wish of a Lifetime Event | Mary and Perfecto | Denver | Colorado | inspired, thankful, and amazed! | wishes granted for low income seniors, cherished memories of kindness day for all! |
| support for Dr Dave Hnidas book at the Bouler Book Store | Dave Hnida | Boulder | Colorado | Inspired by his book, Paradise General | awed by his courage to share his story of volunteering to leave his family and be a physician in Iraq |
| HAND MADE BIRDHOUSE !!! | All who visit Joes farm in FLEMING & THE BIRDS! | Parker | co | HAPPY | A GIFT to Share in so many ways!!! |
| HELPING A SENIOR | HIM | DALLAS | TX | WE ALL FELT PROUD | A group of teens took a sat afternoon @ fixed his broken screen door, cleaned & helped restock his fridg &cupboard, cleaned windows... |
| Made four meals for a dear friend going through a difficult time | Frisbie/Elliott Family | Broomfield | CO | Glad to share my gift | They had meals to feed family and friends who came to vist. |
| A 1st Communion gift from my family who couldn't come | Michael | Parker | CO | Loved | I had a really special day |
| My aunt and uncle came to church to see me make my 1st Communion and gave me a VERY special gift | Michael | Parker | CO | special | Excited |
| My grandma and grandpa came to my 1st Communion party | Michael | Parker | CO | Loved | I love seeing them |
| Donation to cancer research in my name. | Keely Pellouchoud | Colorado Spring | Colorado | Special and loved!! | I recieved a necklace to remind me of how much I'm loved! |
| TALKED to someone at the bus stop | her | Detroit | mi | MADE HER SMILE! | HER SAD LOOK WENT AWAY |
| IDEas for NECK-LACES | me | BOULDER | co | ENLIVENED! | Look up wwwneck-lace4life.com AND see the GOOD YOU CAN DO |
| put specilties in car | Homeless on streetcorners | Boulder | CO | READY | as hot weather sets in I have cold bottles of water & peanut butter crackers to hand out the window...some seem MOST grateful & touched |
| gift | me | Millbrae | CA | made me feel good to know someone was thinking of me | |
| FORGIVEN! | me | Baton Rouge | la | ELATED | I stepped over the line in giving advice at the office . Co-workers took my apology with a smile ...saying, " NO BIG DEAL" |
| Hosted a block Party | All the neighbors on my street | Phoenix | AZ | Great! | It was a nice opportunity for everyone on the street to get to know one another. There seems to be a real loss of the community feeling, and we want to bring that feeling back to our neighborhood. |
| helped a neighbor | he who knows ZERO about Granite | ST PAUL | MN | Good NEIGHBOR,GOOD TEACHER | HE will have superb kitchen counters |
| Greeting cards | MANY | Nederland | co | Keeping in touch, sharing Beauty & Phiosophic quotes | Don't get a lot of comments from receivers BUT I know they must like to be remembered....All of us seem to mello when an unexpected gentleness comes our way |
| Plasterboarding | Seniors who need help | STERLING | CO | useful & thoughtful of old age limitations. | Their kitchen is handsomer & more functional |
| USED R2K INSPIRATION ! | many | Boulder | CO | innovative & happy | R2K & neck-lace4life.com melding in kindness , helpfulness and thoughtfulness |
| mailed NECK-LACES | friends & family | from BOULDER | CO | Helpful to CANCER victims | FOR ALL: A beautiful necklace to remind them that a donation to AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY was made in their name |
| A ROUND OF BRIE CHEESE | me | NIWOT | CO | WITH LIT CANDLES & HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUNG TO ME! | I can"T eat sweets so such a special "CAKE" Enjoyed by all! |
| A ROUND OF BRIE CHEESE | me | NIWOT | CO | WITH LIT CANDLES & HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUNG TO ME! | I can"T eat sweets so such a special "CAKE" Enjoyed by all! |
| invitation | retired teacher | niwot | co | Someone realized I STILL have KNOWLEDGE that I LOVE to share | AND FEEL SO USEFUL in DOING so. |
| ART CLASS | SENIOR CITIZEN | Louisville | CO | INVIGORATED! | Bless the young teacher who took regard of my senior budget & managed to give me a scholorship |
| notice of a church BOOK SALE | me | Detroit | mi | RICH | next time I told them...LET me know SOONER so I can spread the word of TIME & PLACE! |
| Did my CHRISTMAS shopping | neck-lace4life | La Fayette | co | SMART | These very lightweight & very beautiful necklaces can be tucked into a christmas card |
| HELPING GRANDPA | him | Boulder | co | thoughtful | his PROJECT DREAM is becoming REAL! |
| Neck-Lace 4 Life.com | MANY | Denver | co | PROUD | letting persons KNOW about a beautiful necklace for a GOOD cause! |
| EPIPHANY SHONES AGAIN ! | American Cancer Society | La Fayette | co | ELATED | DONATION SO APPRECIATED!! |
| ribbon necklace | Jeanne | Boulder | CO | great | happy |
| JBWOALT by way of Elva! | Adam Moore | Denver | Co | Amazingly wonderful | bliss |
| The cashier at Whole Foods gave me the dessert I was buying for my mom's birthday to me for free | Me | Denver | Colorado | Appreciative | A happier birthday for my mom! |
| GALA & DINNER | PAT & BARBARA | Boulder | co | PRECIOUS | GREAT TIME had at Jeremy Blooms WISH DINNER! Epiphany gave us the trear! |
| Grandson Hayden came over to give us "cookies and juice" he had made for a school project. At 13, that's pretty neat! | Grace | parker | CO | Really special as a grandparent! | Probably a pound because at my age everything sugary goes to the hips but it was worth it! |
| Treated to a delicious dinner at Earl's by Elva. Thank you Elva! | Diane | Lone Tree | CO | Privileged to be part of a great cause in the making. | Endless possibilities... |
| Dinner paid for by a wonderful person and neighbor (whose name begins with E!) | Grace Baucum | Parker | CO | Special to be included in group of younger women!! | Pleasure Perk! |
| A night out with the neighbors with great stories and ideas for philanthropy | Elva | Lonetree | CO | Reconnected and full of enthusiasm over the possibilities! | The beginnings of a great plan for summer fun and contribution to great charities! |
| typing | me | boulder | co | appreciated | Partner a better typist than I so he typed & I made the BOCOA BURGERS with all the extras! |
| ride to a party | Baton Rouge | LA | LA | HAPPY | COULDN"T get there without help |
| SOLD NECKLACES | $ WENT TO AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | GOLDEN | CO | blessed | everyone happy to be funding a good cause |
| Bought Starbucks for the car behind me in line. | A Stranger | Lone Tree | CO | generous | Someone has money to buy their Starbuks again tomorrow! |
| I was treated to wonderful food, and a lovely night out with good-hearted friends. | Me and my neighborhood buds | Lone Tree | CO | Honored to be included in something worthwile with people I admire and love. | A plan for kindness in action. |
| warm appreciation | us | boulder | co | EXSPANSIVE! | WELL ATTENDED ...TWO of us organized a FREE poetry recital to honor NATIONAL PORTRY MONTH |
| 10$ tip | electrician | nederland | co | gratified | Completely UNEXPECTED T Stopped to help someone change a flat tire. I said NO but the lady insisted. |
| INFO ON CLEAN ENERGY | FREE AT UNIVERSITY | Boulder | CO | ABLE | LOTS OF INFO ON GOOGLE pgpf.org |
| NEEDED HELP | us | Baton ROUGE | LA | CARED ABOUT | Family friends & neighbors heped us old folks paint & fix up our pad.... |
| activated a saturday morning coffee in our condo bldg | ALL PATICIPANTS | BOULDER | CO | GIVING | FEELING OF GOOD NEIGHBORS ACHIEVED |
| PRAISE | me | louisville | co | grateful | better acceptance of myself AS IS |
| With almost no advance notice, mother in law changed her schedule so she could pack up and stored items from my grandfather's estate set aside for me. | Me | Helotes | Texas | Blessed to have such a kind and caring mother in law who would drop everything to help me. | Items are safe and secure; |
| Lunch with a cherished Senior Citizen to help make a wish come true! | Melba | Aurora | CO | Excited! We spoke about all of the fun things we had planned for her wish! | Anticipation for a great day of pampering and celebration at a special event! |
| Friends and staff weekend fun at The Crazy Merchant to support R2K! | R2K! | Littleton | CO | Lighthearted | Fun had by all - and $$ raised for R2K! :) |
| Stress-free trip! My staff allowed me to go on a trip for charity and held down the fort flawlessly! | Me! | Washington / Denver | DC / CO | Joyous and free! | It was such a gift to be able to have the freedom to pursue one of my extra-curricular passions while knowing that my primary commitment was in good hands! |
| I received a beautiful bouquet of flowers today as a thank you! | Me! | Englewood | CO | Appreciated! | I so love to see the generosity that is ever present in the world...warms my heart! |
| A Day of Generosity for WWII Veterans made possible by Jeremy Bloom' Wish of a Lifetime Foundation. | WWII Vets from Ohio - and everyone they touched with their service! | Washington | DC | Honored, Inspired, Appreciative | Joyous hearts for all involved. Renewed respect from generation to generation. A memory that I will never forget. |
| Dinner with an old friend from college! | Me! | Washington | DC | Reconnected and Joyous | It was just great to be with someone so full of life and so gracious with her time. Reinforced my belief that the right people come into your life at the right times! |
| CHANGED my mood | EVERYONE around me | LONGMONT | CO | ROSE ABOVE MY PETTINESS | Sourpuss BECAME Smiler |
| COOKED UP A STORM! | FAMILY | FLEMING | CO | lavish & GRATEFUL | Feast to say THANKS to many who helped me over bumps |
| KITCHEN OVER HAUL | MA & PA | DES MOINES | IOWA | SAFER & more up to date | 3 sons donated TIME, EFFORT, ENTHUSIASM!!! |
| BOUGHT FISH OIL | neighbor | Des Moines | IOWA | thoughtful | been better at ASKING shut-in neighbor what his NEEDS are. |
| silence | me | Baton Rouge | LA | respected | NEEDED QUIET TIME to make up mind about a change../// recieved TIME & ENCORAGEMENT to do BEST for all concerned |
| LISTENING | me | Detroit | MI | VALUED | We found new terms to salve an old aggravation |
| tea party | all who came | Boulder | co | WELCOME! | MET new possible persons to connect with for important causes, charities & programs!! Great NETWORKING reach out... |
| Bought coffee for the person behind me in line | Random stranger | Lone Tree | Colorado | Generous | A chain reaction of giving! |
| Co-workers scraped the snow and ice off my car so I wouldn't have to. | Me | Denver | Colorado | Cared for | Thankful |
| Message on my facebook acknowledging the power and impact of R2K | Me! | Englewood | CO | Acknowledged and appreciated for the work that we do! | We may get even more people involved because this dear woman passed the word on to her friend about R2K too! |
| A SKI DAY | ME | NEDERLAND | CO | HAPPY | Think my Auntie Kara is very thoughtful |
| Green Chili Soup | me | Nederland | CO | WARM insde & out | Granny shows again how much she loves us |
| TOOK TIME to watch an OPERA | ME | BOULDER | co | comforted | such greatvoices, such evidence of training & dedication! LOVELY |
| MESSAGE | me | boulder | co | UPLIFTED | SMILES! |
| Message about our son | MA & PA | BOULDER | CO | HAPPY | GOOD to know he is appreciated |
| My CD brought me a drink to my meeting when my assistant was out | me! | Englewood | CO | Considered | a much better meeting! |
| listened to AN OPPOSING VIEW ON hEALTH cARE bILL | me | dENVER | CO | INTELLIGENT | lAWYER FRIEND POINTED OUT CRRECTIONS THAT COULD STRENGTHEN THE BILL...not political motivations BUT SOLID EFFORTS THAT COULLD BENEFIT ALL AND ENHANCE A WORKABLE PLAN |
| friendship note | me | atlanta | ga | aPPRECIATED | PERSON LIKED THE WAY i WORKED FO A CAUSE FOR PRISONERS. sENT ME A NOTE OF GRATITUDE FOR MY SENSE OF FAIRNESS & JUSTICE |
| letter | ME | COLORADO SPGS | CO | wrapped in LOVE | Granny made my anxieties into refreshing rain drops |
| helped with at home pizza | family | LOUISVILLE | CO | happy | weather turned against them & they didn't get there night out |
| studied up on Hawaian Spitual practice | Myself & All who I hope to touch more kindly | Sante Fe | N M amazed at the simple love & kindness of HOA PONO PONO | Graciously AWARE | LOOK IT UP...old HAWAIN WAY of BRINGING MORE LOVING KINDNESS into your life |
| cooked & did the wash | WIFE with a nasty cold | Boulder | CO | Happy to give her some rest | marital bonds tied up in roses |
| made extra soup | old couple down the street | Dallas | TX | thoughtful | THEY are getting their fresh veggies |
| FIXED UP !! | me | littleton | CO | HALF of front tooth knocked off | precious dentist took me right in |
| Contributed to the Nature Conservancy's Projects in West Virginia | The Nature Conservancy | Elkins | WV | Excellent | Helped preserve the wild lands... |
| Donated to the Nature Conservancy New Hampshire | The Nature Conservancy | Concord | NH | Like I can make a difference. | Organization was very greatful. |
| Donated to the Nature Conservancy North Dakota | The Nature Conservancy | Milnor | ND | Greatful and Meaningful | TBD |
| Contributed to the Nature Conservancy's Projects in Hawaii | The Nature Conservancy | Honolulu | HI | Fortunate | TBD |
| Contributed to the Nature Conservancy's Projects in Alaska | The Nature Conservancy | Gustavus | AK | Like my small contribution could go a long way. | TBD |
| Picked up Paul for class when his mom was too sick to take him | Paul, class mate | Westminster to Parker | Colorado | glad to help | we get to know each other better |
| picked up a friend who lived far out of the way | Anne | Arvada | Colorado | glad to ride together | other than getting lost on the way home, saved her the drive |
| Walking Rena every day (nice dog!) while her mom is in Hawaii | Rena - a sweet mutt, high energy, smart dog | Louisville | Colorado | happy to see her run in the field every morning | she gets her daily walk, her owner gets peace of mind |
| Jake accepted invite | Aunt | Louisville | Colorado | eager to set out on our adventure! | we'll see! |
| A birthday cake to share | sisters | Parker | Colorado | thought of, loved | we all got to wish |
| Dad treated ladies to lunch at Sweet Tomato | Mom, and her daughters | Parker | Colorado | lucky! | memories and smiles |
| Perfecto painted the kitchen | family at Buchanan Court | Louisville | Colorado | amazed by his professionalism and talent! | oatmeal biscuit is a great shade! Kitchen improved 100% |
| Invitation to Wish and Kindness event!! | Perfecto and Mary | Louisvlle | Colorado | honored, elated, privileged! | counting days until celebration |
| A very heartfelt letter from Nannette | a lucky sister | Castle Rock | Colorado | inspired! | smiles |
| pasta dinner with freshly made sauce - even a bay leaf! | Mary and Perfecto | Boulder | Colorado | so fortunate to share time! | full and happy and thankful! |
| shopping trip | me | detroit | mi | elegant | NEEDED NEW RAGS |
| EARLY CALL | me | Denver | CO | THANKFUL | I WAS WARNED ABOUT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME & made it to work on time this year. WHEW! |
| ROLLER SKATES! | me! | Washington D C | D C | ECSTATIC! | MY SIS got roller Skates for her Birthday AND when she made her BIRTHDAY wish it was THAT I HAD ROLLER SKATES TOO. Our parents took us straight to Sears ROebuck & WE have been Skating Together ALL DAY! |
| note | me | BOISE | ID | Remembered | old friend I thought had fogotten me. |
| WASHED MOMS' CAR | her | BOULDER CITY | NV | LIKE A SPRING BLOSSOM | MYSELF RETURNING SOME of the BLOSSOMIG thoughtfulness I always get from her |
| MADE SOUP ENOUGH TO SHARE | OLDER NEIGHBORS | FORT MYERS | FL | THOUGHTFUL | TRY NOT TO FORGET THE AGED HAVE A HARDER TIME cooking up a NUTRICIOUS meal |
| suggestions for farm | farmer | sterling | co | ENLIVENED! | Some forget how LONG winters can seem to farmers in their less active months |
| INFO ABOUT a BOOK | NEW WAYS to say I LOVE YOU to ALL | TOPEKA | KS | REBORN!AM saying I LOVE YOU TO FAMILY, FRIENDS , AND IN MY MIND to CELEBRATORS , SUFFERERS, ALL WHO LIVE THIS AMAZING ADVENTURE OF PEAKS & VALLEYS THAT WE KNOW | AS LIVING LIFE!!!! |
| $ for EASTER clothes | SINGLE MOM WITH 8 & 10 yr old | New Orleans | LA | HUMBLE | THAT someone remembered that hurricane aftermath still keeps hitting |
| SENDOFF | ME | san francisco | CA | WONDERFUL | OFF to see new GRANDBABY IN midwest with good wishes & a dear group gift....SOOOO thoughtful. |
| offer of a ride | HUBBY & ME | NEDERLAND | co | We got OLD & had to give up our car | neighbor came right over & told us NOT TO WORRY abt DOCTOR Appts. She will drive us there. WOW |
| apology | group | Santa Barbara | CA | I hadn't realized my prejudice at first | when I mulled over my comment I immediately said to group," I was wrong to push an ill formed OPINION on all of you. They were understanding & even called me brave for reassessing & apologizing |
| graciousness | me | Albany | N Y | happily humbled | Felt permission to be myself though I didn't bow to a custom that I felt was not thoughtful |
| AMAZING GIFT! | me | Boulder | CO | WARMED by the loving generosity of the giver | she tolm please return if you don't NEED. I recieved $ back & purchased my hearts' delight! |
| Let someone into the long line of traffic. | a stranger | Longmont | CO | Pleased that I could help someone get on with their day | A big smile and a wave |
| givesmehope.com | people around the world | everywhere | anywhere | hopeful | there are good people in the world |
| Friends gave us an older four door vehicle we desperately needed for our two young daughters | My husband and I | Schenectady | NY | Incredibly Blessed | Safer travels with our kids. |
| Made dinner for me after sugery | Lindsay | Erie | CO | Great to know so many cared | |
| made curtains for a friend whose home is being foreclosed on and she is going to be living in a fith wheel trailer that was given to her. I let her pick the fabric from my own personal fabric and then made 4 complete sets of curtains. | elderly friend | Dacono | CO | glad to be able to use abilities I have been blessed with to help someone else. | she loved them! |
| Breakfast in bed | me! | Parker | CO | Cherished | Started my Saturday out right! |
| invitation to a movie | ME | DALLAS | TX | PLEASED | I'm new in this apt complex so it was GOOD to make a connection |
| read to a blind | friend | saratoga | fl | comforting | ENJOYED by both |
| volentering for middle schoolers | hundreds of teens all over | Lake City | MI | cant even begin to discribe the feeling... Kids where having the time of there life and the ability to be able to bring that to them is way past words. and i made life long friends who will always be there for me! | Hundreds of mid-west kids now beleive in Jesus! |
| ride from a stranger | me | DALLAS | TX | touched by an angel | good that some OLDER PEOPLE STILL THINK TO GIVE a YOUNGSTER A HAND UP! |
| PLAYED GUITAR | OLDSTERS at nursing home | Louisville | co | GREAT! | Livened things UP! |
| Home MADE IRISH SODA BREAD | mom & dad | BOULDER | CO | IRISH ! | SON REMEMBERED OUR HERITAGE & started ST PATS' feast EARLY |
| Gift of empty CDs | me | louisville | co | pampered | friend KNEW I had some music to record |
| made dinner | Mr. Lonely Heart | Bangor | ME | Compassionate | He needed to TALK it out |
| A stranger held the door when he saw I had my hands full | Me | Superior | Colorado | Grateful! Less stressed! | I didn't have to struggle to open the door or set my stuff in the snow to get the door open! |
| sent out health email | six who could be suseptble to stroke | Biloxi | ms | CARING | KNOWN FACT: one of first symptos of stroke is inability to KEEP TONGUE IN CENTER of mouth....IF you suspect ask person to show his/her tongue. If tongue hangs to the side that is a symptom of stroke. Also: person can't lift his/her ARMS OVER HEAD. , CAN'T SMILE & OFTEN cannot make a simple sentence |
| FRESH look at my apartment house | 3 new renters ased to coffee | Biloxi | ms | thoughtful | they met some of their new neighbors AND we ALL got to know each other better |
| TOOK neighbor shopping | her | WILMINGTON | DL | interesed & caring | GOOD TIME out of a routine duty |
| A welcoming staff and a great lunch at Dora's Mexican Restaurant | Sky Vista Kids | Aurora | Co | We had a wonderful time and got to use our Spanish with the wait staff! It made us feel more confident | A better understanding of our new skills |
| STAMPS! | A sheet of stamps FOR ME! | Fort MYers | FL | TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL | I will send letters ....VALENTINES ALL year long in honor of such thoughtfulness |
| I received endless support from my friends after an awful week. | Me | Boulder | CO | Like I had something more to live for. | Without them, I'm not sure if I would've made it out of this week alive. |
| INVITATION toLUNCH | ME | GRAND JUNCTION | CO | HAPPYJOY in being included | Something to look forward to |
| loan of book | me | Boulder | co | That I CAN ACHIEVE ...THE SPONTANEOUS FULLFILLMENT OF DESIRE | AM following Deepak Chopra Mantras & Ideals into a greater pattern of love & forgiveness |
| LISTENED | troubled youth | dallas | tx | helpful | seemed calmer. More able to cope. |
| I told my friend that went into sergury that i'm glad he made it through | My friend named Mason | Aurora | Colorado | nice | happyness |
| hQlwoCUmORDSnRHY | muzepxbg | New York | NY | EbnnqUqqVrlCqRNNLFE | ltwJG7 |
| LESSONS in MANDALAS | me | FORT WORTH | TX | somewhat more enlightened about EASTERN WISDOM | More thoughtful of our dear planet & my demands of it |
| RETURNED PURCHASE | for me | Dallas | TX | RESPOnsible | Friend is helping me see my shopping addiction |
| TOLD JOYS OF R2K | 5 new friends | BOULDER | CO | HAPPY | 5 WHO WILL BE COMFORTED IF THEY TAKE TIME TO READ KINDNESS REPORTS |
| Received wonderful donation from Rastar Printing for non-profit event invitations, in name of Resort 2 Kindness | Resort 2 Kindness | Englewood | Colorado | Appreciative | Beautiful invitation to help raise money for Jeremy Bloom's Wish of a Lifetime The Evening Affair Gala and Fund Raiser |
| GET WELL MESSAGE | Friend in need of cheer | GOLDEN | CO | in touch | happiness to RECEIVER AND TO THE GIVER! |
| HELPED A READER | First grader | Berkeley | ca | kind & patient | A troubled reader has more cofidence |
| took care of a friends pet rat for the weekend | friend & rat | BOULDER CITY | nv | thoughtful | did somethig that took me OUT of my comfort zone |
| LISTENED | original music | BUTTE | MONTANA | supportive of a new ,young talent | SHE APPRECATED feed back |
| TOLD YOU, | DEAR READER | BOULDER | CO | ELECTRIC! | DAVID BROOKS, the columnist has said " IF Seniors REALLY GET ACTIVE & BACK WHOLEHEARTEDLY THE BEST in our government THEY could make a HUGE Difference! COME ON SENIORS & SHOW the nation WE ARE CARING THINKERS who can STUDY POLITICS BEYOND PARTisanism & be part of the solution to our dear land. |
| EARLY VALENTINE | US | Memphis | tn | ELATED! | HIT THE SPOT...LOVE SWEET LOVE ...lifting my world! |
| POsitive call | me | Detroit | MI | OK | HOPE! just when I was ready to give up! |
| 2$ to send on ! | TO DRS WITHOUT BOARDERS | LONGMONT | CO | ACTIVE | EVERY BIT HELPS! |
| A FOOTBALL PARTY | organized for a shut-in | sANTA CRUZ | CA | expanDED!the SWEETNESS OF THE PLANNER | ONE SHUT-IN HAPPY! |
| listened | teller of sad story | waco | tx | patient | teller seemed relieved by sharing |
| FREE LESSONS | CONDO TENENTS | PHILLY | pa | GIVING & CARING | GRATEFULNESS |
| appreciation message | me | Detroit | MI | BLESSED | MY happy heart |
| dentist took me directly in | me with a toothache | Des Moines | Iowa | respected | antibiotics taking away pressure & pain |
| handmade bookmark | me | PHILLY | PA | honored | a new possible friend |
| A CUPBOARD | MA & PA | DETROIT | mi | we are so thankful for thoughtful help | COULDN'T have hung it by ourselves |
| LUNCH | Recent widow | new orleans | la | kind | she felt the dearness of loving carimg |
| I received respect, kindness and understanding from many others. | me, myself, and I | The B-D | Colorado | fabulously wonderful | everything. |
| someone told me they would make me feel better when I was sick. | Julie | Carrot Ville | Nebraska | I felt like I was more needed. :] | I was happier. :D |
| INVICTUS is the name of Mandela movie | Everyone who reads this | Louisville | co | PROUD TO SHARE | Hope to give inspiration to others |
