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USA Today
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Watch how one stranger made this boy's day with a Random Act of Kindness at the skate park!
Talk about a kickflip of fate! When TJ begged his mom to stop at a skatepark on their way home from picking up his bike from the shop, she had no clue what was about to unfold. TJ had been trying to learn some new tricks when suddenly a kind stranger stepped in to help the beginner master "dropping in" on his board. Amazed by the stranger's simple act of kindness, TJ's mom began to record the impromptu lesson. And in no time, TJ had learned the new tricks and was dropping in all on his own! Watch below to see how one stranger made this boy's day with a Random Act of Kindness at the skate park! "I was hanging out in the car watching and it was the sweetest thing" Mom remarked. "It warms my heart and I hope he remembers this for the rest of his life." Thanks to the stranger, TJ is grinding his way to pro boarder in no time! Watch below to see more Random Acts of Kindness videos! When it comes to kindness, little things can mean a lot. During Random Acts of Kindness Week, starting on February 9, we celebrate the many good deeds that help make the world a better place. The phrase 'practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty' was coined in 1982 by magazine writer and editor Anne Herbert. Thirteen years later, her words inspired the creation of Random Acts of Kindness Week by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, encouraging people to be kind and pay it forward. There are many ways to participate in Random Acts of Kindness Week, from big gestures like donating blood to simpler acts like paying for a stranger's coffee or walking a friend's dog. Whatever you do, the goal is to make kindness the norm for the week and beyond, because we all benefit when kindness and generosity become a way of life. Check out our playlist of videos showcasing random acts of kindness in action. And don't forget to share your own acts of kindness with us on social media using the hashtag #RandomActsofHumankind. Humankindis your go-to spot for good news!Click hereto submit your uplifting, cute, or inspiring video moments for us to feature. Also,click here to subscribe to our newsletter, bringing our top stories of the week straight to your inbox.
USA Today
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Watch how strangers came together to help an elderly man with road troubles
Watch how strangers came together to help an elderly man with road troubles Show Caption Hide Caption Random Acts of Kindness: Strangers help driver pick up spilled cargo Several men jumped out of their respective cars to help a stranger in Merritt Island, Florida. The driver's timber fell out of his truck onto the busy road. Everyone has bad days. For one elderly man hauling timber in his pickup truck, this day was off to a rough start. While driving down a busy road in Merritt Island, Florida, his entire load of wooden beams fell onto the road behind the truck, causing a moment of panic in the street. Instead of just watching the elderly gentleman try to manually reload the wood himself, strangers began to get out of their cars left and right to assist. Many hands make light work as they say, and the extra help made it a quick cleanup! The woman who filmed the video was so inspired by this random act of kindness from her boyfriend and others that she decided to pull out her phone to capture the moment. "We live in a time where people would rather gawk and stare rather than help anyone, it was a moment of excitement to see all these gentleman coming to the aid of the older man" she reflected. Timber falls, but kindness always rises to the occasion! Watch how strangers came together to help an elderly man with road troubles below. Take a moment to watch these other random acts of kindness captured on camera! During Random Acts of Kindness Week, starting on February 9, we celebrate the many good deeds that help make the world a better place. The phrase 'practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty' was coined in 1982 by magazine writer and editor Anne Herbert. Thirteen years later, her words inspired the creation of Random Acts of Kindness Week by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, encouraging people to be kind and pay it forward. There are many ways to participate in Random Acts of Kindness Week, from big gestures like donating blood to simpler acts like paying for a stranger's coffee or walking a friend's dog. Whatever you do, the goal is to make kindness the norm for the week and beyond, because we all benefit when kindness and generosity become a way of life. You can share your own acts of kindness with us on social media using the hashtag #RandomActsofHumankind. Humankind is your go-to spot for good news! Click here to submit your uplifting, cute, or inspiring video moments for us to feature. Also, click here to subscribe to our newsletter, bringing our top stories of the week straight to your inbox.
USA Today
12-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Watch a stranger pay a family's restaurant bill to honor a 'great dad'
A father was left in tears over a random act of kindness from a stranger during a family breakfast. Doctor J Mack Slaughter was at a restaurant in Texas with his wife and three children when they asked for the bill. To their surprise, the waitress told them a stranger who'd been watching them had paid their $85 bill before he left. She then handed them the receipt and a note from the man. Watch the video above to hear the appreciative words that left a father in tears. The note, from one dad to another, thanked Dr. J Mack for being the father his family needed. "I immediately welled up. I couldn't control my tears," the doctor explained. "These random acts of kindness are so powerful. They remind us that despite all the bad in the world, there is so much good, too." Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Take a moment to watch these other random acts of kindness captured on camera! During Random Acts of Kindness Week, starting on February 9, we celebrate the many good deeds that help make the world a better place. The phrase 'practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty' was coined in 1982 by magazine writer and editor Anne Herbert. Thirteen years later, her words inspired the creation of Random Acts of Kindness Week by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, encouraging people to be kind and pay it forward. There are many ways to participate in Random Acts of Kindness Week, from big gestures like donating blood to simpler acts like paying for a stranger's coffee or walking a friend's dog. Whatever you do, the goal is to make kindness the norm for the week and beyond, because we all benefit when kindness and generosity become a way of life. You can share your own acts of kindness with us on social media using the hashtag #RandomActsofHumankind.
USA Today
11-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Watch this random act of kindness as a Good Samaritan helps a stray dog across the street
A motorcyclist became a guardian angel when he spotted a wandering dog trying to cross a busy street in Bangkok, Thailand. City traffic can be hard to negotiate for people, but it's a dangerous nightmare for a wandering dog! What's more, traffic in the Thailand capital, Bangkok, can be notoriously unrelenting! So, when a stranger spotted a lone dog trying to cross a busy road, he stopped to offer a helping hand. Watch the video above to see a man's random act of kindness toward a stray dog. Having parked his motorcycle, the man waited with the patient pooch at his side for a gap in the traffic. Then, when the road momentarily cleared, he guided the dog to safety. Take a moment to watch these other random acts of kindness captured on camera! Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. During Random Acts of Kindness Week, starting on February 14, we celebrate the many good deeds that help make the world a better place. The phrase 'practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty' was coined in 1982 by magazine writer and editor Anne Herbert. Thirteen years later, her words inspired the creation of Random Acts of Kindness Week by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, encouraging people to be kind and pay it forward. There are many ways to participate in Random Acts of Kindness Week, from big gestures like donating blood to simpler acts like paying for a stranger's coffee or walking a friend's dog. Whatever you do, the goal is to make kindness the norm for the week and beyond, because we all benefit when kindness and generosity become a way of life. You can share your own acts of kindness with us on social media using the hashtag #RandomActsofHumankind.
USA Today
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Random Acts of Kindness Week: Watch a caring driver give an umbrella to a man in the rain
Random Acts of Kindness Week: Watch a caring driver give an umbrella to a man in the rain Show Caption Hide Caption Random Acts of Kindness Week: Watch a stranger's warm act on a rainy day A man in wheelchair was waiting at a red light in the rain in Chanthaburi, Thailand when a kind stranger gifted him an umbrella from the car. On a rainy day in Chanthaburi, Thailand, one random act of kindness made all the difference. At a street crossing, a man in a wheelchair was getting drenched while waiting for the light to turn green. Suddenly, a car pulled up beside him. Through the window, a thoughtful stranger handed him an unexpected gift. Watch the video above to see this moment of humanity captured on a dashboard camera! Take a moment to watch these other random acts of kindness captured on camera! During Random Acts of Kindness Week, starting on February 14, we celebrate the many good deeds that help make the world a better place. The phrase 'practice random kindness and senseless acts of beauty' was coined in 1982 by magazine writer and editor Anne Herbert. Thirteen years later, her words inspired the creation of Random Acts of Kindness Week by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, encouraging people to be kind and pay it forward. There are many ways to participate in Random Acts of Kindness Week, from big gestures like donating blood to simpler acts like paying for a stranger's coffee or walking a friend's dog. Whatever you do, the goal is to make kindness the norm for the week and beyond, because we all benefit when kindness and generosity become a way of life. You can share your own acts of kindness with us on social media using the hashtag #RandomActsofHumankind. Humankind is your go-to spot for good news! Click here to submit your uplifting, cute, or inspiring video moments for us to feature. Also, click here to subscribe to our newsletter bringing our top stories of the week straight to your inbox.
