Helping Hands Gift Cards (January 2017)
In January, 37 of our staff members were given $10 gift cards to promote random acts of kindness in the community. Many of them then contributed their own money to the acts as well. Here are a few of the stories they told us:
As parents we pray that our children will be transported safely to and from school, practices, field trips and sporting events. All too often those drivers that make this possible without being recognized. At SHS, Mr. Bernard makes this happen every day!! We appreciate you Mr. Bernard!!! Have dinner on us after the game.
Today I visited East Pavilion, a place myself and many other people in our community are familiar with, as they take care of loved ones very dear to us. My granddad was a resident of EP and one thing that truly helped brighten his day there was the birds. When Bronco asked us to help spread some kindness into the community I instantly thought of EP and helping to keep the adorable birds there for all of the residents to enjoy. Thanks to Katie and Buck at EP for accepting the bird feeder and food! I hope the little birdies, and of course the squirrels that come too, will help make someone's day there just a little brighter.
In general nurses, doctors and medical office staff have a pretty tough and demanding job. The staff of Virginia Oncology Associates at Obici and Southampton Memorial hospital have proven to do this job with heart and care. They have made an incredible impact within our community by doing this (and so much more) with a smile on their faces. They have touched my life personally and I couldn't think of any individuals more deserving of this intentional act of kindness. They were so excited to be treated to Panera Breakfast on Bronco FCU.
Today I noticed a man collecting carts at Walmart. While this task does not come as physically easy for him as it would for others, it doesn't prevent him from doing his job. I wanted to make sure he knew that his hard work has not gone unnoticed. (Added note: the man is working to care for an invalid son and his wife who had to have her leg amputated.)