(Story originally published in The Kindersley Clarion.) Christmas is coming, and five-year-old Kinley Hildebrandt and her parents, Candis and Justin, and big brother Cohen would love nothing more than to receive a call saying a liver donor has been found for Kinley. It’s been four weeks since Kinley was placed on a waiting list for… Continue reading A Different Kind of Christmas List
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People encouraged to perform acts of kindness to mark Becca Schofield Day
Source: The Canadian Press, September 5, 2018 Eighteen-year-old Rebecca Schofield of Riverview, N.B. died Feb. 17 after a battle with brain cancer. People are being asked to perform acts of kindness in remembrance of a young New Brunswick woman who inspired good deeds before dying of cancer. The provincial government has proclaimed Sept. 15 the… Continue reading People encouraged to perform acts of kindness to mark Becca Schofield Day
Teddy Bears Anonymous
Teddy Bears Anonymous, an organization aimed to bring a smile to the faces of sick children is now available at the Kindersley Hospital and from the EMS team. A local Kindersley family, the Hildebrandt family, knows just how much of an impact Teddy Bears Anonymous can have on young children that are scared and hurting.… Continue reading Teddy Bears Anonymous
Raising Kids the Right Way Goes a Long Way
These are a couple of entries that were recorded in a newspaper contest where teens were asked to imitate deep thoughts. A 15-year-old wrote, “I believe you should live each day as if it is your last, which is why I don’t have any clean laundry because, come on, who wants to wash clothes on… Continue reading Raising Kids the Right Way Goes a Long Way
Tennessee firefighter hailed a hero after photo of him cradling crying baby goes viral
Source: Jessica Vomiero, Global News, June 6, 2018 A Tennessee firefighter is being hailed a hero after a photo of him comforting a crying baby at the scene of a car crash went viral on Wednesday. According to a Facebook post uploaded by the Chattanooga Fire Department, the photo was taken after Capt. Chris Blazek arrived at the… Continue reading Tennessee firefighter hailed a hero after photo of him cradling crying baby goes viral
Evan Leversage’s mom heading to India for movie inspired by his last Christmas
Source: Liam Casey, The Canadian Press, April 09, 2018 Evan’s story is being adapted by Indian filmmaker Srijit Mukherji in a movie called “Uma.” A Canadian mother will be heading to India to watch the premiere of a film inspired by the story of her seven-year-old son, who got to celebrate Christmas in October before he… Continue reading Evan Leversage’s mom heading to India for movie inspired by his last Christmas
It’s Better Than Magic
“What’s your father’s occupation?” the teacher asked the new student in class. “He’s a magician,” he replied. “How interesting!” said the teacher. “What’s his favorite trick?” “Sawing people in half.” was the boy’s quick response. “Wow!” exclaimed the teacher, and then asked, “Do you have any brothers or sisters?” “One half brother and two half… Continue reading It’s Better Than Magic
It’s Common on the Prairies
A travel agent looked up from his desk to see an older lady and an older man peering in his shop window, looking longingly at posters of glamorous destinations. The agent had had a prosperous week and was feeling generous. He called the seniors into his office and said, “I realize it may be difficult for… Continue reading It’s Common on the Prairies
Porch lights turn on across continent for N.B. teen behind good-deed movement
Source: Aly Thomson, The Canadian Press, February 19, 2018 Porch lights have been turning on across North America in honour of a New Brunswick teenager who turned a terminal prognosis into an online movement that inspired acts of kindness around the globe. Rebecca Schofield died of brain cancer in Moncton on Saturday evening at the age… Continue reading Porch lights turn on across continent for N.B. teen behind good-deed movement
A side of generosity: N.B. restaurant serves homeless for free
Source: Jeff Lagerquist, CTV News, January 21, 2018 A Syrian-Canadian restaurateur is taking two hours every day to serve up some compassion in Moncton, N.B. Elian Elias’s pizza and Middle Eastern fare is on the house for anyone without a home if they drop by Mama’s Restaurant at the right time. It’s a gesture he said… Continue reading A side of generosity: N.B. restaurant serves homeless for free