A Christmas story
In January 2006, a fire destroyed a family’s home. In that fire were all the belongings of a six-year-old boy, including his Christmas presents. A classmate from his school who had a birthday around then asked her parents if she could give all her gifts to the boy. That act of kindness will forever warm my heart because the boy is my grandson. —Donna Kachnowski
Through sickness and health
My neighbours, Jay and Treva, have been the best since we moved in. When my husband got brain cancer, they helped with garden work. When Jim passed away, they were always helping me, anything they could. Meals, yard work, snow removal, putting my garbage bin away when I would forget. They still continue to care for me and if they don’t see me outside in a while they text to make sure I am alright and not down or anything. I know I can always count on them to be there for me no matter what happens! —Shelly Golay
Kind-hearted better half
During COVID, there are orphans whose birthdays are not getting celebrated or they are not getting any gifts from their well-wishers. At this hard time, my wife (Neelam Singhal) collected birthday boxes, gifts and birthday crowns and started calling various organisations that could accept them. She was able to connect with one and drove there to donate. She felt so happy doing something for them that she almost cried when she returned. I am lucky to have such a kind-hearted better half. —Manuj Singhal
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