50 Days of Kindness

07/16/2024

Oh heyyyy - looks like we’re in our 1st bookstore! And Caversham Booksellers is not just any bookstore but one of our all-time favourites AND North America’s largest mental health bookstore. So excited! Jake and Toby’s Big Adventure is all about spreading kindness in your community, and acts of kindness are scientifically proven to improve your mental health, so it’s a perfect fit. Big thanks to Joe, Ben and the whole team Caversham Booksellers. 📚❤️📚.

07/07/2024

Transforming Generosity into a World-Changing Force!

"Generosity? Too small to change the world? Think again. Just like a tiny virus can shut down the global economy, small acts of kindness can create powerful waves of positive change. Imagine a world where kindness is as infectious as fear or anger.

At TED, sharing content freely sparked a global movement. Thousands of TEDx events, millions of views, and countless acts of generosity followed. This shows that generosity, creativity, and courage can amplify kindness and create a ripple effect that transforms lives.

Let's make generosity go viral. Be brave, give what you can, and be amazed at what happens next.

Discover more about these incredible stories and how you can cultivate infectious generosity in Chris Anderson’s new book, "Infectious Generosity." Grab your copy today and join the kindness revolution!

What would happen to humanity if generosity went viral? Sharing transformative stories from around the world, head of TED Chris Anderson outlines why the time has come for the internet to realize its power to supercharge small acts of kindness, changing lives at a scale never experienced before. Lea...

06/03/2024

*** Big News *** The 50 Days of Kindness team has just launched an AI-powered assistant called “The Kindness Coach” available in the GPT Store powered by OpenAI's ChatGPT platform. This innovative FREE tool is designed to inspire and guide anyone - parents, educators, business professionals and employers, as well as community leaders and young people, toward more compassionate, sustainable and kindness-inspired practices.

Whether you’ve just had a recent setback and you’re not sure how to get back on track, if you’d like to support a friend who’s going through a tough time but you’re not sure what to say, or perhaps you’re a parent or teacher who is looking for new & innovative ways to use kindness to help your family or students thrive by focusing on empathy and compassion, The Kindness Coach can assist.

Step 1: Log in or sign up for ChatGPT at https://chatgpt.com/
Step 2: Go to "Explore GPTs” - type in “The Kindness Coach”
Step 3: Start chatting. Use the prompts provided or try one of your own.

The Kindness Coach can transform and enrich our daily lives in many ways. Here’s our most recent blog post “Meet The Kindness Coach - an AI-powered Kindness Assistant”. Check it out to learn more. https://www.50daysofkindness.com/post/meet-the-kindness-coach-an-ai-powered-kindness-assistant

05/05/2024

A heartwarming story of from Steve Hartman on CBS Sunday Morning "A young boy's , rewarded -- In Baton Rouge, La., nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. thought he'd found an opportunity to help a homeless person, when he spotted a disheveled man standing outside a coffee shop. Kevin offered the man, Matt Busbice, a dollar bill – the only money he had. Steve Hartman reports on the boy's selfless act, and what he received in return."

In Baton Rouge, La., nine-year-old Kelvin Ellis Jr. thought he'd found an opportunity to help a homeless person, when he spotted a disheveled man standing outside a coffee shop. Kevin offered the man, Matt Busbice, a dollar bill – the only money he had. Steve Hartman reports on the boy's selfless ...

04/24/2024

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04/06/2024

📚✨ Calling all parents with big hearts! ✨🎈Looking for a unique way to spread kindness at your child's birthday party? 🎉 How about including a copy of our new book, “Jake & Toby’s Big Adventure: Teaching Children About the Power of Kindness” in the loot bags? 📖💕 We're looking for a few volunteer parents to help us kick this initiative off, with a goal of inspiring the next generation to spread love and compassion with every page turned.
If you're interested in making a difference, DM us to get involved! 🌟 Here’s a link to the book on Amazon to learn more: https://www.amazon.ca/Jake-Tobys-Big-Adventure-Teaching/dp/173822631X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1IXONL4B30I8N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Xou3UWasjshiPO4EjR6BFQGYl3H0LnTNfMqKT7Cxe2FbBHL8H1s9N_wMqac_uEz3cHUsYm3W6x8obw6SXYZRxcUtSdzj4cUsH7pFvZUEzHW2_fKjJg0MKQjd5vKVXAZFYk0QueGL2FMFsj01-ePDpPhB-ddtWFltDWcmuryrBB4.u6MLoEro36naB4kaV9UlTXJAh5-htRKhM7T0wOtUqAk&dib_tag=se&keywords=jake+and+toby&qid=1712424086&sprefix=%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1

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Jake & Toby's Big Adventure: Teaching children about the power of kindness

03/31/2024

Over the last four years, we have seen that small acts of have a ripple effect. Kindness is also a key enabler to building , which helps us all navigate unpredictable challenges and bounce back from setbacks.

Read our recent 50 Days of Kindness blog to learn more about the power of kindness, and access a new resources section on our website with educational materials for parents, teachers, businesses and anyone with an interest in using kindness to make the world a better place.

By Matt Sherman: The Dalai Lama is quoted saying, “just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into the water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.” This quote resonates with the team at 50 Days of Kindness. We’re a purpose-driven organization that puts kind...

02/27/2024

Excited to share some amazing news! A generous gift has been given to a medical school in the Bronx, ensuring that future generations of aspiring doctors can pursue their without the burden of tuition fees. This incredible act of kindness will undoubtedly transform countless lives and pave the way for a brighter future in healthcare.

A retired professor made a staggering donation that will ensure current and future students won't pay a dime.

02/17/2024

Happy Random Acts of Kindness Day! To celebrate, we’ve launched our very first 50 Days of Kindness newsletter, with bite-sized kindness news from around the world and tips on incorporating kindness into your every day.

In today’s edition, learn about our new children’s book featuring our adorable pups and a story on the science of kindness. Check us out and subscribe, so you don’t miss out!

Click to read the newsletter today: https://shoutout.wix.com/so/73OsQrOwm?languageTag=en

01/27/2024

Lessons From the 'Kindness Boomerang' Effect

For Orly Wahba, a highly respected educator, author and public speaker, teaching others about the power of kindness has become more than a mission. It’s a way of life. “If kindness is done right, if we’re able to empower people to recognize their value, then they are going to become more productive. There is going to be more innovation in the world, greater connection. That is my goal with this movement,” she says.

A former middle school teacher turned entrepreneur, Orly learned from her students just how impactful immersing yourself in acts of kindness, compassion and empathy can be. She realized that incorporating these values into her lesson plans holistically could help to engage and empower young people in a way that she could never have imagined.

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For Orly Wahba, a highly respected educator, author and public speaker, teaching others about the power of kindness has become more than a mission. It’s a way of life. “If kindness is done right, if we’re able to empower people to recognize their value, then they are going to become more produ...

01/27/2024

We Can All to Combat Climate Change

17 year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg said it best at the 2019 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

“I want you to act as if the house is on fire, because it is,” she told a packed crowd of the world’s top economists and financial experts.

Greta and many other young, passionate climate activists who are protesting a lack of action on climate change, are sounding the alarm on what they - and many others - view as an existential crisis that impacts all of us.

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17 year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg said it best at the 2019 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. “I want you to act as if the house is on fire, because it is,” she told a packed crowd of the world’s top economists and financial experts. Greta and many other young, passionate cl...