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 ...

04/06/2024

📚✨ 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...

01/27/2024

Kindness Through the Eyes of Journalist Cynthia Mulligan

The first stop in my television career was Citytv, a local Toronto television station as famous for its non-conformist, razzmatazz style of broadcasting the news, as it was for the unforgettable cast of characters populating its newscasts, including Anne Mroczkowski, Colin Vaughan, Bob Hunter and Jojo Chintoh, to name a few.

My dream of working in a newsroom, writing stories, going on shoots and helping out at live events & elections, actually came true thanks to the kindness and generosity of someone who became one of my first mentors, and a friend, CityNews reporter Cynthia Mulligan.

Cynthia has been covering Toronto’s education, politics and general assignment beats for more than 25 years and she is as beloved by viewers and local leaders, as she is by her peers.

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The first stop in my television career was Citytv, a local Toronto television station as famous for its non-conformist, razzmatazz style of broadcasting the news, as it was for the unforgettable cast of characters populating its newscasts, including Anne Mroczkowski, Colin Vaughan, Bob Hunter and Jo...

01/27/2024

The science behind 50 Days of Kindness

You’re rushing between meetings, on to your 5th or 6th of the day. You’re thinking about what to make for dinner, who’s going to walk the dog and how you’re going to get your kids to dance or hockey on time. Sound familiar?

Then, out of nowhere, a stranger buys you a coffee. For no reason — just to be kind. And that one random act of kindness lifts your frazzled mood and changes your whole day.

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Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. -Dalai Lama You’re rushing between meetings, on to your 5th or 6th of the day. You’re thinking about what to make for dinner, who’s going to walk the dog and how you’re going to get your kids to dance or hockey on time. Sound familiar? Then, ...

01/27/2024

We are SUPER excited to tell you our BIG news!! Our big news is that our family just published a children's book.

“Jake and Toby’s Big Adventure” is the newest project from our 50 Days of Kindness initiative (https://lnkd.in/gCsGuc4P) and features our two adorable pups teaching children about the power of spreading kindness and helping others in their community.

We would be so very grateful if you’d consider buying a copy or two for the kids, nieces, nephews, grandkids, students or the wee ones in your life. And we’d be even more grateful if you would take the time to leave a nice review on Amazon. :)

And big thanks to our talented illustrator Sarah Fountain!

Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/gT4H7Q5w. Feel free to pass it on to anyone you know who may be interested… and don’t forget to follow us on Instagram - !

01/27/2024

Happy New Year and thanks to everyone who participated in our fourth year of Kindness Challenges. Here are a few highlights below from 2023, which includes supporting the and helping out at the local Food Bank.

50 Days of Kindness has evolved into a purpose-driven organization that puts kindness into the world to improve the well-being of individuals and inspire people to make positive contributions to society & toward a healthier planet. We do this by running annual kindness challenges, promoting influential changemakers, and developing content & educational materials to inspire and empower everyone, everywhere about the power of kindness. We’re proud to share that our first children’s book called Jake and Toby’s big Adventure will be published shortly, which is focused on teaching children about the .

YOUR FINAL CHALLENGE TODAY is to continue your kindness journey and perform a random act of kindness for someone today.

Please visit https://lnkd.in/g4uNdQ-B to view this year’s Challenge and sign up for our 50 Days of Kindness newsletter, so you don’t miss a thing! Thank you again for following along on our campaign, and we wish you health, happiness, and all good things for 2024!

01/27/2024

During the pandemic in 2020 our family was motivated to start '50 Days of Kindness’ as a way to help others in our community, and to learn together about the power of kindness to help, heal and build resilience.

Four years later, 50 Days of Kindness has evolved into a purpose-driven organization that puts kindness into the world to improve the well-being of individuals and inspire people to make positive contributions to society, and towards a healthier planet. We do this by running an annual Kindness Challenge, promoting influential change makers, and developing content & educational materials to inspire and empower everyone, everywhere about the power of kindness.

Please visit our website (https://lnkd.in/gtVkagkZ) and sign up for our newsletter to stay in touch and keep up to date on kindness-inspired stories from around the world.

We hope you’ll consider following our daily kindness challenges on Instagram (https://lnkd.in/gCrZkXbb). They’re a lot of fun!

Today is our official kickoff for 2023 and as it’s Canada’s Remembrance Day, YOUR CHALLENGE today is to take a moment to honour a Canadian Veteran.

Here are a few ideas:
- Wear a poppy
- Attend a Remembrance Day ceremony in your community
- Visit this website to view first-hand video & audio accounts from Canadian Veterans to learn what they experienced on the front lines and their recollections, so many years later: https://lnkd.in/gHBguAAU