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Monday 19 October 2020
Here’s a round up of some lovely things people are doing for one another – from a teddy bear hunt to Gardaí walking senior citizens’ dogs.
This is what we need in life.
From helping the homeless and vulnerable children, to stopping in the rain to help change a flat tyre – here’s a list of Michael’s good deeds.
“It meant so much to me that for once I didn’t need to say ‘Oh I’m sorry, she has autism,’” her mam told DailyEdge.ie.
Faith in humanity restored <3
Completely heartwarming.
Proof that you can depend on the kindness of strangers.
Sweet, in more ways than one.
A crowdfunding page has also raised over $6000 in donations.
Proof that there are some good people in the world.
People are nice sometimes, aren’t they?
An uplifting story for your Thursday evening.
An uplifting story for your Thursday.
There are some good eggs out there.
Take a break and read about this random act of kindness.
She had arrived back to car to find a parking ticket on the windscreen.
There are some lovely people out there.
There are some lovely people out there.
Somebody’s day just got made.
Share your random acts of kindness. Because it’s Monday, and we all need a boost.
Did somebody say ‘national treasure’?
TheJournal.ie was nominated to carry out a random act of kindness. Watch the video…
Pain-free AND cost-free. Ideal.
Would you pay a restaurant bill for total strangers?
According to the New York Times, Jeffrey Hillman was seen over the weekend wandering the streets with no shoes again.
AN POST INTENDS to allow free postage to and from residents in nursing and care homes ahead of an expected tightening of restrictions on social movement.
Senders are advised to write ‘FREEPOST’ in capital letters on the envelope where they would usually put a stamp.
A statement from An Post said that the decision was made “recognising the increasing restrictions across the country” with a view to “bring a little joy”.
Fewer people send letters nowadays, opting for other forms of communication such as email, but some have started sending letters and postcards again amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
We want to know: How often do you post letters?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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