Stories of Good Deeds on National Public Radio

Stories of good deeds was the topic of today’s show on the regular National Public Radio piece known as Morning Edition. The point of today’s segment was to reinforce that very often one small gesture, no matter how miniscule it may seem at the time, can often have a significant impact on someone’s life.

Good Deeds Remembered

Several stories were relayed, and one particular tale touched on a daughter’s memories of watching her mother stop to feed a homeless man while their family enjoyed a park picnic years ago. That small deed set the daughter’s ongoing penchant for helping others and contributing to charitable efforts at every opportunity. If there’s one thing to be learned from those who give, it’s the associated air of positivity surrounding the act can spread far and wide, influencing others to do the same and make a difference.

In another story, co-workers helped out a fellow colleague at Christmas, who had been off work due to illness. His co-workers helped to give their fellow employee a Christmas for his family by donating their remaining vacation days to him, so that he could receive a full pay check. Other stories of good deeds highlighted children helping out other children – one simple but heart warming story focussed on a child befriending the new kid in class, and another story touched on a child who takes books to younger children and reads to them.

The people in receipt of these random acts of kindness were obviously touched by the actions of these inspiring individuals, prompting them to recount these stories on national radio. People are often reticent to give their hard-earned money to those in need, but the world would obviously benefit from more charitable acts across the globe. Ditch the trend of cynicism and start spreading hope in your neck of the woods. You never know, your actions may snowball into something huge and infectiously positive!

If you wish to give to charity, you too can have a lasting impact on the lives of people – visit Microgiving.com and see what good deeds are available for you to contribute today.

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