BubHub - Pay It Forward?

[woven_wings]

Hi Bubhubbers! :wave:

With the world like it is today (you only have to look at the news and its stories of devastation, heartache and pain) and the decreasing number of people, 'paying good deeds forward,' I wonder if you have ever though about making a difference, helping others, random acts of kindness etc?

I think about the thousands of bubhub members and I think if only even a few could stand up together as a united body and bring a 'random act of kindness' to someone's life and those people were able to 'pay it forward'. Imagine the amount of difference we could make...! If you have seen the movie 'pay it forward' you probably can see what I mean.

I have been stirred lately that the world is not going to change itself. It is the people who have had enough of the world and its rapid decline who need to stand up to make a difference. Even if its only a little difference... it is a difference.

I am a firm believer in random acts of kindness and I make them about of my life and day to day living. It just makes you feel like you are doing something to change lives.

So I was wondering, if there were any others out there, sick of the world and wanting to make a difference, who would be interested in coming together and making and difference and getting those to 'pay it forward'?

Here are some of the ideas I collected together... it's amazing what a few dollars can do. Most of these ideas wont weigh on your wallet but will make a huge difference for someone else.

* anonymously pay for/part pay for petrol for a stranger
* buy lunch for a homeless person
* randomly give away a pre-paid train or bus ticket
* buy flowers for a person you heard is struggling
* write letters to inmates or troops serving in Iraq
* clean up a neighbourhood park
* buy some new games/toys for the local children's hospital
* help out an organisation like UNICEF
* give clothes/baby items (unwanted) to Newborns in Need (www.newbornsinneed.org (http://www.newbornsinneed.org))
* invite women living in a shelter to a spa day or makeover, buy some groceries or pamper products
* buy some school supplies for a needy school or needy family
* buy coats/give your old coats to the homeless
* buy pet food and supplies for animals in the pound / animals of farmers effected by the drought
* search the local newspaper for stories about people in need and find ways to help them
* pay for part of a tab for a random family at a resturant
* buy food and prepare meals for elderly in the neighbourhood
* pay for/find a band/music group to give a concert at a local nursing home
* donate ipods to serving soilders
* support a terminally ill child and their family in anyway they need
* buy some new clothes for children from families in need

etc.



This may just be a silly idea, and if I dont get the responses I will know it wasnt meant to be, but Ive been stirred to 'stand up to make a difference.'

Are there those who would be interested in making a difference, sharing ideas and progress and 'paying it forward'? We may want to do a group bubhub project or seperate little ones or individual ones?

[oleander]

That's a great idea!:thumbsup:

[Mamaduke]

So when we do this random act of kindness do we then tell the person to 'pay it forward', just as in the movie (which, BTW Jon was a supporting actor in...oh c'mon I had to!:o )
I'm all for doing this but do you think that strangers would think you may be from a cult or something if you do something good and then start to explain what they need to do in return, to pay it forward?
Do you want us to post our acts of kindness?

Another suggestion;
*visit an assisted living hostel/home with your kids - my Mum works at one and says the residents just light up when children/babies come through the door.

Can't think of any more at the moment...it's too late!

[Becteria]

What a great idea Megs.....:wave:

[woven_wings]

Mamaduke - I agree on the 'its too late' point lol. All my thinking happens at night when I should be sleeping lol!

You would ask them to 'pay it forward', it is up to them as to whether you do so. If you didnt feel comfortable with doing this, its the whole random act of kindness thing, you stepped in and changed something for someone and hope that one day they might remember what happened to them and do something for someone else. I find that most of the time if you help someone they will often say... 'if I can ever do something for you in return..' and thats when I would mention the 'pay it forward' suggestion.

It would be up to you to post your acts of kindness if you wished to share or leave them anonymous. I believe it should be a personal choice.

:thumbsup: Thats a great suggestion also!

[tarrynbeck]

god bless you :smiliedance:

[Oscar's mum]

What a great idea, I am going to go out of my way more to do more 'acts of kindness'. I like to think I already do this already but now I will make a more of an effort:thumbsup:

[danielle13]

What a great idea :yes:
I can't think of anything else though, you've covered alot!

I've just had a look at the Newborns in Need website, they're in the US, but does anyone know if there's anything like that here in Australia??

[MilkOnTap]

What a fantastic idea! I actually haven't seen the movie but I have heard about it... Thank you for the refreshing reminder that we are all human and need to support each other!!!

Other suggestions -
* Pay for the car behind you when crossing a tollway
* Give your public transport seat to an elderly person (providing your not pg!)
* Let other car's merge in front of you - who knows when they'll get a chance next!
* Take in the next door neighbour's wheelie bin for them
* Give your Great Aunt Cecil a call - you know, the one you haven't spoken to for a good 2 or 3 years?
* Ask your child's school about the disadvantaged childrens programme that they run and ask how you can help

[jessgray]

woven_wings you certainly have gained a place among all our :angel:

here are my ideas:
*volunteer at the local animal shelter
*visit the elderly at a nursing home (i havent doen this for a while but they love kids:thumbsup: )
*work at a soup kitchen for the homeless
*help someone with their groceries
* help a mum (or dad) get a trolley that works

[rachdent]

HIya folks

I'm in! This same issue of the world being up **** creek without a paddle has been bothering me of late. I'll definately try to do more random acts. I also think it's really important that we instill these values in our kids. Not only going out of our way to show them that it's important to give/support other people, but day to day values such as sharing with little friends, looking out for family members, making presents instead of always buying them, etc.

Let's work together to fix the globe!!!

RACH!

PS. Has anyone got a copy of that book How to Change the WOrld for Ten Bucks? There's some great ideas in there.

[bekkyboo]

As always Megs - you are an angel.

Here are some of my random acts that i try and do:

*Help an elderly person accross the street
*Help someone when they are struggling
*Smile at strangers

Oh, The other day at the shops this little girl spilt her drink all over herself, and she was crying hysterically. Her poor mum had nothing to wipe her with to settle her down and clean her, so i went to our trolley, opened the babywipes that we were buying and took them too her. I know that if G was like that, i would have been really greatful for the hand.

Money here has been tight, so i dont know if i can really be donating too much - but i will definatly do more of the other acts.

[BlueButterfly]

Im in! I want to supply toys to sick children in hospitals, so Megs, do you think that could be something that you could help me with (ie, where to buy toys etc)? I dont have any old toys on me because I have already given them away to people.

I was thinking the Women's and Children's hospital!?

I would love to make little packages for them and drop it off to the hospital, so it could have a little teddy in there etc. I have always wanted to do it :smiliedance:

[kiah]

What a wonderful idea! Count me in!

[lovingmotheract]

thats a good idea i had a read of this at 10am and then went to get some flowers 4 my chn but she was not there but i found her and said that i will give them to her 2morow. i wish ppl where that nice to me i went shopping 2day and nobody would open the door hannah was in her buggy so it's hard to open the door and get throw ever one just looked the other way.
sorry about the vent.

[Percy]

Another suggestion;
*visit an assisted living hostel/home with your kids - my Mum works at one and says the residents just light up when children/babies come through the door.



Just wanted to add that people that can manage this really should.

I take my DS once a week, and the smiles that it brings are well worth the effort. Especially to the poor people that never get visits.

Even the oldest grumpiest men there still manage a smile when they see DS!

[Ffrenchstar]

I'm in....great to see people wanting to make a difference....we can all do more:) I think its great to do things anonymously too...then we aren't getting the glory IYKWIM.:)

[neostudded]

As always Megs - you are an angel.

Here are some of my random acts that i try and do:

*Help an elderly person accross the street
*Help someone when they are struggling
*Smile at strangers

Oh, The other day at the shops this little girl spilt her drink all over herself, and she was crying hysterically. Her poor mum had nothing to wipe her with to settle her down and clean her, so i went to our trolley, opened the babywipes that we were buying and took them too her. I know that if G was like that, i would have been really greatful for the hand.

Money here has been tight, so i dont know if i can really be donating too much - but i will definatly do more of the other acts.

iam with you :o

[Moorish]

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I love this whole idea! I use to volunteer on the children's ward at the hospital in Hobart and since then whenever I see a competition for kids stuff I enter to win so I can donate the toys. Even stuff like huggies giveaways and heinz etc Collecting your labels and barcodes is nothing for a freebie! They appreciate everything they get in there!

[neeky]

I think this is a great idea. I have tried to do random acts of kindness for people, but lately haven't done anything, I think I've been feeling a bit let down by the fact that people often don't appreciate that you are just trying to help. A lot of people get their back up about something as simple as holding a door open, others just wont even acknowledge that you've been nice and stayed holding the door open. Not that i ever did it for the acknowledgment but it gets a bit disheartening when it happens every time.

I will make sure I make more of an effort again now.

[Horseymum]

It is this kind of thinking that will change the world - "think globally, act locally":yelclap:

In fact, recently I have been thinking about getting together some local mums to start a fund raising group for local charities...just a thought...

[uniquelywonderful]

wow - this is fantastic & something I definitely want to be apart of.:smiliedance:

[Ffrenchstar]

Horseymum, you are in Ferny Hills? Me tooooo! LOL:D

[OJandMe]

Here are some ideas I've come up with.

*Offer to watch a tired friends kids for the day so she can go and have a day to herself
*Offer to babysit so a friend and their partner can have a romantic night out, or just some time together.
* Help someone who's struggling with heavy bags to bring them to their car / house
* If you're driving along and see someone walking in the REALLY hot sun without a hat or anything, offer to give them a lift.
*Buy and extra takeaway coffee when you get one for yourself and give it to someone who looks like they really need it! (Frazzled Mum, stressed out Dad, tired looking store clerk/secretary)

Can't think anymore tonight... only got 3 hours sleep last night....

[Horseymum]

Hi Ffrenchstar! - you just never know who is around the corner from you:)

Look out, I might try and co-erce you into my fundraising group!!!!!!! (if it ever happens...:rolleyes: )

[Becteria]

Do the childrens hospitals take second hand toys? What about books?

If YES how about we have a toy drive for each capital city and get every person on bub hub to donate a book or toy for the childrens hospitals? I would happily coordinate the Sydney one?

[niesl_bug]

I would love to join in!

I volunteer for the RSPCA (WA) but never feel like I am doing enough.
I help older people at the shops and gave a disabled lady a ride home the other day after she waited nearly 2 hours for a taxi.

If everyone could do just a few small gestures, what a different world we could live in :yes:

[woven_wings]

Hey ladies!

What a buzzing thread. I didnt expect it to be like this! I think its wonderful that you are all standing up to make a difference! Well done all of you!!

Rach - that book sounds really good, I shall go and find a copy and purchase it! Thanks for the heads up!

Neeky - stick at it! You are doing a great job. Dont get disheartened... at least you know you are doing something good.

Karen - great thought!!! sounds fantastic... keep up posted!


Mel (MelissaJane) and I live near-by and are friends. We will be doing a toy drive for the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide. Im not sure if children's hospitals take second hand stuff Maikysmum but thats a good thought, id say it would be different in every hospital... I suggest ringing and asking. They are lovely people.

Its not all about the money also, I am a Uni student with a huge debt and not have lots of money... many companies will send you goods and products free of charge if you email or call them and tell them what you are doing. If you say you will put their name on a list of donors or add their advertising material to your package, they will usually be really supportive of it! I set up a project to bless teenage mothers birthing at my local maternity hospital last year... and I think I contributed $50 but ended up with over $3000 worth of goods just by asking others!!

Mel & I will continue to discuss what we wanted to do with the hospital and contact a few companies etc. And we'll keep you updated.

I'll tell Mel to read the thread, re the nation-wide toy drive! I think that would be a good idea... if we get enough people to help!

:) Great ideas all! Such fantastic ways of helping others! Keep at it all! We are making the world a little better... every time! :D

[lovingmotheract]

what hav all you bubhubers done after reading this i gave flowers to my chn and she was so happy with them after all she has helped me with dd.

[pisces00]

I think its a great idea!!

Currently i am collecting unused toiletries and make up to donate to womens refuges in melbourne. It may seem a very simple thing to do but apparently it is the smallest things like soap, toothpaste and even make up that make a difference to someone who has left the family home with nothing because of domestic violence.

What about all of you out there who have bags of toys etc that your kids have grown out of or dont use - instead of putting them in a brotherhood bin, call up organisations such as childrens homes, organisations that look after kids whose parents are addicts etc and they have had to be removed from the home.

what do others think?:)

[BlueButterfly]

MEGAN! Good news! Spoke to my boss about our plan and she has agreed to donate heaps of sample products! They will be skin care products though, so no good for the sick kids, but if we make some packs for new mums/young mums as well, they'll have some samples of moisurizers, cleansers, soaps etc! Yay! :smiliedance:

Does that sound good to you?

[SorenLorensen]

just letting you all that are watching this thread woven_wings is already doing what may seem like a small thing but, today she has brought a huge smile to my face and shown that their really are nice people out in the world who will take time out of their life to do someting for a stranger.
woven wings you really are a credit to bub hub :hugs:

[woven_wings]

MEGAN! Good news! Spoke to my boss about our plan and she has agreed to donate heaps of sample products! They will be skin care products though, so no good for the sick kids, but if we make some packs for new mums/young mums as well, they'll have some samples of moisurizers, cleansers, soaps etc! Yay! :smiliedance:

Does that sound good to you?

Woooo Mel! I now 'tolerate' your boss! :laughing: Thats so lovely!! :smiliedance: See... what did I say... just ask! Im gonna get cracking on emails... I seem to have a way with words lol!

Pisces00 - I think you are doing a wonderful thing and wanted to encourage you in what you are doing. Keep at it, you will be able to bless so many with the task you have set for yourself! I also really like the idea of giving things away to children's homes/struggling parents etc.... this is what I do and I get such a kick out of it because they appreciate it so much and I know ppl are going to get good use out of my stuff.

Felicity - you are too kind! :hugs: you've made me get all teary... thankyou.

[rachdent]

Hiya guys

Been away for a few days but popped on here to see how it was all going! Very inspiring the ideas that are coming together!!

[woven_wings]

My mum gave a card to me today... the verse was really relevant... so thought I would share with you all...


"A hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in or the kind of car I drove but the world may be different because I was important in another life."
Kathy Davis

[OscarTheGrouch]

Count me in.:thumbsup: What a great thread.

[woven_wings]

Just letting you all know that World Random Act Of Kindness Week will be held from the 12th to the 18th of Feb, 2007.

I wrote about it here...

http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/showthread.php?p=1025240#post1025240

[Horseymum]

Okay, I am really on fire with this one!

I have been thinking more about the local fundraising group and here is my idea:

"Mums for Change" - a committee of local mothers who work together to organise a fundraising activity once a month for local charities that may not get much government funding. The events would be simple and low key with the idea being that ANY amount of money raised would be helpful. Hopefully local business would be happy to help with sponsorship ect...

What do you think? thought I might post the idea in the Brisbane section to see if anyone was interested?


Also, here are some websites that i got out of an awesome book "365 Ways to Change the World". I thought they might inspire...

www.antiapathy.org
www.globalideasbank.org
www.thepetitionsite.com
www.goodgifts.org

Just one more thing! Does anyone know if we are able to organise a fundraiser online on Bubhub? (eg get members to donate money towards a cause...) Because I have found one that would be really worthwhile...and is really relevant to all mothers and mothers-to-be...

(big breath!)

[bubhub]

Just one more thing! Does anyone know if we are able to organise a fundraiser online on Bubhub? (eg get members to donate money towards a cause...) Because I have found one that would be really worthwhile...and is really relevant to all mothers and mothers-to-be...

(big breath!)

Potentially - however, Bub Hub does have a number of organisations that we support - such as Sids and Kids, Playgroups, etc. and I'd need to ensure that it didn't conflict with things that we are doing that forum members might not necessarily be aware of. Send me some details

[Lila]

GREAT thread- keep it rolling- fantastic inspirations!!!
:thumbsup:

[BlueButterfly]

More good news Megs! My sisters boyfriend's work has offered to give us heaps of stuffed toys for free! :D Very excited. So we will be able to pick them up soon! :smiliedance:

[woven_wings]

Okay, I am really on fire with this one!

I have been thinking more about the local fundraising group and here is my idea:

"Mums for Change" - a committee of local mothers who work together to organise a fundraising activity once a month for local charities that may not get much government funding. The events would be simple and low key with the idea being that ANY amount of money raised would be helpful. Hopefully local business would be happy to help with sponsorship ect...

What do you think? thought I might post the idea in the Brisbane section to see if anyone was interested?


Also, here are some websites that i got out of an awesome book "365 Ways to Change the World". I thought they might inspire...

www.antiapathy.org (http://www.antiapathy.org)
www.globalideasbank.org (http://www.globalideasbank.org)
www.thepetitionsite.com (http://www.thepetitionsite.com)
www.goodgifts.org (http://www.goodgifts.org)

Just one more thing! Does anyone know if we are able to organise a fundraiser online on Bubhub? (eg get members to donate money towards a cause...) Because I have found one that would be really worthwhile...and is really relevant to all mothers and mothers-to-be...

(big breath!)

That is really fantastic stuff! I just wanted to encourage you as this is just brilliant and you have put so my thought and work into it all. Another to get donations is to look into community grants... there are thousands of grants all over Australia and Im sure there will be one that would be interested. I am pretty sure that Heinz do a grant for community mums groups too! If you want more info I think I have a fact sheet... PM me.

Myspace is also a good place to collect donations and get momentum because there are so many ppl on there.

Posting in the Brisbane section would be a great idea. I know there are heaps of mums in Brisbane! You could also advertise at loacl kindy's or on community boards in shopping centers etc.

Absolutely fantastic work!! If you want fundraising ideas I think Ive got a list of those too! :thumbsup: Great work!

Mel - Yay! That is such good news! Thank him very much! :smiliedance:

[Oscar's mum]

What do you think? thought I might post the idea in the Brisbane section to see if anyone was interested?


I'm keen:thumbsup:

[Horseymum]

Thanks for the support guys:thumbsup:

Oscarsmum are you still at arana hills?

I am going to PM my idea to the Bubhub administrator and see what they think about the online fundraiser and if they are okay with the idea I will post more info.

Am going to post in the Bris thread tonight about local fundraising:yelclap:

[Ffrenchstar]

Hey, Im in:D

I have been running a couple of fundraising things at our church or awhile now....exercise classes and kids club...we have been raising money for Fistula surgery in Africa. This year we are raising for a local charity:)

[Horseymum]

:laughing:

Ffrenchstar - my bubhub fundraiser idea was for Fistula in Ethiopia! what a coincidence! Was your fundraiser for the Fistula Hospital in Addis Ababa?

Great to have you on board for the local fundraising concept! Thats three of us now hmmmmmm who else can I coerce!

[Ffrenchstar]

I am pretty sure its Tanzania:)

That's great that you want to support them! We are changing to a local charity this year...for lots of reasons....wsa feeling a bit bad about changing, but this is perfect! Now I can do both!!:D

[Vespera]

Its wonderful that so many of you are making the world a better place in a very positive way!

As for me I have a change purse in my bag which has about $100 in it (basically from DH's pockets!) and I use that money to give to buskers or to leave money for peoples parking fines.

Also this year I am organising two charity balls in Perth. One for Camp Quality in July and the other one in November for the Make a Wish Foundation. 100% of the profits will go to the charity's as I am donating my time.

Best of luck to everyones fundraising and donations for the year :thumbsup:

[woven_wings]

Katie and Vespera - way to go! You ladies are making a difference and even if sometimes it seems it goes unappreciated... it is most deffinately not! Keep up the fantastic work! :thumbsup:

Karen - that is so wonderful! Have you had furthur ideas or replies in the Bris thread! Keep us updated!

MJ & I are continuing to plan our big random act of kindness project and we have a few sponsors! :smiliedance: Hunting down some more...

I have tried to be more conscious this week about my body language towards others... because I know this annoys me... so I have tried to be open, accepting and give smiles out to everyone I see :D . Body language can also indicate judgement... I hate to judge others before I know the 'full story' and even after I know the 'full story' I dont like to judge... but I realise that my body language could be indicating that im judging when Im not... if you know what I mean?

[woven_wings]

Some inspiring quotes for you all ladies! :hugs:

Confucius: Quotes on Making a Difference
To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.

Stevie Wonder: Quotes on Making a Difference
We all have ability. The difference is how we use it.

Uta Hagen: Quotes on Making a Difference
We must overcome the notion that we must be regular... it robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre.

[Horseymum]

Okay - not a huge response from the Brisbane thread but it is early days yet! I figure that we just adjust the scale of things to suit the number of people involved...

Bubhub administrators are looking into my "online" fund raising idea to see if it is something that can be accommodated on Bubhub....so fingers crossed. If not then I am sure that we can organise it another way...

Megan, I know exactly what you mean about body language and judging people. It is one of my sincere hopes that I can become a truly accepting person and be open to all people no matter what...not an easy thing when subconscious prejudice is all around us...

[kymmy]

What a great inspiring thread. I will use these ideas if I get the chance on a personal level.
This is something I think about a lot.

[Ashleigh<3]

Megs, I only noticed this thread today.
I am so amazed over your continuous kindness, I definitiely agree with everyone, you are an in definite angel.

I remember when you first joined the hub with your thread 'respect young mum's' campaigne.
I've loved you since then.:hugs:

I would be thrilled to donate my time towards any of these acts.

I'll be looking into local acts from this point in!

Thank you Megs for helping us all and the world.:hugs:

[Horseymum]

WOOOOHOOOOO! do you like our new section????

ask and you shall receive! thanks Bubhub:thumbsup:

keep an eye out for my fistula fundraiser coming soon.....

[woven_wings]

Way to go Karen!! Thats wonderful!

HUGE pat on the back for you! :thumbsup:

[mumski]

Hi
What a great idea! We were similarly motivated to help others and formed our own action group following Cyclone Larry's devastation of our community. There was so much that needed to be done and so many people in need of help that we felt compelled to do our bit.

We wanted to help families with young children, particularly mothers who were still recovering emotionally from such a traumatic event. Everyone had a story to tell, so we published a book of the childrens experieinces, as each child represents their whole family's story. We collected photos, stories and artwork from almost 300 children from throughout the cyclone affected region and with the help of sponsorship from Ergon printed 5000 books.

From the money raised through the sale of the book we are rebuilding damaged playgrounds - providing families with somewhere safe, family-friendly and inviting to play. Somewhere where local parents can socialise and relax and kids can play and have fun. All recommended ways of coping with stress and depression, common after natural disasters.

Things are going really well for us and I would encourage anyone who wants to get in and do something positive for their community to go for it. Theres' so much you can do!

For more info on us go to our website www.mothershelpingothers.org (http://www.mothershelpingothers.org)

[ogilberry]

DONATE YOUR EGGS..

NOT FROM YOUR CHICKEN FROM YOU HEHE.

I did this last year and the lady is now due to have twins in march. it was anon and no i didnt get paid or ask for anything in return. obviously alot of you are pregnant or havent finished having your children but keep it on your "want to do in life list" i did this and once i had had my last little gal i left a little while then did it...i have changed someones life a total stranger forever...pregnancy came easily all three times for me but some are not so lucky...

i didnt know this lady just got her alias name from the brisbanes child and off i went but the fuzzy feeling i have will never go away....im sure this is something she will never forget either..

consider putting on your list..

fee

[ogilberry]

ooh ooh how about donating blood this is very much a selfless act of kindness that will help many people.

although saying that i havent done any for ages should get my bottom into gear...

see i inspired me to do it that has got to be good right hehe

fee

[Oscar's mum]

ooh ooh how about donating blood this is very much a selfless act of kindness that will help many people.


If you are a breastfeeding mama though you might want to wait till your bubba has finished feeding or is over 12 months.

[mama4LG]

woven wings i love love love this idea. I am starting a knitting group in my local area to make blankets to send to mongaolia, if any one is interested in make or donating blankets you can send an email to blankets4mongolia@hotmail.com it so inspiring to see so many dedicated mothers

[mothertobein2007]

hi everyone

before i got pregnant i worked at a servo in aspley and we had a costomer that came in all the time and got 3 packs of smokes and 2 3ltr milk and on this day she fulled her car but went she to pay for it and didnt have the money on her keycard and after trying a few time on a few differant cards the man behind her pay about $70 for all the stuff that she need... he was so nice to do that and there are a few people in the world the are true :angel:

so thank you to the angels out there

[woven_wings]

hi everyone

before i got pregnant i worked at a servo in aspley and we had a costomer that came in all the time and got 3 packs of smokes and 2 3ltr milk and on this day she fulled her car but went she to pay for it and didnt have the money on her keycard and after trying a few time on a few differant cards the man behind her pay about $70 for all the stuff that she need... he was so nice to do that and there are a few people in the world the are true :angel:

so thank you to the angels out there

WOW thats a lovely story! Makes you smile :).

Mama - I shall create a thread for you to advertise your fantastic efforts!

[woven_wings]

Just wanted to share with you all,

Uni went back today and I caught two buses to get there (cheaper than driving).

The first bus I caught was a small one and was very full. An elderly lady walked onto the bus and all the seats were taken... NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON stood up to offer her their seat... even those in the elderly seats... it was absolutely discusting! I was standing but I would have offered her a seat if I had one, the poor lady was quite obviously struggling with standing and holding her walking stick! It was appaling!

The second bus I got on, two young girls (probably around 20) were sitting in the disabled/elderly section when the bus stopped to pick up some people from outside a nursing home. 5 elderly ladies with walking sticks got on and these girls did not move... I watched them astounded... they made the elderly ladies walk to the back of the bus to get a seat... when they were the ones sitting in the specific elderly section! It again APALLED me!

SO I urge you to be aware, if you catch buses, be aware of the people who get on and the people around you and give up your seat (unless you yourself are pregnant)!