Kindness is contagious…
The team behind #Kindfest2020 are all volunteering their valuable time and skills. We asked them to dedicate their kindness work to someone who has inspired them with their own brand of kindness.
Susie Hills
“For my mum, Rita. At her funeral so many people told me how her kindness changed their lives. What better thing to be remembered for?”
Kimberley Rowell
“To my husband Bernie - my best friend, my enabler, my cheerleader and the most loving/slightly ridiculous father. I love you.”
Magnus Wood
“For me, KINDFEST is dedicated to Jacqui Macdonald, who had the wisdom to say to me "You should focus your energies on kindness at work - I think you can make an enormous difference to lots of people." Let’s hope her faith in me is warranted!”
Olivia Dunn
“This one’s for womenfolk everywhere (well, most of them). The sisterhood has picked me up and dusted me off more times than I care to remember, with a combo of kindness, laughter, wickedness and wine.”
Kim Whyte
“My Kindfest dedication is to two incredible women in my life who show me everyday what it means to be truly selfless – my mother Kathy and sister Sarah.”
Robin Banerjee
“I want to dedicate my involvement in Kindfest to my piano teacher, Teruko, who has been an important constant in my life since the age of 7. Although I moved away to the other side of the world in my teens, her warm kindness has stayed with me all of this time and is renewed every time we get in touch.”
Shivonne Graham
“In celebration of my Dad, Gordon, the kindest bravest human, my rock, I miss you every day.”
Aleks Michalik
“To everyone who puts kindness first.”
Charlotte Stewart
“For Keoni and Kimberly - for your courage, compassion and love for Dad, thank you.”
Tess Nixon Spiller
“To carer Sheryl, who made sure Grandma knew she was loved when she passed away. Grandma died in lockdown age 101. Sheryl gave huge kindness when we couldn’t be there.”
Clare Ruby
“To my Nan, Dorothy Ruby. I remember her unfailing tenderness, kind words & deeds and all enveloping gracious and gentle manner. I never heard her say an unkind word about anyone, ever!”
Jason Briggs
“To Kate, for providing 10 long years of counsel given out of her kindness alone. Thank you.”
Matt Hawkins
“My dedication is to Prof Paul Gilbert. His book, The Compassionate Mind, inspired me to learn more about the power of compassion and kindness.”
Kamilah McInnis
“My kindness dedication goes to my amazing mum, Oveta McInnis. No words can sum up the amount of love and support she’s given to me. She inspires me every day.”
George Brown
“I would like to dedicate my involvement in this project to my Mum and Dad who have always encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone and be ambitious but whilst demonstrating kindness and empathy in the process.”
Paulina Stachnik
“In celebration of my Grandpa Zygmunt Orłowski, also known as Tulipan, who always had a friendly word for everyone, a joke to share and a smile to pass on. He taught me that kindness is a simple gift we can all give every day.”
Lucy Scanlon
“I'm dedicating KindFest to the memory of my parents, Michael and Sara Scanlon. Two of the kindest and most generous people I have ever met.”
Izzy Clark
“To colleagues past and present at Women for Women International, for bringing kindness and compassion to work every day.”
Ed Emsley
“For my parents, whose love and support has got me to where I am today. There must be days when my Facetiming to ask silly questions must get on their nerves, but it never shows.”