Random Acts of Kindness
I agree, complete genius !
Josie :), 03 May 2010 20:44
Love it. Genius. x
Beth, 30 April 2010 18:05
ABOUT
Random Acts of Kindness
Tom Robbins Somerset
'Giving an umbrella to someone, carrying their shopping, giving away flowers to strangers... It can make your day.'
My campaign
My campaign is to encourage and undertake random acts of kindness. It involves going around helping people whenever I can. I'm doing this because I feel more people should be helpful in more situations. People should be more positive and happier. It's always nice to make somebody smile.
Campaign highlights:
- Meeting so many kind and interesting people: Kate Nash, the Kindness Offensive, Louise Burfitt-Dons and many more
- Persuading over 1000 football fans to hug at MK Dons Stadium
- Putting on my Kindival at Chelsea Art School on 25th April – it was a huge festival of kindness and a huge success!
- Getting so many positive comments from YOU.
How you can help:
- Send me your ideas of more random acts of kindness I can do
- Be kind!
- JOIN MY FACEBOOK GROUP!
YOUR COMMENTS
AROUND THE WEB
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R_A_O_K via Twitter:
"on a quest for stories of random acts of kindness ..." Twitter03 November 2009 -
R_A_O_K via Twitter:
"Wana have fun doing good? Check out http://www.leapanywhere.com" Twitter09 July 2009 -
R_A_O_K via Twitter:
"5th Battlefront episode today at 11.30 on Channel 4. A compilation of all the campaigners including 'The Big Hug'!" Twitter15 May 2009 -
Lots of meeting and new ideas, bebo-posts
"Since Kindival, I have been getting lots of positive feedback and a good response, which has been lovely. In the last few days, I have met with Jo Hillier (Head of Social Action for the Conservative Party), Tom Watson (Cabinet Office Minist..." Bebo14 May 2009 -
KINDIVAL : A MASSIVE SUCCESS, bebo-posts
"Wow! Kindival went much better than I could have ever imagined. The day started with some talks in the lecture theatre. I introduced. Then my mentor, Kate Nash, said a few words about herself and her involvement in the project. Then the com..." Bebo26 April 2009
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Its great to hear so many great comments coming through. Let's keep the RAOK's coming!
Tom Robbis, 20 October 2009 14:06
I love many of the Battlefront campaigns - yours stands out as something that can affect and help anyone anywhere whatever their circumstances or the area they live in - unless in a very isolated place ! There are two things that unite all humans - desire to be happy and free from suffering. We are quick to barge past someone, judge, name call, moan etc, but a small thoughtful act can save someone's day and, if they are going through a rough time, can save their life or turn around their outlook. As humans, we are not yet applying all the fantastic wisedom and knowledge in the world - this is one of them - ending wars, street crime and various unhappy experiences begins with just being kind. Good on Ya Tom ! Good luck and keep going ! and yes, value for money - if we are having a bad time, feeling down ,lost etc- just reaching out and helping another and not just sinking into more negativity can turn our own lives around ! So efficient ! fabulous ! all the best ! I have my own campaign in mind on similar lines - but I may not qualify for Battlefront ......will be reading more as it is so positive and shows what good things people are thinking and working on.....I'll give you a quote for free ( I coined it- x ) 'You don't have to have money to be a secret millionaire' everyone has the ability to make someone's day. Every success ....you can't fail...it's a beautiful campaign.X
Moira-Jo, 20 October 2009 13:50
Heyy. I really like your campaign and the message you are getting across! For the last few years Ive been going to a Christian Camp called 'Soul Survivor' and every year they always talk about Random Acts of Kindness, which can be Big or Small. Whilst I was there, me and a few friends wanted to do our own Random Act of Kindness and it was simply handing out Cookies :) It was amazing how the little things can make someone smile. Good luck with your campaign! You have my support. (:
Alice Partridge, 12 October 2009 10:11
I have a philosophy that guides my life...."We are put on this earth, not to see through each other....but to see each other through". Love this site and feel renewed to keep on.
Mary Longorio, 17 August 2009 01:51
Wow! Just read your article in The Source... I have been brought up to be kind to others, I'm the sort of person who will stop someone if they've dropped something and tell them, I have helped people of the older generation get their walking frames up kerbs, I believe that if someone has lost their smile then you should give them one of yours! However you don't always find that the help is recieved as intended... I was beginning to get fed up with the scary looks and tuts that some people give, as though they really can't understand why you helped or expect you want something in return... Until I read your article... I am re-newed in my determination to continue along the path of kindness!! So for that I thank you!
Leah Stratton, 12 August 2009 20:51
Hi I'm a young art director and I like the concept of your campaign and would like to help so if you need any help with the adverts to raise awarness for your cause just e-mail me
Jac Morton, 02 June 2009 06:12
Love your random acts of kindness! Was wondering if you could help me an act of kindness right now. I'm trying to gather online votes to win $10,000 which will be used to build a technology lab for >300 primary school kids in Tanzania. Only 6 votes separates this from happening and voting goes through 5/31 11:59:59 PM CST. I could use your help in voting and spreading the word to get other people to vote. Voting is free and only takes a minute or two (for us), read this post to read some of the challenges of getting online in Tanzania: http://bit.ly/tzvotes The post also contains the link to the voting page, which is http://bit.ly/ideablob Thanks so much in advance for any help you can provide, I can assure you >300 kids in Tanzania will be grateful for your effort.
Sanjay, 30 May 2009 14:29
i love your campaign i would love to get in touch with you and dissus this maybe ? im doing the same at school for an election thanks sophie x
Sophii, 27 May 2009 15:14
hello fine work tom reminds me a little of bill drummond - erstwhile member of the KLF, now spending the money earned from royalties on bizarre stunts: one of which was giving bunches of daffodils away on provincial high streets.
tom, 22 May 2009 18:16
Hi I think what you're doing is great. I know it's not what you're doing but whenever I see aomeone drop something I always try to pick it up for them, I compliment people on their clothes, and the other day I gave my flat mates a box of tea. It makes them feel good and it makes me feel good too :) Your campaign has inspired me to keep doing these nice things :)
Roisin, 18 May 2009 12:17
i know it's a small thing but i write friendly messages on all my bank notes, that way i know so many people are going to see them :) i think what you're doing is great and i'd love to get more involved :) sadly i don't do facebook
emily smith, 17 May 2009 01:45
hello i've just seen this for the first time and u rock! i really do think making that little bit of effort from someone else makes you feel good them feel good and will make the world a better place :)lettin someone with a basket go infront when u have a trolly and telling ppl when i like their clothes make me feel great!!
Kara, 14 May 2009 20:27
AHH love it =D it's amazing... reli like the randomness n positivity of it =D wikid job (thumbs up with a smile =D)
ellen, 12 May 2009 18:13
Awesome! Pancakes for free, I'm sure everyone was satisfied with this choice of a random act of kindness :)
Jess, 29 April 2009 00:25
... worked really really hard to organise something really special! So come on Caroline be a little kind, like you said you'd been brought up to be!
Han, 27 April 2009 08:19
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