An ongoing week of respect and kindness

“I have Type 1 Diabetes, and my blood sugar was so low at Relay for Life that I couldn't walk. A close friend of mine picked me up and carried me all the way to a place where I could get help. It was such a kind thing to do at a time where I wasn't even sure how to ask for help.”

“While I was in middle school last year, my grandmother and my great-aunt died a day apart from each other. One of my teachers found out and kindly said that I could talk to her about it if I ever needed to. It was really nice of her to take the time to tell me that.”

“When my father passed away, some family friends arranged a food train. A food train is where different people sign up to deliver a meal to us each week. This showed me that even in tragedy, kindness prevails.”

“I was diagnosed at an early age with a chronic kidney disease with only a 10 percent chance of it not recurring. At the time I had no inkling of the severity of my case; I was seven and on heavy steroids. My mom and dad reassured themselves, saying how I would grow up to be rich and famous and how they'd move in with me even if I didn't want them there. They said I was a natural born fighter and l...

“On my first day of school as 'the new kid,' people reached out to me and sat with me when I had no one. Ever since that day I have been forever grateful for their kindness. I attempt to pay it forward when I see someone in need of a friend.”