28 Random Acts Of Kindness To Brighten Up Your Work Week
2014.05.13
Sometimes, a simple and thoughtful gesture is all it takes to make someone else's day.
If you know someone who is feeling a little down, why not send them this collection of inspirational acts of kindness?
If anything, these pics will at least make you feel just a little bit better about our world.
1. A college student who offered his "human chair" services to an elderly lady while waiting to be rescued from an elevator.
![o_COLLEGE_HUNKS_HAULING_JUNK_570_620x.jpg o_COLLEGE_HUNKS_HAULING_JUNK_570_620x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/o_COLLEGE_HUNKS_HAULING_JUNK_570_620x.jpg)
2. Taken in Egypt, this lady spends her time teaching children on the streets how to read and write after exiting the subway every day.
![pB8zXjU_934x.jpg pB8zXjU_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/pB8zXjU_934x.jpg)
3. A dog lover who used her own loss to remind other pet owners to cherish their furry pals.
![faith_in_humanity_restored_74.jpg faith_in_humanity_restored_74.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/faith_in_humanity_restored_74.jpg)
4. An elderly gentleman using a table umbrella to shield three ladies in the pouring rain as they walked to their car.
![AOAm8_934x.jpg AOAm8_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/AOAm8_934x.jpg)
5. A mailman who adds joy to his daily routine by writing them notes.
![faith_in_humanity_restored_8_934x.jpg faith_in_humanity_restored_8_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/faith_in_humanity_restored_8_934x.jpg)
6. A police officer handing out free food during a power outage shut down at the town's Day Center.
![c01_jd_18apr_feed_640x480_934x.jpg c01_jd_18apr_feed_640x480_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/c01_jd_18apr_feed_640x480_934x.jpg)
7. A brave firefighter who risked his life just to save a woman's frightened cat.
![cJuB528035_934x.jpg cJuB528035_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/cJuB528035_934x.jpg)
8. This dry cleaner offers unemployed job seekers a chance to get their work clothes cleaned for free.
![113_620x1.jpg 113_620x1.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/113_620x1.jpg)
9. A helpful pedestrian who stopped traffic to escort a turtle across the road to safety.
![3mOIZqo_934x.jpg 3mOIZqo_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/3mOIZqo_934x.jpg)
10. This police officer handcuffed himself to a suicidal woman to let her know she wouldn't be going alone, which eventually helped her to change her mind.
![z37bfIw_620x.jpg z37bfIw_620x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/z37bfIw_620x.jpg)
11. This 82-year-old barber who exchanges hugs for free haircuts.
![AnthonyCymyrys_934x.jpg AnthonyCymyrys_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/AnthonyCymyrys_934x.jpg)
12. This college track star who gave up his chance to compete after finding out he was a bone marrow match to a 28-year-old man suffering from leukemia.![CameronLyle_934x.jpg CameronLyle_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/CameronLyle_934x.jpg)
13. The crowd at Melbourne's Laneway Festival who worked together to help this concert-goer to 'crowdsurf' in his wheelchair.![Melbourne_Laneway_Festival_2011_117_590x885_620x.jpg Melbourne_Laneway_Festival_2011_117_590x885_620x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/Melbourne_Laneway_Festival_2011_117_590x885_620x.jpg)
14. A rugby player named Brian O'Driscoll who decided to pay his number one fan a visit after finding out she was recovering from a kidney transplant.
![driscoll_620x.jpg driscoll_620x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/driscoll_620x.jpg)
15. This man bravely marched into the ocean in order to help a beached baby dolphin return to the sea.
![To3ivrw_934x.jpg To3ivrw_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/To3ivrw_934x.jpg)
16. Cathal Pendred, a professional MMA fighter and store owner, offered his resources for free to help Hurricane Sandy victims in New York City.
![f977zwQ_934x.jpg f977zwQ_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/f977zwQ_934x.jpg)
17. The world class marathon runner who sacrificed a $10,000 prize just to escort this disabled runner.![kenyaneliteathlete_934x.jpg kenyaneliteathlete_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/kenyaneliteathlete_934x.jpg)
18. The boy who just won $1,000 from a massive scavenger hunt contest before donating the prize to his neighbor, who was battling Leukemia.
![boyandgirl_934x.jpg boyandgirl_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/boyandgirl_934x.jpg)
19. Japanese commuters coming together to help rescue a woman who fell under the train.![Nda0WED_1_934x.jpg Nda0WED_1_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/Nda0WED_1_934x.jpg)
20. A motorcycle driver who stopped to help an elderly man cross the road.
![random_acts_kindness_41_620x.jpg random_acts_kindness_41_620x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/random_acts_kindness_41_620x.jpg)
21. This panhandler who returned a diamond engagement ring after it was accidentally dropped in his cup. The couple later returned the favor by launching an online campaign to raise funds and help him get back on his feet.![billy2_620x.jpg billy2_620x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/billy2_620x.jpg)
22. These softball players carrying an injured opponent across the bases just so she could score a homerun.
![faith_6_620x.jpg faith_6_620x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/faith_6_620x.jpg)
23. These Turkish protesters stopping to relieve a stray dog who was accidentally tear gassed.
![tear_dog_934x.jpg tear_dog_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/tear_dog_934x.jpg)
24. This marine adopted abandoned baby rabbits and cared for them until they were ready to return to the wild.
![JoshBisnar_934x.jpg JoshBisnar_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/JoshBisnar_934x.jpg)
25. This police officer who bought shoes for a homeless man.
![50b7926adb2eb.preview_620_620x.jpg 50b7926adb2eb.preview_620_620x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/50b7926adb2eb.preview_620_620x.jpg)
26. This good Samaritan who donated his shoes and socks to a complete stranger, and got off the bus before the other guy could say thanks.![13531_934x.jpg 13531_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/13531_934x.jpg)
27. This Ohio runner carried an injured competitor for 30 meters before letting her pass the finish line first.
![resized_99265_runners_sportsmanship_87_15896_934x.jpg resized_99265_runners_sportsmanship_87_15896_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/resized_99265_runners_sportsmanship_87_15896_934x.jpg)
28. And here are some other small acts of kindness that went a long way for a stranger:
![D1D4wNn_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/D1D4wNn_934x.jpg)
![15_random_acts_of_kindness_faith_in_humanity7_1.jpg 15_random_acts_of_kindness_faith_in_humanity7_1.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/15_random_acts_of_kindness_faith_in_humanity7_1.jpg)
![64vqi_934x.jpg 64vqi_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/64vqi_934x.jpg)
![9IvbK1j_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/9IvbK1j_934x.jpg)
![6ct8eKf_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/6ct8eKf_934x.jpg)
![gPK2zdF_934x.jpg gPK2zdF_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/gPK2zdF_934x.jpg)
If you know someone who is feeling a little down, why not send them this collection of inspirational acts of kindness?
If anything, these pics will at least make you feel just a little bit better about our world.
1. A college student who offered his "human chair" services to an elderly lady while waiting to be rescued from an elevator.
![o_COLLEGE_HUNKS_HAULING_JUNK_570_620x.jpg o_COLLEGE_HUNKS_HAULING_JUNK_570_620x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/o_COLLEGE_HUNKS_HAULING_JUNK_570_620x.jpg)
2. Taken in Egypt, this lady spends her time teaching children on the streets how to read and write after exiting the subway every day.
![pB8zXjU_934x.jpg pB8zXjU_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/pB8zXjU_934x.jpg)
3. A dog lover who used her own loss to remind other pet owners to cherish their furry pals.
![faith_in_humanity_restored_74.jpg faith_in_humanity_restored_74.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/faith_in_humanity_restored_74.jpg)
4. An elderly gentleman using a table umbrella to shield three ladies in the pouring rain as they walked to their car.
![AOAm8_934x.jpg AOAm8_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/AOAm8_934x.jpg)
5. A mailman who adds joy to his daily routine by writing them notes.
![faith_in_humanity_restored_8_934x.jpg faith_in_humanity_restored_8_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/faith_in_humanity_restored_8_934x.jpg)
6. A police officer handing out free food during a power outage shut down at the town's Day Center.
![c01_jd_18apr_feed_640x480_934x.jpg c01_jd_18apr_feed_640x480_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/c01_jd_18apr_feed_640x480_934x.jpg)
7. A brave firefighter who risked his life just to save a woman's frightened cat.
![cJuB528035_934x.jpg cJuB528035_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/cJuB528035_934x.jpg)
8. This dry cleaner offers unemployed job seekers a chance to get their work clothes cleaned for free.
![113_620x1.jpg 113_620x1.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/113_620x1.jpg)
9. A helpful pedestrian who stopped traffic to escort a turtle across the road to safety.
![3mOIZqo_934x.jpg 3mOIZqo_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/3mOIZqo_934x.jpg)
10. This police officer handcuffed himself to a suicidal woman to let her know she wouldn't be going alone, which eventually helped her to change her mind.
![z37bfIw_620x.jpg z37bfIw_620x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/z37bfIw_620x.jpg)
11. This 82-year-old barber who exchanges hugs for free haircuts.
![AnthonyCymyrys_934x.jpg AnthonyCymyrys_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/AnthonyCymyrys_934x.jpg)
12. This college track star who gave up his chance to compete after finding out he was a bone marrow match to a 28-year-old man suffering from leukemia.
![CameronLyle_934x.jpg CameronLyle_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/CameronLyle_934x.jpg)
13. The crowd at Melbourne's Laneway Festival who worked together to help this concert-goer to 'crowdsurf' in his wheelchair.
![Melbourne_Laneway_Festival_2011_117_590x885_620x.jpg Melbourne_Laneway_Festival_2011_117_590x885_620x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/Melbourne_Laneway_Festival_2011_117_590x885_620x.jpg)
14. A rugby player named Brian O'Driscoll who decided to pay his number one fan a visit after finding out she was recovering from a kidney transplant.
![driscoll_620x.jpg driscoll_620x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/driscoll_620x.jpg)
15. This man bravely marched into the ocean in order to help a beached baby dolphin return to the sea.
![To3ivrw_934x.jpg To3ivrw_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/To3ivrw_934x.jpg)
16. Cathal Pendred, a professional MMA fighter and store owner, offered his resources for free to help Hurricane Sandy victims in New York City.
![f977zwQ_934x.jpg f977zwQ_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/f977zwQ_934x.jpg)
17. The world class marathon runner who sacrificed a $10,000 prize just to escort this disabled runner.
![kenyaneliteathlete_934x.jpg kenyaneliteathlete_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/kenyaneliteathlete_934x.jpg)
18. The boy who just won $1,000 from a massive scavenger hunt contest before donating the prize to his neighbor, who was battling Leukemia.
![boyandgirl_934x.jpg boyandgirl_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/boyandgirl_934x.jpg)
19. Japanese commuters coming together to help rescue a woman who fell under the train.
![Nda0WED_1_934x.jpg Nda0WED_1_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/Nda0WED_1_934x.jpg)
20. A motorcycle driver who stopped to help an elderly man cross the road.
![random_acts_kindness_41_620x.jpg random_acts_kindness_41_620x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/random_acts_kindness_41_620x.jpg)
21. This panhandler who returned a diamond engagement ring after it was accidentally dropped in his cup. The couple later returned the favor by launching an online campaign to raise funds and help him get back on his feet.
![billy2_620x.jpg billy2_620x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/billy2_620x.jpg)
22. These softball players carrying an injured opponent across the bases just so she could score a homerun.
![faith_6_620x.jpg faith_6_620x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/faith_6_620x.jpg)
23. These Turkish protesters stopping to relieve a stray dog who was accidentally tear gassed.
![tear_dog_934x.jpg tear_dog_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/tear_dog_934x.jpg)
24. This marine adopted abandoned baby rabbits and cared for them until they were ready to return to the wild.
![JoshBisnar_934x.jpg JoshBisnar_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/JoshBisnar_934x.jpg)
25. This police officer who bought shoes for a homeless man.
![50b7926adb2eb.preview_620_620x.jpg 50b7926adb2eb.preview_620_620x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/50b7926adb2eb.preview_620_620x.jpg)
26. This good Samaritan who donated his shoes and socks to a complete stranger, and got off the bus before the other guy could say thanks.
![13531_934x.jpg 13531_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/13531_934x.jpg)
27. This Ohio runner carried an injured competitor for 30 meters before letting her pass the finish line first.
![resized_99265_runners_sportsmanship_87_15896_934x.jpg resized_99265_runners_sportsmanship_87_15896_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/resized_99265_runners_sportsmanship_87_15896_934x.jpg)
28. And here are some other small acts of kindness that went a long way for a stranger:
![D1D4wNn_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/D1D4wNn_934x.jpg)
![15_random_acts_of_kindness_faith_in_humanity7_1.jpg 15_random_acts_of_kindness_faith_in_humanity7_1.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/15_random_acts_of_kindness_faith_in_humanity7_1.jpg)
![64vqi_934x.jpg 64vqi_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/64vqi_934x.jpg)
![9IvbK1j_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/9IvbK1j_934x.jpg)
![6ct8eKf_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/6ct8eKf_934x.jpg)
![gPK2zdF_934x.jpg gPK2zdF_934x.jpg](/files/attach/images/591/922/713/013/gPK2zdF_934x.jpg)
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