The sixth annual b kinder Day is coming to schools, businesses, and community groups next week and everyone is invited to mark this important day by participating in initiatives that promote kindness.
Every school in the Whitsundays will be involved this year, with many students writing kindness cards and sending them to others.
In total there will be over 200 schools participating in the day, including a school in Cambodia and one in the UK.
The initiative is inspired by a local 12-year-old girl, Billie Kinder, who tragically lost her life in a horse-riding accident in 2016.
She left behind a book of poems and artworks that were fuelled by kindness, these messages have now been used by Billie’s mum, Danny, to create the b kinder foundation and continue her daughter’s legacy.
“I don’t think there’s a greater thing you can do than be kind,” said Danny Kinder.
“It’s the basis of life – in fact, even if you can’t do anything else you can still be kind.”
Three weeks ago, the b kinder Foundation launched a new b kinder school initiative, asking all schools to promote a culture of kindness.
It is a student-led, peer to peer project founded upon five kindness criteria which include aspects such as creating a safe space to talk, kindness awards within the school and reaching out to other schools and the broader community.
“It’s all about physical connection,” said Danny.
“We want people to get off their devises, be present and feel connected with others.”
If you, your business, or your community group would like to participate in the upcoming b kinder Day, simply reach out directly through bkinderfoundation.org.
WHAT: b kinder Day
WHEN: June 22
WHERE: Everywhere!
Subway in Bowen on b kinder Day 2022. Photo supplied
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