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365 DAYS

COMPASSION of

365 days to do just a little good in the world.

In 2009, the country faced crisis in every direction. Financial turmoil, political strife, and natural disasters had shaken us to our core. We found

ourselves wanting to create change, but not entirely sure how.

How could we as an ad agency make a difference? Sure, selling products and services keeps the economy churning, but we needed something

with a little more heart. Something more personal. More human.

And who better to teach us about humanity than Martin Luther King, Jr.? Moved by his notion that, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is,

‘What are you doing for others?’” we decided that compassion would permeate everything we did for 365 days. And thus, the challenge was born.

Our commitment was simple: each day we would take a little extra step to help someone out. Whether we bought someone coffee, donated to charity,

or warned someone of the impending dog-doo on the sidewalk, we hoped our acts would brighten, possibly even change, the course of someone’s day.

We’re dreamers, but we’re also realists. And we know that best intentions don’t always result in action. So, we decided to let the readers of the

San Jose Mercury News hold us accountable by running a full-page ad on MLK day, inviting them to follow our progress on Twitter.

Throughout this process we all grew a little. We think twice before being thoughtless. We step up when someone needs a leg up. Because we know

that everyone plays a role in increasing the good in the world.

Compassion. No good act is too small.

A tragedy can happen anywhere Haiti is desperate but the people aren’t broken. I spread the word to donate

and help relief efforts.

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In San Francisco, people are no strangers to the devastation that an earthquake can do. I helped Haiti like others helped us back in ’89.

Contributed through UNICEF.

002DAY

Told my girlfriend that instead of eating out at a nice dinner for my birthday, let’s get pizza and

make a donation to Haitian relief.

003DAY

Bought an extra slice of pizza on my way home last night and

gave it to a girl in need who was begging in the rain.

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Walked home in the rain, so others could stay dry under the awnings.

005DAY

A woman was using a shoe as a pillow.

Her feet were bare,

so I bought her some socks, pillow, and a blanket.

006DAY

Returned the favor by buying a friend a tank of gas after he volunteered to drive to Tahoe and back.

007DAY

Cleared out my closet and

donated a bunch of stuff

to Goodwill.

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The used. The forgotten. The stashed away . At Goodwill,

one person’s clutter is another’ s new beginning. In a

given year, Goodwill will keep over five million pounds out

of the landfill, by recycling donations. One bag of stuff

can improve many lives.

GoodwillMore closet room for you,

a new treasure for someone else.

Put together a bag of donations and visit goodwill.org to

find a donation center near you.

GAVE MY BROTHER A BAG OF

CLOTHES & MONEYFOR GROCERIES.

009DAY

Fulfilled a friend’s wish by buying crayons for an Afghanistan school.

010DAY

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DON’T WAIT for people to be friendly, show them how.-Unknown Author

I smiled at a stranger.

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Gave a woman a ride home after she missed her bus.

There’s only one afternoon bus in West Marin.

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LENT A STRANGER 50 CENTS, A CO-WORKER TWO DOLLARS

&DELIVERED DRINKS TO PEOPLE ON THE 3RD OFFICE FLOOR

BECAUSE THEY SEEMED PARCHED.

013DAY

Cleaned up my girlfriend’s kitchen. Her act was making breakfast that made the mess in the fi rst place.

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Baked some delicious cupcakes over the weekend to share with the offi ce.

Gave a homeless person who sits outside of my house, leftover chicken dinner.

Paid the $3 bridge toll for all the passengers in my car pool.

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Ensured the safe return of a stuffed tiger to the arms of a little girl

who had left it behind as she walked off the plane.

Helped out a friend who just had surgery.

Walked a lost dog home in the middle of the night, after fi nding him on the street.

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SENT A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO A FR IEND IN TANZANIA WHO JUST STARTED TEACHING FOR THE PEACE CORPS.

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Helped a friend who can’t walk come over to watch the season premiere of Lost.

Both of our brains hurt now.

022DAY

Donated my CA tax refund to the California Breast Cancer Research Program in memory

of my sister-in-law.

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1 in 5 otherwise healthy women, and even some men,

will contract breast cancer. This disease has an unlimited

reach, while research is limited to donations. Research

done could lead to finding better means of prevention,

treatment, and hopefully a cure.

Donations are needed to turn research into a solution,

please give at cbcrp.org.

Breast CancerResearch Program

If you have nipples you’re at risk.

Made dinner for my sick girlfriend, who couldn’t say much more than, “I don’t feel good.”

024DAY

Instead of a Valentine’s gift, made donations to Haiti

in my loved one’s name.

025DAY

BEFRIENDED

a friend of a friend

WHO JUST MOVED HERE.

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Life is too short to have bad blood. I reconnected with a friend who

I had a falling out with.

027DAY

Called my grandmother who I haven’t talked to in months;

almost forgot what a wonderful woman she is.

028DAY

Visited with my 89-year-old grandma and helped a friend

mentally prepare(and carb load) for her first half

marathon.

029DAY

Sent a 2nd check to Red Cross for Haiti Earthquake Relief. We can’t forget these people as time passes, their suffering doesn’t.

030DAY

Relief is needed in case of an emergency—time, money ,

and blood can be used to save someone’ s life. If a crisis

strikes there’s no time to wait for people to make a donation.

Red CrossSaving someone’s life comes with

free juice and a cookie.

Please help by going to redcross.org to find out where you

can donate and how you can help.

Cleaned out my closet,

donating three bags of clothing and purses

to a less fortunate family friend.

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KINDNESS is the language in which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.-Mark Twain

Sent a card to my grandpa.

032DAY

Got caught up with my Uncle Garry. Stay strong Uncle.

Gave a Jackson for bus fare to my Berkeley vet street buddy Mark Anthony to get his part-time job and get paid in San Leandro.

Bought a round of cheeseburgers for some folks who seemed a little down on their luck.

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Gave an older homeless woman my leftovers and all the change I had in my bag.

It was her 70th birthday.

Finished co-signing on my parent’s home loan.

Held back my rage after nearly slamming into a car that cut me off. Deep breaths and a smile do feel better than yelling and screaming.

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Signed for a neighbor ’s package even though I was eating dinner—ended up being medication he urgently needed—

I’m glad I got up.

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CLEARED MY FRIENDS’ PLATES AT LUNCH AND DINNER.

Sometimes it’s the little things.

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A friend was feeling especially lonely yesterday, so I surprised her with flowers this afternoon.

041DAY

Helped a friend move a bed (on foot) to save some money.

Three blocks uphill and up three flights of stairs.

042DAY

Signed up to get beat at

basketball by kids half

my size.

043DAY

Children living in San Francisco’s Visitacion Valley

(often in dangerous public housing complexes)

are testing below the national average. Through after school

programs, outdoor activities, and educational assistance,

you can give kids a chance to have a better tomorrow.

Rock SFLetting kids prove that they aren’t

as rough as their environment.

Volunteering or making a donation can do some significant

good for a child 6-17. See what you can do by going to

rocksf.org.

Donated my design skills to help my dad create a respectful headstone

for my recently deceased grandmother.

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BOUGHT A

HOMELESS MAN

COFFEEAND A

SANDWICHDAY

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Volunteered a night of my friends’ choice to watch their kids, so they can have a date night without paying a babysitter.

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GAVE A FRIEND, WITH A SEVERE PHYSICAL DISABILITY,A HAND WITH A FEW THINGS

THEN JUST KICKED IT WITH HIM.

047DAY

Compassion for the planet is compassion for everyone.

Dug out the recyclables

that made their way into our kitchen trash.

048DAY

Walking in the rain, I saw a woman wearing a garbage bag asking for change. I gave her my umbrella.

049DAY

Helped a friend out with her class assignment by letting her dress me in drag.

050DAY

Helped a lady having trouble speaking English fi nd parking.

051DAY

Donated to Chilean earthquake victims using Google Checkout. (It’s so easy and every bit counts.)

052DAY

Amazon and Google now offer checkout charities. Simply

add a dollar or two to your total and help someone who

has nothing.

Just take a look the next time you are buying something

to see if a charitable donation is offered.

Convenient CharityGoogle Checkout

Help out when you check out.

Saved a seat for a friend at a pretty packed show.

Gave some new neighbors a hand moving into their apartment. The elevator was out of service.

Moved furniture into a friend’s new apartment.

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Helped my sister’s friend send two iPads to Singapore for an anniversary gift.

Bought a hot dog for an obviously hungry street person by Union Square.

Fed my roommate last night.

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A small act, putting a smile on a face is so rewarding.

Bought fresh bagels for the company for their most important meal.

TOOK MY PARENTS WINE TASTINGIN SAN FRANCISCO LAST WEEKEND.

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TOOK MY PARENTS WINE TASTINGIN SAN FRANCISCO LAST WEEKEND.

Had a blast, nice to return the favor after all that they have done.

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WOKE UP AT

4:15TO DRIVE MY COUSIN TO THE

AIRPORTDAY

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Gave a Valentine’s card to a friend who’s in a long-distance relationship, because she deserves all the love for her patience.

062DAY

Lent a friend my sweet microwave for her new apartment.

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Donated to two guys doing

the 545 AIDS LifeCycle from SF to LA.

You can too.

065DAY

A life-changing ride (not a race) spending seven days

on a bicycle from San Francisco to Los Angeles raising

funds and awareness for HIV and AIDS services. Over

$13 million was raised last year to support foundations

in both LA and San Francisco who work tirelessly to treat

and prevent HIV and AIDS.

AIDS LifeCycleTwo wheels, one goal.

Riders, roadies, volunteers, donators, and moral support

are needed. Find out more at aidslifecycle.org.

048DAY

RAN OUTSIDE TO HELP A PAINTER recover some tape he had lost when he failed tosuccessfully juggle an armful of stuff.

066DAY

Went through my closet and donated clothes and multiple pairs of shoes to Goodwill. Went through

my closet and donated clothes and multiple pairs of shoes to Goodwill. Went through my closet and do-nated clothes and multiple pairs of shoes to Good-will. Went through my closet and donated clothes

and multiple pairs of shoes to Goodwill. Went through my closet and donated clothes and multiple pairs of shoes to Goodwill. Went through my closet and donated clothes and multiple pairs of shoes to Goodwill. Went through my closet and donated

clothes and multiple pairs of shoes to Goodwill. Went through my closet and donated clothes and multiple pairs of shoes to Goodwill. Went through my closet and donated clothes and multiple pairs of shoes to Goodwill. Went through my closet and donated clothes and multiple pairs of shoes to Goodwill.

067DAY

Brought the Divine Ms. Stephanie dinner and made it for her while she packed for her week in San Diego.

068DAY

Made a $50 sponsorship towards my little brother’s high school

baseball team.

069DAY

Listened to a stranger rant about Muni. Sometimes people just need to vent.

Cooked some hoisin pork and baby bok choy for my disabled roommate last night.

Just grimaced and smiled when a woman stepped on my foot, twice.

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Gave my roommate some dating advice,helping him woo a girl on a dating site.

My aunt lives too far away to visit a friend in rehab. I visited the friend and called my aunt, letting her know how things are going.

Gave an ad student some advice on planning and refi ning their personal brand.

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Bought coffee for a nice homeless person who always sits peacefully in front of Starbucks and

never asks for money.

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Channeled my inner Italian for dinner and made special homemade pasta sauce for a friend.

077DAY

Having read Born to Run I donated to Norawas de Raramuri, to benefi t the

amazing ultra-running tribe.

078DAY

Preserve a secretive and peaceful way of life that has

created the most remarkable runners in the world. Known

as the T arahumara or Raramuri (meaning light-footed

ones) they run for hundreds of miles through the valleys

in Mexico, for the sheer love of putting one foot in front

of the other.

Norawas de Raramuri.The only thing that can outlast these runners

is their history.

Learn more about the races they do and those involved at

norawas.org.

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Volunteered to help the opening of the exhibition of “The Visionary Art of Morris Graves.”

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willingness to take another perspective. willingness to take another perspective. willingness to take another perspective. willingness to take another perspective. willingness to take another perspective. willingness to take another perspective.

COMPASSION can just be a willingness to take another perspective. Yesterday, in a heated argument, I did so. It changed everything.-EC1 Employee

I listened.

081DAY

Gave a slice of pizza to the local homeless guy when he came around to pick up our cans.

082DAY

After my friends’ plans fell through,I let them stay at my house for the weekend.

083DAY

Helped my elderly neighbor clean up her yard.

084DAY

Walked my elderly neighbor to the grocery store, helped her shop and carried the groceries home for her.

085DAY

Joined the Smile-of-the-Month Club to provide corrective surgeries for cleft lips & palates for children globally.

086DAY

Approximately 1 in 700 children will be born with a cleft

this year. If they’re born in a developing country, chances

are they will go untreated, facing a life with difficulty

eating, talking, and often fitting in with normal society,

even getting an education. For just $250 you can give a

child a new chance at life.

SmileTrainSmiles are contagious.

Please donate by going to smiletrain.org.

Joined the Smile-of-the-Month Club to provide corrective surgeries for cleft lips & palates for children globally.

Called my old roommate during my lunch break. We hadn’t talked in over two years.

087DAY

Taking care of a friend’s cat, while she’s out of town.

Meow.

088DAY

Let a friend stay with me as he looked for a new apartment.

Despite being last minute, I dog-sat my favorite pup for the weekend.

Helped my bro set up house after his big move to start grad school.

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Shipped my dad his favorite, cherries and homemade cherry teacakes, for his birthday.

Took my parents to several of the best restaurants in the city.

Rented a car to help a friend go furniture shopping all over the East Bay.

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Gave a friend a computer after his died, so he can search for a job on Craigslist.

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After showing up at my apartment with a hole in his lip, I spent the night with my friend in the ER as he got patched up from being jumped at a bar.

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Called a friend in Poland to express condolences over the tragic plane crash.

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GIVE A HUG, only this time hold it longer andsqueeze them tight.-EC1 Employee

Hugged a friend.

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Gave a $25 micro-loan using Kiva to a budding pharmacist

in Sierra Leone.

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Give someone the finances they need to start providing for

themselves. You choose an entrepreneur in an emerging

country based on their personal story, and donate to help

them start their own business. After their business is up

and running they will pay back your investment, letting

you help more and more people.

KivaTeach someone how to sell fish.

Start investing in people now, at kiva.org.

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UNKNOWINGLYShe was happy her day didn’t get worse.

WALKING TOWARDS A PILE OF DOG-DOO AND RAN UP TO STOP HER.

SAW A WOMAN

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Talked a friend through some personal and professional problems.

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Four hours of clothing shopping with my lady. Her act was buying me a pair of Star Wars Adidas.

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GAVE$22 to an “undercover millionaire,” who said he would reward me with a check that would change my life.

I said pay it forward.

104DAY

On my daily dog walk, a parking valet always has biscuits for my pup. Today, I left him an anonymous tip.

105DAY

Served breakfast to those in need at the

Glide Church. Amazing to see the power of a full belly

(and a hair net).

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Glide works to break the cycles of poverty through the

creation of an all-inclusive, just, and loving community

that welcomes everyone including prostitutes, addicts, and

people who are HIV/AIDS positive. No one is turned away.

Glide ChurchHelp not helpless.

Donations of time, money, and supplies can be made by

going to glide.org to learn more.

Wrote and produced radio spots for Glide Church, pro bono.

Called an old friend out of the blue. We hadn’t spoken for fi fteen years

but the Happy Holidays wish was appreciated.

Visited a terminally ill elderly neighbor.

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Guided a tourist through the process of using the new Clipper system. Hope he enjoys San Francisco.

Spent my commute on BART talking with a guy who had scary fangs tattooed on his face.

He was a little off, but friendly.

Gave my parents a break and cooked two meals for my family over the holidays.

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DONATED TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHILE CHECKING OUT AT THE GROCERY STORE.

Helping others can’t get any easier.

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Filled in for my disabled friend’s attendant. We ordered a giant pizza and watched

cheesy movies all night.

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you can never you can never do a kindness too soon. you can never you can never do a kind-ness too soon. you can never you can never do a kindness too soon. you can never you can never do a kindness too soon. you can never you can never do a kindness too soon. you can

YOU CANnever do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Cared for a sick friend.

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you can never you can never do a kindness too soon. you can never you can never do a kind-ness too soon. you can never you can never do a kindness too soon. you can never you can never do a kindness too soon. you can never you can never do a kindness too soon. you can

Bought a homeless man some socks, shoes, and a Clif Bar.

The gash on his foot demanded help.

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SUFFERING FROM EXTREME ROAD RAGEI have made a pact with myself to only honk at one driver per week.

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SOLD MY WARRIORS TICKETS TO A RANDOM PERSON ON CRAIGSLIST.

THEY OVERPAIDSO I GAVE THEM THEIR MONEY BACK.

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Donated $10 to International Medical Corps which will deliver complete

health services to a mother and her baby.

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This organization trains local populations to diagnose

and treat 75%-80% of all illness and injuries they are

presented with, while those at highest risk are given

emergency medical assistance. Because emerging

countries need permanent doctors, not just temporary relief.

International Medical CorpsDoing more than just patching wounds,

teaching others how to heal.

Find out how to donate at imcworldwide.org.

Today I returned a late library book, paid the fi ne, and threw in a couple

more bucks as a donation.

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My son and I bought bagels for his school’s teachers this morning.

Not a full-on buffet, just a small way to say ‘thank you.’

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SORRY, FRIEND. For your own good I prevented you

from biking home while intoxicated.

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Put my plans on holdto have a long conversation with a friend

who isn’t doing so well.

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PUT A BLOG TOGETHER so my girlfriend’s friends and family could leave her messages while she’s in South America.

.{SHE LOVED IT

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My hair wasn’t long enough to donate, but I buzzed my head anyways,

supporting my girlfriend who is battling lung cancer.

125DAY

Secretly sent kind vibes to people on the bus.

Emptied the dishwasher and the overloaded kitchen sink at the offi ce.

Swept up broken glass on the street near my apartment.

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On my way home, a homeless woman asked me for a dollar for dinner; I gave her the sandwich I just bought instead.

Shared a beer and a hug with a friend whose grandfather just passed away.

Gave up my seat on the bus for an older woman. Less an act of compassion, more an act of common courtesy.

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GOT SOME LUNCH for a friend whose lower back is hurting.

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HAD A HIGH-SCHOOL FRIEND CRASH ON MY COUCH AND THEN

SHOWED HER AROUND TOWN.

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Joined Doctors Without Borders monthly fund support for immediate

response to emergencies.

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Operating independently of any political, military , or

religious agendas, Doctors W ithout Borders provides care

based on who needs it most. Their neutrality is key as it

allows them to operate in war-torn countries on both sides of

the conflict. They are only able to stay neutral by receiving

private donations, rather than government assistance.

Doctors Without BordersCare for people,

whatever side of the line they’re on.

Help them stay focused on aiding people, not politics, by

donating to doctorswithoutborders.org.

RECONNECTED WITH A COUSINwho was once a much bigger part of my life, making plans to get together and have a proper catch-up.

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STARTED THE DAY WITH A SMILE,making it a point to say “good morning” to

anyone I made eye contact with.

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Gave the agency kitchen a thorough cleaning.Our dishes are no longer collecting spores, molds and fungi.

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Gave the casino $90 back from the $500

I took from them.

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DID MY BEST IMPRESSION OF THE DONUT FAIRY AT WORK

Co-workers were in need of some sugar.

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The HandsOn Network connected me and other volunteers with a local organization in need.

No commitment, just fun.

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Working nationwide, thousands of volunteers get together to

provide communities with what they need. Getting dirty and

working with your hands can be much more gratifying than

just writing a check. Playgrounds, gardens, and wheelchair

ramps all have been created by people like you.

Find out about volunteering for a community project in

your area by going to handsonnetwork.org.

HandsOn NetworkMore than just good intentions,

actual tangible results.

Called my Grandma

to wish her a very happy birthday.

Born in 1923, she’s seen some damn cool stuff.

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Bought a plane ticket to visit my mom in the hospital for a week.

It was just what I needed to do.

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Invited an old friend from out of town to spend the weekend in San Francisco with me.

Enjoyed catching up.

My sister’s friend tragically killed himself last weekend. Wanting to help, but not knowing what to say,

I mostly listened.

Picked up my husband’s prescription at the pharmacy.

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Compassion can mean supporting what you believe in. I sent my congressman letters about net-neutrality legislation.

Helped clean up a little boy who got sick in my daughter’s 2nd grade class;

poor kid was a trooper.

Gave a friend who has always wanted to see San Francisco a personal tour. Full disclosure, I enjoyed it too.

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Giving friends rides like I’m a limo driver; except with a MINI.

Sadly no MINI bar.

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Gave directions to tourists, helping them find their way around San Francisco.

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Bought chocolate, carrot, and cheese cake for drunk homies at 2am.

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PLANNED A DINNER IN SAN FRANCISCOIn honor of my cousin’s graduation from grad school.

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a Mother’s Day present that helps all moms. Donated at helpamotherout.org to give diapers to low-income families.BOUGHT

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In San Francisco, diapers are not covered under

social-safety programs, leaving many mothers without a

way to clean and comfort their upset baby. It’s surprising,

but true. One diaper can improve two lives.

Donations of diapers can be made in person, online, or

you can just support the program by going to

helpamotherout.org.

Help a Mother OutPoop happens.

Carried an older woman’s walker in and out of an elevator.

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ALL MAJORreligious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness...the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives. -Dalai Lama

Smiled and waved at a car cutting me off.

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Took the opportunity to help some ad students get started on an agency project.

Their enthusiasm made me happy.

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DROPPED OFF A BAG OF GROCERIES, TO A HOUSEBOUND WOMAN IN NEED.

IT’S EASY TO FORGET THAT THIS NEED EXISTS.

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Lent a friend a few bucks for her cash-only lunch choice.

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Used a bit of my time and a connection to help out BRUTE LABS.

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The project works to find creative solutions to the world’s

problems. Fresh ideas and award-winning design have been

used to find homeless people shelters, provide water to African

villages, and clean up the neighborhoods we live in.

Brutelabs.orgDesign a new solution.

Help find more measurable solutions by going to

brutelabs.org.

Small tremble in SF this morning,

reminded me not to forget Haiti. Donation made.

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Brought along a trash bag and cleaned up a portion of Sausalito on my morning dog walk.

Got a few ‘thanks’ and a few funny looks.

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Spent some time fi guring out something on my own, so my boss could enjoy her vacation distraction-free.

A woman in front of me forgot her wallet, so I bought her breakfast.

Cleaned a friend’s dishes so she didn’t have to.

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Gave a woman on BART a dollar who missed out on the homeless shelter

and needed a room for the night.

Shared a crumpet with a co-worker in need of some breakfast.

A good friend was just dumped. Last night I listened, tonight we go to the bar.

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Stopped to help the postwoman pick up a stack of letters she had dropped.

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Took care of all the packing so my overworked husband doesn’t have to worry about the details of our vacation.

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Arrived two hours early to a movie to secure some space in line for

twenty of my closest friends.

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HELPED MY HOUSEMATESMOVE ALL WEEKEND.Enjoying my new apartment, sad that we now live apart.

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Retooled some marketing eff orts

for the SF Food Bank done by another ad agency.

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The SF Food Bank strives to feed people with clean, tasty,

healthy food. The city of San Francisco has a staggering

hunger problem. Over 200 thousand people are

struggling to feed themselves. An empty stomach can be

just as bad as filling it with junk.

SF Food BankYour neighbor might be starving.

Every $1 donated distributes $6 worth of food. Go to

sffoodbank.org and give now.

SHARED SOME OF MOMMA’S BEST COOKIESAROUND THE OFFICE.

Home cooking is good, home baking is better.

1 75DAY

Bought a co-worker a cup of coffee. Not important, unless you don’t have one.

176DAY

Drove an acquaintance into work this morning

, because she was having back problems.

1 7 7DAY

Helped some tourists feel a little more local.

178DAY

Cooked a couple of meals for a friend who just had a baby.

179DAY

Smiled at five strangers today. Three smiled back. One was kind of creepy.

180DAY

Taught my roommate how to make my uncle’s famous homemade pasta sauce.

Compassion lives in the stomach as much as the heart.

Took care of a friend’s dog for a week while he’s on vacation.

Bought lunch for three of my co-workers, just because. (Put us all in a good mood for a tough day.)

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Drove my friend to the airport at 5:00am.

Made some comfort food for a friend who needed some comforting.

Was an ally for my cousin when he came out to the rest of our conservative family.

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Donated a large quantity of clothing to the Raphael House.

187DAY

Raphael House provides a safe haven for families, giving

them the environment and services they need to find a

home for themselves. This includes: financial education,

childcare, and a place to stay . Raphael House works to

put an end to homelessness.

Raphael HouseFinding a home is almost impossible

when you have nowhere to sleep at night.

Money is needed to keep a roof over the heads of people

going through a difficult time. Please go to

raphaelhouse.org to donate today.

hope. it is compassion. it is excellence. hope. it is com-passion. it is excellence. hope. it is compassion. it is excel-lence. hope. it is compassion. it is excellence. hope. it is compassion. it is excellence. hope. it is compassion. it is excellence. hope. it is comp

AMERICA IShope. It is compassion. It is excellence. It is valor. -Paul Tsongas

Talked with a stranger at my bus stop.

188DAY

hope. it is compassion. it is excellence. hope. it is com-passion. it is excellence. hope. it is compassion. it is excel-lence. hope. it is compassion. it is excellence. hope. it is compassion. it is excellence. hope. it is compassion. it is excellence. hope. it is comp

Gave a friend a bite of my favorite burger.

Introduced her to the wonder that is wasabi-raspberry aioli.

189DAY

Took a friend’s cat to the vet

to see about doing something for the poor kitty’s eye infection.

190DAY

FIXED AN OLD FRIEND’S

COMPUTER

1 9 1DAY

Offered my seat on the streetcar to a woman and her young boy.

192DAY

Went to a garden premiere that a friend had

landscaped.

193DAY

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Took my mother out for Father’s Day, she still mourns the loss of my dad.

It’s still hard after five years, particularly on holidays.

195DAY

Donated time stacking shelves at the local St. Vincent de Paul Society food bank in Marin.

196DAY

Through providing the largest homeless shelter in Northern

California, the organization has been crucial in

helping impoverished men and women in our society. By

providing hope and service to people individually, those in

need have a better chance at breaking their cycle of

dependence.

St. Vincent de Paul SocietyEmbracing the world through charity.

See what you can do to help by going to svdp-sf.org.

people first, with histories and hearts. people first,

with histories and hearts. people first, with histories

and hearts. people first, with histories and hearts. people first, with histories

and hearts. people first, with histories and hearts.

SOMETIMES I need to remember that homeless people are people without homes, but people first, with histories and hearts, not just needs.-EC1 Employee

Gave a homeless man a dollar.

197DAY

people first, with histories and hearts. people first,

with histories and hearts. people first, with histories

and hearts. people first, with histories and hearts. people first, with histories

and hearts. people first, with histories and hearts.

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SET MY MOM UP WITH GMAIL.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Hotmail is not something anyone should have to live with.

199DAY

PROOFREAD MY SISTER’S RÉSUMÉfor her first real job, hoping she gets it.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

200DAY

Made some soup for a good friend whose newborn is seriously ill.

Bought a plane ticket for a friend so she can afford to go on a trip our group of friends is taking.

Bought a homeless woman breakfast.

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Gave some money to the musicians who entertain us daily at the BART station on

my way home.

Took photos for my boyfriend’s family.

Chatted with my 86-year-old grandmother this Christmas. She’s an incredible woman.

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Gave a friend a bunch of podcasts to subscribe to for his long commute.

I love Radiolab.

207DAY

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While commuting on BART to the Oakland Dynamites football team so that they could afford to travel to finals this year.

I donated

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Donated to Child’s Play.

209DAY

Sadly there aren’t any cheat codes in life, but a good

video game can bring a smile to any kid’ s face. Children

around the nation are stuck in the hospital with nothing

to do. Donating video games, toys, books, and cash can

lift a child’s spirits, making them, and you, feel better.

Child’s Play CharityUp, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right,

B, A, Start, Help

Even if you’ve never played a Nintendo, see what you can

do by going to childsplaycharity.org.

never look down on any-body. never look down on

anybody. never look down on anybody. never

anybody. never look down on anybody. never look

down on anybody. never look down on anybody.

never look down on anybo

NEVER look down on anybodyunless you are helping them.-Jesse Jackson

Helped an old woman onto the bus.

210DAY

never look down on any-body. never look down on

anybody. never look down on anybody. never

anybody. never look down on anybody. never look

down on anybody. never look down on anybody.

never look down on anybo

Instead of getting angry I joked around with a cashier as I waited(for a considerable time) to return some clothes.

2 1 1DAY

Helped a good friend pack up her apartment to move across the country.Held back my sadness too.

DAY

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Ran and got some dinner for a co-worker who had to stay late.

213DAY

CALLED A FRIEND OUTwhen he was planning on driving home drunk.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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BOUGHT A CO-WORKER LUNCHat our favorite Greek joint.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Gave a homeless man some apples on my way home from work.

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Took a lonely friend to dinner to cheer her up.

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Fortunate enough to be going into my final semester. I donated some money to roomtoread.org, hopefully giving someone else a chance at an education.

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Room to Read was created to focus on raising literacy

rates and gender-equal education in developing countries.

Through the creation of schools and libraries, and by

maximizing investment and creating sustainable, scalable,

and measurable results, almost a million children have

benefited from the program.

Room to Read“We are too poor to afford an education.

But without an education we will always be poor.” -Nepalese Headmaster

Give someone a chance to better their tomorrow by

visiting roomtoread.org today.

Threw a home run ball back over the fence so the game could continue.

Cooked Mexican food for my French boyfriend and his family.They love enchiladas.

Cat-sat for a friend’s giant tabby.

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Threw my friend a Lady Gaga-themed going away party.

Picked up a toy for a kid whose arms were too full of fun. The dragon swordsman action fi gure is bound to

hit the ground again.

Took a friend out for some drinks who is leaving for the Peace Corps in a few weeks.

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HAD A CONVERSATION with a homeless person about our sharedappreciation for soccer.

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LEFT $50 AT THE FOOTof a sleeping homeless man.

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in compassion lies the world’s true strength. in compassion lies the world’s true strength. in compassion lies the world’s true strength. in compassion lies the world’s true strength. in compassion lies the world’s true strength. in compassion lies the world’s true strength.

IN SEPARATENESS lies the world’s greatest misery, in compassion lies the world’s true strength.-Buddha

Gave my girlfriend some flowers.

227DAY

Mentored my Mom in her decision to accept a new job, so happy to help her out after the 25 years

that she’s been helping me.

228DAY

Made cupcakes for my soccer team. We’ve been having a rough season, frosting helped.

229DAY

Had a long overdue chat with a friend.

230DAY

Repaid my girlfriend’s parents for all the delicious meals I’ve eaten at their house,

by cooking them dinner.

231DAY

Gave my seat up to a woman standing on the bus.

232DAY

In memory of the dog I lost this year, I donated a couple bucks to the ASPCA to help our furry companions.

233DAY

Our four-legged friends need someone to speak for them, to

protect them from abuse and keep them out of harm’s way.

This is the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to

Animals and they’ve been speaking up for our furry, shaggy,

and whiskered companions for over a hundred years.

ASPCAGive them a reason to bark and meow.

Get involved. Go to ASPCA.org today to see what you can do.

DROPPED ALL PLANS ON A FRIDAY NIGHTto make dinner and pick up a movie to help a friend out.

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234DAY

LENT A FRIEND SOME MONEYfor a plane ticket to go see his mother on her birthday.

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235DAY

Sent my friend’s portfolio to one of Engine Company 1’s creative directors.

Sat down to write an honest-to-goodness pen and paper thank you note, rather than send an email.

Called my grandparents and a long-lost friend. I think I brightened their day.

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My friend’s son was diagnosed with a very serious disease. I joined the effort by pouring all my love and prayers for strength and healing, into a meal for them.

I’m going to do it again and again until their fi ght is over.

I managed to hook a friend in need of work with a freelance gig in Portland. Timing is everything.

Currently reading a book to better understand my best friend’s mental disorder.

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Spent some time contacting as many people I know to help a friend find a job.

He got a serious interview.

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Helping a friend who just moved to the area look for a job.

243DAY

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SHORT.Helped two of my good friends reconcile their bad feelings towards each other.

244DAY

Lent a sympathetic ear to a friend having relationship troubles.

245DAY

Put together a 250-piece IKEA furniture kit for a friend who was too burnt out from moving.

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Called my nephew in New Jersey to say that I missed him. The best part was when

he said he missed me too.

247DAY

Cut off 11 inches of hair

and donated it.

248DAY

Ten inches of hair is all it takes to create a wig for a

youngster dealing with an illness. Share your style and

self esteem, with someone who could use it.

Locks of LoveWith one snip you can give a child their

confidence back.

Please go to locksoflove.org to find out how to turn your

ponytail into a kid’s new hairdo.

Got involved with a mini “get out the vote” with some friends to

meet the registration deadline.

249DAY

Used my iPad to help an older hippy show

his wife a houseboat he liked.

250DAY

little, nameless, unremem-bered acts of kindness and love. little, nameless, un-remembered acts of kind-ness and love. little, name-less, unremembered acts of kindness and love. little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love.

THE BEST portion of a good man’s life-his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love.-William Wordsworth

Left candy for my co-workers.

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little, nameless, unremem-bered acts of kindness and love. little, nameless, un-remembered acts of kind-ness and love. little, name-less, unremembered acts of kindness and love. little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love.

Switched seats on an airplane so that a couple could sit together.

252DAY

A homeless man outside the grocery store asked for a beer so he got one.

Picked up my girlfriend from the airport and brought her some sushi.

Decided to spare the air and walk rather than drive a few miles to grab lunch with a friend.

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Gave a young lady some change for her meter, and refused to accept her bills in return.

I gave up the second half of my slice of pizza to a young man who asked nicely for it.

Helped a friend pack and move into his new place.

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DONATED SEVERAL BAGS OF CLOTHES TO GOODWILL.

My old Hawaiian shirt will look great on somebody.

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Donated a pair of unused track shoes to a Bay Area low-income high school program.

260DAY

Helped pry open the doors of a BART car that had closed on an older woman. They will crush you. Thankfully, she was okay.

261DAY

The last conversation I had with a friend, I listened more than I spoke.

262DAY

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Out of compassion for the struggle of humankind for justice with dignity, I joined the ACLU with a donation and promise of support.

263DAY

Everyone should be guaranteed basic civil liberties. Rights

protected under the first amendment, equal protection under

the law, due process, and privacy . Steeped in controversy ,

the ACLU does what other people don’t want to do: defend

anyone who is having these rights infringed upon.

ACLUNo matter who you are,

you are innocent until proven guilty.

The only way to continue protecting our rights is through

support; become a member or donate by going to ACLU.org.

DROVE MY NIECE TO WORKso that she didn’t have to take the train.

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264DAY

HELPED MY 90-YEAR-OLD GRANDMAtry on some new clothes.

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Bought my broke friend a beer... he needed it.

266DAY

Gave my husband the only umbrella and went without one.

267DAY

Adopted a puppy last weekend, giving it the best new home ever.

268DAY

Drove three colleagues to and from Monterey for meetings.

269DAY

Helped a 77-year-old friend with lung cancer live out her bucket list.

Left a concert early to console a friend who had found that their grandfather had endured a stroke.

Worked on a logo design for a friend lacking art skills.

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Volunteered to watch my cousin’s two small children for a weekend while they went to a wedding.

Brought dinner for some friends who just had a baby.

Bought a ticket for a man rushing for the train who found he didn’t have enough.

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READ STORIES and put my little cousin to bed so her mom could have a night off.

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PUT TOGETHER A PHOTO BOOKfor my husband’s family

in memory of their late father.

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Photoshopped a friend’s hair, letting her see how she’d look with a new color.

She stayed blond.

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Rescued a crawfi sh that had wandered too far by throwing it back into the lake.

279DAY

Made a small donation to Push America, a fantastic organization that serves

people with disabilities.

280DAY

Led by the fraternity Pi Kappa Phi, the organization

supports construction projects, raises funds, and provides

volunteer opportunities, helping people who are severely

disabled. Their Journey of Hope (a cross-continental

bicycle ride) has raised over $15 million to help people

who are handicapped.

Push AmericaBetter yourself by helping someone else.

Go to pushamerica.org to see how you can get involved.

Helped an elderly lady get down a flight of slippery, icy stairs.

281DAY

Helped my mom safely navigate the icy streets and sidewalks of

New York City.

282DAY

Invited a widowed, elderly neighbor

to join our family for Thanksgiving.

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Gave a friend a ride to the airport to catch a fl ight to SoCal.

Checked out a place in West Oakland for a friend who’s moving to town.

Stopped a girl’s dog from running into the street. She was beside herself with joy.

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Dog-sitting for a friend while she is out of town.

Walked an elderly man to the nearest BART station.

Helped a friend revise a cover letter for a job he really wants; also crossing my fi ngers hoping he gets it.

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Gave a cup of coffee to the homeless painter who sleeps outside of the agency.

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Offered to watch my friend’s cat while she’s in Israel for the next two weeks. Also stifled my jealousy that

she gets to go on a free trip.

292DAY

Gave to my friend’s “MS Sucks” walk.

293DAY

Little is known about Multiple Sclerosis its symptoms,

causes, and preventions all remain mysterious. Sometimes

it takes years for people to get an accurate diagnosis,

which is just as devastating as having the neurologic

disorder. The MS Walk has raised awareness and millions

of dollars needed to shed more light on this problem.

Multiple Sclerosis WalkNot knowing what the problem can be is just as

terrifying as the problem itself.

Find a walk near you at nationalmssociety.org.

For not just my health, but in response to: my family, friend’s, and girlfriend’s concern-today will be the day I quit smoking for good.

294DAY

Got up to get my girlfriend some water, hoping to ease her cough. Her cold kept her up all night.

295DAY

It’s not the size of the cake that matters, it’s the thought that counts, and the amount of frosting.

I baked cupcakes for a friend’s birthday.

296DAY

Bought an obscene number of Girl Scout cookies from a friend’s daughter.

297DAY

BOUGHT A DRINK FOR A FRIENDwho had been having a really rough week.

He returned the favor by sharing some laughs.

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NOT HAVING BUS FARE IS THE WORST.

I paid for a distressed woman who didn’t have enough change.

299DAY

Made a donation to Playworks, to maximize recess.

300DAY

Organized play at recess can give kids the exercise they

need while also building teamwork and social skills.

While recess is a time that most students look forward

to, it can also be a time filled with fights, bullying, and

injuries. Playing has been shown to improve development

by structuring recess.

Go to playworks.org to keep recess productive.

PlayworksBringing some structure to the junglegym.

Dropped off all my moving boxes to help a friend preparing to move.

301DAY

Helped out a co-worker carrying a desk down

and then back up some stairs.

302DAY

the dew of compassion is a tear. the dew of compassion is a tear. the dew of compassion is a tear. the dew of com-passion is a tear. the dew of compassion is a tear. the dew of compassion is a tear. the dew of compassion is a tear. the dew of compassion is a t

The dew of compassion is a tear.-Lord Byron

Lent an ear to a grievant friend.

303DAY

CARRY HER POSSESSIONS who was struggling to move into her new place.

Helped a girl

304DAY

Every morning I walk to my 85-year-old mother’s house, make sure she takes her medicine,

and then we have breakfast together.

Took care of a little girl whose mom was unexpectedly delayed in the hospital.

Gave a Giants playoff ticket to my niece who was desperate to go to the game. She was so excited.

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Wrote a $20 check to a guy who was in a “stay in school” program(Was it a scam? Likely.)

But the world needs less skepticism.

Gave a woman the rest of her fare when she got stuck inside the BART station.

I bought a two-hour sunset cruise for the family that took care of me while I was in SoCal.

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When a couple rushed to cut me off at the entrance to Starbucks

this morning, I held the door and wished them a Happy New Year.

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A friend is returning to Tanzania for her second year in the Peace Corps, so I sent her off with some movies to hopefully keep her

from getting too homesick.

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Waiting for a tableI let a mother and her son sit in a crowded restaurant’s waiting room.

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Emptied the dishwasher for my mom.

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Covered a friend by throwing in a couple of extra bucks at dinner.

316DAY

Let the personin a hurry go ahead of me at lunch.

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Compassion for my health,I started running today and plan on continuing tomorrow.

318DAY

Every Thanksgiving, several hotels cook meals for the SF firefighters

who aren’t able to spend the holiday with their family.

I brought some food to a different engine company.

319DAY

While they work non-stop to boldly save people,

amenities including food are not provided for them by the

city. Donations to firehouses are greatly appreciated.

Thanksgiving for FirefightersFirefighters don’t need to get burned

in their own kitchen too.

There is an abundance of food donations made around

holidays, so consider donating a Thanksgiving turkey in July.

Made my dog’s day

by going a few blocks further on our morning walk.

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Made a calendar for a friend and myself, so that we didn’t have to spend money buying a fancy one.

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Brainstormed ideas for a friend’s nonprofi t organization.

Helped a good friend take a dream trip to San Francisco.

Helped my neighbor out with some jumper cable action.

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Paid the bridge toll for the car behind me.

Sent a handwritten note to an old friend in Australia; we haven’t spoken in over 15 years.

Hopefully he hasn’t moved.

Took our intern out to lunch on her last day.She will be missed.

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EMPTIED OUT THE OFFICE DISHWASHERand reloaded it with all the dishes from the nasty, overcrowded sink.

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BOUGHT A COFFEEfrom the independent coffee truck down the street

that seems to be struggling.

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Encouraged my sister’s boyfriend to check out a really cool grad program

he’s interested in.

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Gave an elderly couple driving directions to a restaurant, despite getting soaked from the rain as my stomach was grumbling.

331DAY

light of love and human compassion enter the souls of men. light of love and human compassion enter the souls of men. light of love and human compas-sion enter the souls of men. light of love and human compassion enter the sou

HAPPINESSand peace will come to earth only as the light of love and human compassion enter the souls of men. -David O. McKay

Bought a friend a drink.

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BAKED A CAKE FOR MY ROOMMATE’S BIRTHDAY.

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Surprisedmy grandparentsby calling them out of the blue. I think it made their day.

334DAY

HELPED A BUDDY WITH HIS JOB,figuring out how his product might fit in

with ad agency needs.

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Shipped a pile of used running shoes to Shoe4Africa.org. Presumably, somewhere in Kenya there is a needy kid with size 13 feet.

336DAY

Fulfill a need by sending your shoes. You can protect the

people of Africa from infectious diseases and parasites

that their bare feet are at risk of contracting. What started

with shoes has expanded to helping to provide: hospitals,

schools and education, AIDS awareness, helping with

women’s empowerment, peace resolution, and food to

the hungry.

Shoe4AfricaHelping someone can start by

kicking off your shoes.

Please go to shoe4africa.org to see how you can

get involved.

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EVEN THOUGH HE DIDN’T ASK, I gave a guy with a flat bike tire a bag full of clothes and a few bucks.

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PUT ON A HAPPY FACEand went grocery shopping with my girlfriend after

work, instead of going straight to the couch.

338DAY

Perked up my bleary-eyed co-workers by making some cappuccinos this morning.

339DAY

Gave some money to a street musician. Only wish he had a CD to buy.

340DAY

Escorted a soggy, umbrella-less, and incredibly sweet stranger to her destination.

Haven’t needed to take a bag from a grocery store in months since I started carrying reusable bags in my purse.

Bought breakfast and a blanket for a Peet’s Coffee acquaintance who was revealed to be homeless.

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Drove my little brother around for his homecoming dance.

Contacted an old roommate from college; we hadn’t spoken in 24 years.

Turned over a Certifi cate of Deposit to a friend (and his family) who has been out of work this last year.

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Helped teach a four-year-old French girl how to speak English.

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Helped out a friend with her psych program by letting her poke around in my head.

Hopefully she doesn’t find anything bad in there.

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Helped an older woman who was having trouble

with the new digital parking meters.

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Picked up lunch for a co-worker who was chained to his desk by work.

Working in a dungeon has its drawbacks.

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Working to recruit more Big Brothers and Big Sisters for a school project.

There should never be a waiting list for young kids looking for guidance.

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Kids need someone to look up to. For over 100 years, the

program has been pairing children in need with mentors.

Having a positive example in their life has shown to

reduce the likelihood that a child will begin using drugs

and alcohol, do better in school, and socialize better with

friends and family.

Big Brothers Big SistersBe a hero without wearing a cape.

Become a mentor today at Bbbs.org.

Shared a cab with a total stranger to make sure they made it home okay.

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Broke down and took care of the abandoned-unclaimed water glass left in the bathroom for weeks. Promptly washed it and my hands.

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generosity is doing some-thing nice for someone who will never find out. generosity is doing some-thing nice for someone who will never find out. generosity is doing some-thing nice for someone who will never find out. g

REALgenerosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out.-Frank A. Clark

Left motivational Post-its for my girlfriend.

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BOUGHT “TICKET TO RIDE,” AN AWESOME BOARD GAME, TO PLAY WITH MY FAMILY.

The price was so worth the time I get to spend with them.

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Gave advice to some students on the street who were trying to decide where to live in Berkeley.

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Spent the night

calming my roommate down

after she fought

with her boyfriend.

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Invited a friend over for dinner to talk about the rough day they were having.

Got up in the middle of the night to let the dogs out and let the hubby keep sleeping.

Let a car in on my commute when everyone else kept passing them by.

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Drove a friend to their doctor’s appointment and then to the airport.

Donated $10 to the SF Food Bank because I heard they were coming up short this holiday season.

Distributed jackets and shoes to the homeless people in my neighborhood.

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Signed up for the Jog for Jill event hosted by

The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation.

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The goal is to increase the 15% survival rate associated

with lung cancer, which hasn’t changed in decades. Little

is done researching cures and treatment because of the

stigma that this is a smoker’ s disease. Our loved ones

shouldn’t have to suffer through this.

Please put this belief to rest and donate today by going to

lungcancerfoundation.org.

The Bonnie J. AddarioLung Cancer Foundation

Not all smokers get lung cancer; not all lung cancer patients smoked.

Taking a step back from our office lives, we did what we could to help out our fellow San Franciscans. Everyone spent the day sorting boxes and boxes of carrots. And we realized that during our daily lives it’s so easy to obsess over headlines, kerning, and spreadsheets, forgetting how feeding someone who’s hungry is far more important.

Finished our year of compassion by going to the SF Food Bank, volunteering our time as an agency.

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So now what?

Going into this we had no real expectations for what the outcome would be. Of course we had dreams along the way, that maybe our acts would inspire do-gooders to don a costume and start fi ghting

crime. While this didn’t happen (as far we know), our connection to humanity was strengthened.

And that’s why we’d do it again. In truth, this book never really ends (although sparing trees requires that it does). The responsibility of

spreading good and positivity in the world rests on all of our shoulders.

So we pass the challenge on to you. There are: parking-meters, bellies, hearts and bins to be fi lled. There are strangers that need

to be pleasantly surprised. There are small, medium, and large problems to tackle.

Go now. Seriously. Get out there. The world is waiting.

In loving memory of Jill Costello, keeping her message alive to always, “Go Big.”

Started over again.

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