Irene gave a token to an unsuspecting commuter

Who are you: Irene Ngo, Assistant Food Editor

What was your kindness deed: Offering someone a token at a TTC station.

Why did you want to do this: To surprise someone with a nice gesture!

How did it make you feel: Like I may have made a difference in someone’s day.

How did they respond: She was happy, grateful and relieved because it turned out she didn’t have exact change to get on the subway. She told me I made her day that much easier!

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Click here for ways to spread holiday cheer and tag your own photos on Facebook and Twitter with #kindcycle @chatelainemag — we’d love to see them! For information on the KindCycle and more ways to get involved starting January, click here.