When Lora Grady saw Maryanne Epp busking outside a grocery store, she walked past her thinking next time she would donate. Then she gave it a second thought and turned around to perform this act of kindness.

How an act of kindness gave one woman something to sing about

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Valerie Jones, general manager of Chatelaine.com, wanted to teach her kids about compassion and generosity. #kindcycle

Chatelaine staff donated toys #kindcycle

Waitstaff often have to work through the holidays in a busy and stressful environment, so Heather wanted to do something nice for them #kindcycle

Chatelaine staff gave a generous tip to waitstaff #kindcycle

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How an act of kindness gave one woman something to sing about

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Valerie and her kids donated toys

Heather gave a big tip to waitstaff

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