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ACTS OF KINDNESS

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  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 5:31 PM EDT2012-05-15 21:31:52 GMT
    Sometimes it takes a village to pay it forward. I hit the streets in Henrico at the White Oak Shopping Village to find someone ready on the spot to pass on a $300 Act of Kindness. I was certain my
    I hit the streets in Henrico at the White Oak Shopping Village and met with Michelle Johnson, a bus driver with Henrico Public Schools.

  • Tuesday, May 8 2012 6:25 PM EDT2012-05-08 22:25:37 GMT
    Nominations for our $300 Acts of Kindness segment usually come via phone or e-mail. But for the next few weeks, I'm hitting the streets all around town, to catch people willing to pay it forward on the spot.
    Nominations for our $300 Acts of Kindness segment usually come via phone or e-mail. But for the next few weeks, I'm hitting the streets all around town, to catch people willing to pay it forward on the spot to someone in need or reward someone's good deeds.

  • Tuesday, May 1 2012 5:34 PM EDT2012-05-01 21:34:51 GMT
    After the sudden death of a Prince George police officer three weeks ago, loved ones wanted to honor her memory with an Act of Kindness for the people she called "her" heroes.
    After the sudden death of a Prince George police officer three weeks ago, loved ones wanted to honor her memory with an Act of Kindness for the people she called "her" heroes.

  • Tuesday, April 24 2012 6:28 PM EDT2012-04-24 22:28:17 GMT
    RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Sometimes family ties can test us in ways we never imagine. We're paying it forward to a bachelor who suddenly found himself being a surrogate parent to an active pre-teen, while
    We're paying it forward to a bachelor who suddenly found himself being a surrogate parent to an active pre-teen, while also caring for his own critically ill mother. His friend calls him a strong, inspiring role model who deserves an Act of Kindness.

  • Tuesday, April 17 2012 5:40 PM EDT2012-04-17 21:40:56 GMT
    We're paying it forward in Chesterfield to a woman her neighbor calls "the most compassionate caretaker." Not only is she managing her own family's serious medical issues, she's opened her home to displaced families and pets, and looks after kids around the apartment complex.

  • Tuesday, April 10 2012 5:57 PM EDT2012-04-10 21:57:21 GMT
    A knit hat warmed a local woman's "heart" so much, she tracked down the person who knitted it and nominated her for today's Acts of Kindness.

  • Tuesday, April 3 2012 8:05 PM EDT2012-04-04 00:05:02 GMT
    We're paying it forward to a woman who takes care of seven hundred children and dozens of adults several days a week. She's such a great asset to her school and everyone in it, she's been voted support staff person of the year several years in a row and today she's our Act of Kindness recipient. 

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    Tuesday, March 27 2012 6:25 PM EDT2012-03-27 22:25:37 GMT
    Lots of us remember an exceptional teacher who made us believe we could succeed at anything. Today a grandmother and cancer survivor is paying it forward to the educator she says has given her confidence that she absolutely will earn the diploma she's been longing for. Their teacher-student bond is this week's "Acts of Kindness."

  • ACTS OF KINDNESS

    Wednesday, March 21 2012 8:10 AM EDT2012-03-21 12:10:09 GMT
    In this week's Acts of Kindness, we pay it forward to someone who opened their heart and their home to one of our viewers.

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    Tuesday, March 13 2012 5:13 PM EDT2012-03-13 21:13:10 GMT
    Today we're paying it forward to a dynamic young CEO who is passionate about children, education and empowerment. She committed to nurturing future generations of local leaders and today a loyal supporter is making a three hundred dollar Act of Kindness investment.

CHESTERFIELD, VA (WWBT) – A road trip took us to Chester's Priority Toyota to meet a very driven 17-year-old.   

"I want to run my own business eventually," said Kevin Clemmons. 

Fresh out of Thomas Dale High School Kevin Clemmons has charted an ambitious course. 

"Own my own corporation. I'm looking at maybe going into cargo operations," he said. 

And he's already got the wheels in motion. 

"This is all you, you got everybody together," Sabrina said. 

Topping his priorities: team building and the well being of his co-workers like Lori Yorger. 

"She's funny, sweet, innocent; she will put a smile on your face," Kevin said. "She lost her husband a couple of weeks ago; I don't like to see people in pain like that. I wanted to extend my hand and let her know that I care, and that we care, and that we will be by her side." 

Kevin arranged an Act of Kindness surprise. 

KEVIN: "Lori you have some people who need to see you."
SABRINA: "We're with Channel 12. So nice to meet you. You are beloved by your co-workers and one in particular thinks highly of you." 

SABRINA: "And there're some folk out here waiting to see you so we'll follow you, Ms. Sunshine."
LORI: "Yeah I'm Ms. Sunshine, but I've lost my sunshine, but I'm trying to get better."
SABRINA: "Well your co-workers want to help."
LORI: "I was looking for everybody, everyone was gone." 
KEVIN: "Lori I just want to thank you for bringing everyone joy here, you've brought a lot of joy to me and on behalf of NBC12's random Acts of Kindness I'm here to present to you $100, $200, $300."
LORI: "Thank you, thank you everybody!" 

DENNIS ELLMER WITH PRIORITY TOYOTA OF RICHMOND: "Lori we'd like to match what NBC12 and Kevin have done for you and get you another $300, so congratulations." 

Lori hugs Dennis as the crowd applauds.

DENNIS: "You are welcome, but thank Kevin, because he is the one that did all of it..."
KEVIN: "Lori you deserve it, you deserve it so much."
LORI: "Guys I miss him a lot but it's meant a lot. For all of you guys to be here for me because it's been really hard and I thank you all, I really do, I had him for 20 years but he died doing what he liked the most. He was on the water." 

Lori says she her beloved husband Carl came to Richmond six years ago to help with storm recovery. 

"He was just really nice, he fixed everything and I'm always breaking everything," she said. 

But Carl couldn't fix cancer or his bad heart. He had a heart attack on a boat June 26th. 

"He did a 360. It was kinda like he was saying goodbye and then he died. Oh my goodness," Lori said. 

Lori says she and their pets will likely stay in Virginia, she's grateful to have a job and friends who care. 

LORI: "They're good friends."
SABRINA: "And great co-workers."
LORI: "I know thank you." 

And she says they really did surprise her. 

LORI: "Bryan was like stay here, I said stay here for what there's nobody around."
SABRINA: "It's nice to see a smile."
KEVIN: "See what I mean she makes you laugh right?" 

If there's an organization or individual you believe deserves an Act of Kindness, e-mail me. Remember, it cannot be a relative. Send your nomination to kindness@nbc12.com. 

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