8 random acts of kindness during the COVID-19 crisis
As the world battles to reduce the spread of COVID-19, ordinary South Australians have made it their mission to spread something a little different – kindness.
Here are just a few acts of kindness we’ve heard about from RAA’s #ShareKind campaign.
1. Spreading strength and survival
When Suzanne Hall’s daughter Emily was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, the family knew they were in for a tough journey. They didn’t, however, expect it to include a global pandemic. “In February this year, we found out the cancer spread to Emily’s spine, just before COVID-19 restrictions came in,” Suzanne says. Considered one of the more vulnerable residents in the community, Emily has spent most of her time at home, leaving only for radiation and a few special outings which have kept her busy. “While undergoing treatment, Emily’s spent a lot of time making meals for her grandmothers and taking them around to the retirement village, on top of homeschooling her children,” Suzanne says.
Emily (third from left) pictured with her daughters and niece. Image: Supplied
The coronavirus is just a stepping stone we’ll overcome together.
2. Helping the less fortunate
Torrensville resident Amanda went shopping and bought a bag of grocery items for a homeless man who lives in a park near her home. “I don’t like to call this an act of kindness; it’s just something that you do. Now we know each other’s name and, when I take the dog for a walk with the kids, we all say hello to one another,” she says.3. Wrapped with love
Marg from Prospect was pleasantly surprised when her kind neighbours threw a roll of toilet paper over the fence. “It was wrapped with this lovely note,” she says.“They also write happy messages on their driveway for all to read.”