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Get a healthy dose of the holiday spirit with Sudbury.com's Acts of Kindness

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Watch all our 12 Days of Kindness videos for a healthy dose of the holiday spirit. 

The 12 Days of Kindness may have come to an end but we are happy to announce that Sudbury.com will continue to recognize amazing people, groups and organizations in the new year as part of our Acts of Kindness series.

In case you missed it:

Day 1: Longtime volunteers
Al and Wendy McLaughlin thought Sudbury.com was doing a story on volunteerism but we were there to personally thank them for their 30 years of giving.

Day 2: Positive Ryan Benoit 
Ryan Benoit was nominated for Sudbury.com's 12 Days of Kindness. He was born with cerebral palsy but feels his disability has made him into the strong, positive and driven person he is today. Benoit's positive attitude has a huge impact on everyone who meets him and Sudbury.com was honoured to pay it back.

Day 3: Beloved Cashier
Anna Marleau genuinely loves her job as a cashier at Dumas' Your Independent Grocer. Costumers describe her as the best cashier in the world and love her for her generous spirit. Watch as we surprise Anna at work with a buggy full of fun!

Day 4: iPads for Child and Community Resources
Language and communication can be difficult for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder, that's why Child & Community Resources (CCR) in Sudbury uses technology like iPads and custom apps to help children learn. Today's 12 Days of Kindness continues with the help of a very generous anonymous donor. Watch as we surprise CCR with not one, but four iPads for their lending library!

Day 5: Devoted caregiver
It's been a difficult year for Francine Cazabon-Bernier. She was the main caregiver for her husband before he passed away last December. She now cares for her younger sister who is battling stage-four brain cancer in another community. Watch as we surprise Francine with a much deserved night out for her and her friends.

Day 6: It's a Wonderful Life ticket giveaway
Watch as we surprised shoppers at the New Sudbury Centre with tickets to STC's "It's a Wonderful Life" as Sudbury.com's 12 Days of Kindness continues.

Day 7: Adored teacher and Angel with Attitude
When Liz Herd’s son Josh took his own life after battling bipolar disorder, she turned her shock and grief into positive action. She made it her mission to help those battling mental illness by starting a group called Angels with Attitude, which donates useful gifts and items to people in psychiatric facilities, addiction programs and on the street. Watch as we crash an assembly at Valley View Public School where Madame Herd is a teacher!

Day 8: Church caretaker
When the parish was left without a priest several years ago, Ann Dalle Vedove stepped up to become caretaker of the church, preparing for weddings, funerals, daily services and even shoveling snow. Watch as we surprise Anne at St. Anthony’s Church just as morning mass was coming to an end.

Day 9: Sudbury's first Syrian family
The Qarquoz family thinks we are here to talk to them about their first year in Canada, but we have more than one surprise up our sleeve! 

Day 10: Newly employed single mom 
Sabrina Nerpin is described as an excellent mom with a huge heart when it comes to friends in need. Her friends say her presence can light up a room. Sabrina is big on contests but watch her reaction when we tell her she won a contest on Sudbury.com that doesn't exist.

Day 11: Cherished father gets a new lift chair
Ron Martin didn't expect Sudbury.com to show up at his door with a brand new lift chair from McQueen's Furniture. Watch as we surprise this sweet father and grandpapa as part of our 12 Days of Kindness.

Day 12: Inspiring cancer fighter
Lise Langridge was diagnosed with not one but two cancers but she remains hopeful. Her strength of spirit is an inspiration to many of her co-workers at Pioneer Manor who appealed to us to help them with an act of kindness.

Thank you to all our sponsors who helped us put a smile on the faces of our deserving recipients: 

  • McQueen’s Furniture
  • Apollo Restaurant
  • New Sudbury Centre
  • HMV
  • Teavana
  • P and M Kouzzina
  • Sears
  • Paris in Bloom
  • Huntington University

Check out all our AOK videos at www.sudbury.com/aok.

Do you know someone who is deserving of an act of kindness? Click here to nominate them to be Sudbury.com next Acts of Kindness recipient.

Happy holidays!


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