53 Acts of Kindness (5)

 Katrina in Frisco:

What do middle schoolers love? The answer is takis! Thanks to this kind lady we have enough to last us! #dammkind

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Cathy in Frisco:

We gave our server Rhonda a $53 tip in honor of Steve. She was so kind, attentive, and went out of her way for us. I wore my choose kindness shirt to celebrate today. Happy Birthday Steve!

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Jennifer in Frisco:

We celebrated 53 Acts of Kindness today by making toffee to share with extended family at our weekly family dinner.

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Melissa in San Antonio:

For Steve’s birthday we are donating canned foods to the Ronald McDonald House Canned Food Drive this month!

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Nancy Jo in Frisco:

I just wanted to share some kindness I helped orchestrate yesterday with you. All students deserve to feel seen and valued in the books in our school libraries. I am fighting through positivity to defend access to information. Check my Twitter feed for hundreds of tweets about some great books. ❤️‍🔥

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Liz in Frisco:

I found three beautiful painted rocks outside Hosp this morning! 😍 I left them where they were to bring joy to all that see them. 

The Smith’s honored Steve with a donation to Refresh Frisco. 

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Damms in Frisco:

We've been spending time creating art -- 53 painted rocks that we scattered around the neighborhood, paintings, embroidery. We baked cowboy cookies (Steve's favorite) to share. I shared some gently loved books. I've been tipping extra generously. And we've been soaking up all the extra love given to us — coffee, cookies, gift cards, a lovely bag. 

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Debbie in Frisco:

Just wanted you to know how much your kindness project honoring Your beloved husband means to me. I am honored to participate this year with donations to Refresh Frisco, north Texas food bank, and a generous tip for my serviceman today! I told him about Steve’s story and your mission to spread kindness in his honor and he was so moved. My heart was happy today because of you.

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Julianne in Frisco:

We made a donation to Head for the Cure in memory of Steve and to JDRF in honor of Clayton and Noah. I gave out some extra tips along the way to servers yesterday.

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Laura in Edmond, Okla.:

My coworkers and I donated food to the local food bank, then wrote and delivered thankful notes to people at work we’re grateful for. #dammkind

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Haley in Boeschepe, France:

Best day ever. I just love hearing Steve Damm’s name said by people in my tiny town of Boeschepe, France! I dropped off three flower arrangements to our local nursing home and asked the director to give them to three residents of her choice. We chatted about Steve, Tyra, and their amazing children, and what kind of person he was. She told me she had already thought of two of her funniest residents and one who is still quite active to give them to. The staff was so touched by Steve’s legacy and story and said nothing like that had ever happened there. I was crying by the end! It was such a beautiful exchange.

This is such a beautiful way to spread the love and remember Steve’s life every year! #dammkind

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Shari in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.:

Paid for gas

Extra big tip at my fav restaurant on Sunset Beach! Oyster Pit!!!!

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Tammi in Frisco:

Secret to delivery to honor Steve

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Karen in Atlanta:

I love this tradition each year. 

This year, we remembered Steve and donated a Kroger gift card to a woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer to help her and her family during this time.  

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Aunt Marilyn in Charlottesville, Va.:

I made donations to our local food bank and the SPCA. I meant to leave cookies for the mail carriers at home and the office but didn't get the cookies made - doing that today. Happy Belated Birthday Steve! I miss you and love you and the whole Damm family.

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Angie in Frisco:

Volunteered with this amazing team at Refresh Frisco this afternoon! These FriscoISD School Support Specialist are #dammkind! And I am blessed to work alongside them! @FISDCounseling

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Liz in Frisco:

I loved the opportunity to celebrate Steve’s legacy today. The Frisco ISD School Support Specialists came out today to volunteer at Refresh Frisco in honor of Steve. In return I gifted them with some Einstein Bros. Gift Cards to thank them for their service to our Frisco kids

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Heather in Frisco:

Did something #dammkind today to honor the memory of someone I prayed for long before I met his sweet wife Tyra Damm. I am so glad that I now know Tyra and get to work with her.

Bought a friend of mine a piece of pie, then doubled my check to tip the staff. I shared Steve’s story with them and they were so touched they brought me an extra piece of pie to take home.

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Nancy in Dallas:

Tyra Damm, I asked this sweet checkout person at Tom Thumb her favorite candy to give to a child, then bought the candy, gave it to her with a Charlie Takes His Shot book and the Damm Kind card. I told her this is how we celebrate your husband Steve's birthday, with acts of kindness. Then I asked her name. I was a little startled when she said: Angel. I hope that makes your angel smile. #dammkind

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Aunt Ami in Austin:

Honored to have known, loved, and been loved by our sweetheart of a man, Steve Damm. He would been very enthusiastic about this amazing organization in Austin, Community First Village, that gives homeless folks a chance to have a home and belong to a very supportive environment. Some homes have been made recently with 3-D printers! #communityfirstvillage 

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Nicole in Frisco:

Started a day early! Treated two coworkers to a yummy dinner. They are going to pay it forward tomorrow. 

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Ria in Frisco:

I donated 53. to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, in honor of Steve’s bday! This also supports a hard-working student and family friend who’s the Philanthropy Chair for Phi Kappa Sigma at TCU. Sending love to you and your family today❤️

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Kristine in Frisco:

Giving back to the lady that started it all. #dammkind

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Kyla in Frisco:

Palmer gave one of her favorite teachers candy. Parks’ act is still a secret. Josh brought lunch for a friend and I brought my friend and co-worker a coffee. 

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Leigh in Plano:

No pictures, but took the morning off to take a friend to the doctor and offer much-needed encouragement. She is unable to drive after a head injury. #dammkind

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Kathy in Gulf Shores, Ala.:

Spreading the love in Gulf Shores, AL this year!  #dammkind

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Jasmine in Frisco:

I went to see an ear doctor today... I was cleaning my ear but busy with doing something else and boom I hitted it so hard several weeks ago... so I went to see the doctor today and my ear was saved and I gave Amazon gift cards to two sweet ladies in front office to honor and celebrate the life of Steve Damm.Their faces lighted up and were so happy They told me that they will checkonsteve.blogspot.com too

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Anja in Frisco:

We celebrated and remembered Steve Damm today by picking up trash around the green belt #Dammkind

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Brandi in Frisco:

Feels good to be #dammkind!!!!! Love you, Tyra!!!

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Emily in Frisco:

I surprised a coworker by bringing lights for her classroom (and also for mine) so we could embrace Diwali with our students who celebrate it! She returned the favor by sharing some of her paper decorations!

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Melanie in Frisco:

Celebrating 53 Acts of Kindness with a sweet start for my awesome peers at Hosp Elementary!!! #dammkind

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Jana in Frisco:

Sonic drinks for some special people at Bledsoe. #Dammkind

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Mother Earth Coffee in Kansas City:

Our friend Matt Anthony was #DammKind today!

Every November 4th, people around the country honor Steve Damm by performing random acts of kindness. Steve would have turned 53 today but his life was cut short due to brain cancer. His legacy still lives on through organizations like Brains for the Cure and people like Matt spreading kindness on his birthday.

Today was filled with happy customers finding out their drinks had already been paid for and our Hyde Park baristas joyfully receiving a generous tip. We are grateful for Matt and everyone else who is paying it forward, how are you being #DammKind today?

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Twitter user Fintech CISO in Minnesota:

I helped my neighbor fix a lighting issue in their home. Gravy - I love doing electrical work. #DammKind

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Tifani in Rockwall:

Delivered dinner to a friend whose daughter is recovering from surgery, blessed an elderly couple with a treat delivery and gave one of my favorite grocery store employees a gift card. Thank you for including us every year! Happy Birthday to Steve!

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Jackie in Frisco:

Sonic drinks for co-workers! Happy Birthday, Steve! 

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Katie in Frisco:

We gave our crossing guard a Chick-fil-a gift card and we also sent Refresh Frisco some of their items needed off of Amazon! We love being a part of this day to celebrate Steve!

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Suzanne in Garland:

Gave a large tip to a young man at Sonic who serves me everyday when I stop by. He was very touched when we talked about how your family & friends honor Steve every year on his birthday. It blessed my day!

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Lillian in Frisco:

Extra tip for our waiter at lunch!! Also donated canned items to North TX Food bank sponsored by Frisco Lakes Pickleball club !!

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Beverly in Frisco:

I remembered and honored the life of Steve Damm today by delivering pumpkin bars to my favorite school staff at Bledsoe Elementary!! Also made a donation to Embrace Texas, an organization that supports foster and adoptive families!! #dammkind

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Usha in Frisco:

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Byron in Irving:

Remembering Steve Damm today on what would have been his 53rd birthday. A few 7-Eleven cookies to share with customers during the 53 Acts of Kindness event today. #dammkind

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Amanda in Frisco:

A little workplace encouragement never hurt anyone. Totally giggling to myself about placing these in an area with, ah-hem, a captive audience. Sharing some kindness in memory of a friend's late husband. I didnt know him but the legacy of kindness is worth celebratung. Kindess is free but the impact is invaluable. #dammkind

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Jamie:

Warm morning brownies for my coworkers. Thank you Tyra, and thank you Steve for your memory and the annual reminders to give love, give laughter, give kindness and joy. 

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Shari in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

Paying it forward at my favorite coffee shop on Ocean Isle Beach, NC! Drift Coffee!

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Kathy in Carrollton:

Two Aldi gift cards (and the paper with the explanation of the purpose of this day) were given to two mothers at Aldi. Serious appreciation resulted. Thank you for encouraging us to do this each year!

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Erin in Frisco and The Colony:

Coffee with sweet friends this morning and I wouldn’t let them pay, also a generous tip to the baristas. #dammkind

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Janet in Frisco:

The Kellehers donated to Refresh Frisco in memory of Steve. One of my favorite days of the year