Have you ever wondered who invented that magical little sticky note called the 'Post-It?" What about the impact it can have? Surely, something so small cannot be of great significance. Well the people behind the Random Acts of Kindness Campaign would like you to think again. The inspiration behind the Otterbein PRSSA Random Acts of Kindness Week, this site provides inspirational quotes, stories and idea of kindness to brighten even the gloomiest of days.
With its own Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube accounts, this kindness campaign has definitely gathered plenty of attention, though perhaps the most popular part is the "Post and Pay It Forward" event, which started this Monday – hundreds of neon Post-Its with kind sayings do not go unnoticed. Lining the stairs of the campus center, these positive Post-Its are meant to be taken and given away, inspiring happiness and more random acts of kindness.
According to Liz Watts, senior, "Yesterday a friend gave me a post-it from the wall. "Magical" it read. Today I was inspired to do something magical. I added money to all of the expired meters in the parking lot I'm in."
These random acts have continued all week, with an event for each day: Monday – "Post and Pay It Forward," Tuesday – "Random Acts of Appreciation," Wednesday – "Be Kind, Recycle" Thursday – "Tunnel of Hope: Giving Back to the Community," Friday – "Pass on the Kindness and 'Random Acts of Kindness Event.'"
Throughout the week, students are encouraged to film their Random Acts and submit them to the YouTube channel. Two winners will be chosen at Friday's event, where they will be given one of two gift baskets worth $50 each, one for music, and one for movies.
Despite the appeal of material prizes, those not seen are much more sought after. "I think this is a great idea because it gives people an opportunity to give back to people who have helped them in the past," said Matt Taylor.
