With the news so full of tragedy and violence, it can be easy to lose your faith in humanity. Sometimes, it seems like people are always doing bad things to each other, and that the majority of humankind only cares about themselves. But we’re here to tell you that this is not the case! There are countless examples of selfless people doing kind deeds for others, helping out those less fortunate than themselves out of the goodness of their hearts, with no expectation of payment or reward.
Whether it’s providing a hungry person with a hot meal, engaging a stranger in conversation, or making sure a homeless person has the proper attire to stay warm on a cold winter night, these stories melt our hearts and remind us that people can be incredibly good and kind. We look up to these altruists, and hope the world can learn from the examples they set every day. Most of the time, these compassionate people don’t expect to be photographed, and usually aren’t looking for recognition. But when they are caught on camera, it serves as a reminder that good does exist in the world. Here are some of the photographs of amazing acts of kindness that restore our hope for the future of humankind. And don’t worry if you shed a tear or two – we certainly did!
[post_page_title]A victory for humanity[/post_page_title]
Elite Kenyan marathon runner Jacqueline Nytepi Kiplimo had a good chance of winning the 2010 Zhengkai International Marathon in China. But 10 kilometers into the race, she came across a runner with no arms, who was severely dehydrated. The man could not grab bottles of water to drink, so he needed help if he was to finish the race. Instead of speeding by, Kiplimo slowed down, running next to the man to hold water bottles for him as he drank. Kiplimo remained next to the runner until the 38-kilometer mark, after which he could finish alone. The good deed cost Kiplomo her win, and she came in second, but we’re sure it was worth it. What a true champion!
