Whatever happened to kindness? Spoiler alert: Our readers prove it's alive and well

Posted Sunday, September 6, 2026 4:44 am

Laurel Dalrymple (via NPR:Health)

We asked readers to share stories about a moment of kindness involving a stranger. Here are some of their heartwarming anecdotes.

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