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Kindest money-related act of kindness of 2021?

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What's the most notable random act of kindness (money-related) you experienced in 2021?

It could be something someone did for you, something you witnessed happening, or something you did yourself.

Thank you,

MSE Laura F
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  • KajiKita
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    I was behind a bloke at a petrol station desk a few years ago and his card wouldn’t work. He was starting to get really stressed, trying one card after another. It wasn’t a big spend so I stepped forward and paid it myself. He was so grateful 😊 and a bit embarrassed. He asked for my number so he could pay me back. I said that he could just pay it forward to help someone else but he insisted. I gave it to him not expecting to hear any more. But had a text that evening asking for my PayPal details and he paid it straight in 😊

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  • kimwp
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    Some kind person creating a free widget to block websites - all the takeaway ones are now blocked!
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  • MalMonroe
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    A couple of weeks before Christmas last, my daughter received what to us was a large sum of money from her dad (we've been divorced for years) who lives overseas.  She said she intended to give me some and when I checked my bank account, she had deposited half of the money he'd sent for her.

    Although things aren't as bad for us now, she and I really struggled in the past and I was really touched that, without any hesitation, she just split her gift down the middle. 
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  • sillyvixen
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    Thursday on the bus home there was elderly lady who was very confused and was trying to pay with a hairdressers appointment card - she did not have her bus pass on her and was not sure how she got into town in the first place. The bus driver told her if she didn't have her pass she would have to pay, she had no money or bank cards on her. It was dark and she was quite vulnerable I offered to pay her fare but the bus driver would not let me and let her on the bus anyway. 
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  • Many many years ago I worked in the box office of a theatre.

    A lady came to buy tickets to a concert and was 10 pence short so of course I paid it for her.  This probably wouldn't be allowed today.  I assured her that there was no need to return it but she did the next day.  With a bunch of flowers from her garden.  I will never forget that.
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  • sheilavw
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    I was once in Aldi. I had loaded a full shop on the belt when a guy joined the queue with just two or three items. I told him to go before me. He thanked me, looked at my shopping and pointed to a bottle of dark rum that I was buying for my late Husband. He told the cashier that he was paying for that. I said no its ok, he insisted! and thanked me for letting him go in front of me. It is something I do anyway
  • This morning walking my almost completely blind dog she veered off the pavement to cross the road.  A lady that was retrieving her bins thought we had crossed because of her but I explained that as Tiggy was almost sightless to make the walk meaningful for her I let her nose lead the way.

    The lady said something really lovely to me and it has made my day.  So not just deeds but kind words can come at a time when you really need them.

    I find a tremendous amount of kindness and support on these boards.

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  • My husband has just had a bad stroke. Paralized down left side, completely.
    Had to take an item back for refund but couldn't find his cards, even though I was almost incoherent - they gave it to me on my card. Then on the way to my car I lost it, stood crying, leaving on a wall a lady driver came over and gave me a hug. Calmed down, but then as I got to my car, lost it again and another lady driver crouched by me until I calmed down. Thank you Euro parts, Basildon. 
  • BethP
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    edited 26 January 2022 at 9:04AM
    My Dad left me some money and I gave some of it to three local charities.  I “dropped” a £20 note behind my seat in one friend’s car (E) and did the same in (L’s) car.  On the bus coming home from a concert there was a student on crutches and I handed him a £10 note - he was thrilled: “Thank you so much, this will help me so much.”  We were on a bus going to visit a garden centre. Journey just over an hour. A young family boarded with three little girls.  Mum & Dad talked with their children; played games - they were a delight. Before they got off the bus (youngest was in a battered old coach-built pram) I handed the Mum a £20 note.  I said, it’s been lovely seeing a family chatting with each other; spend this on books, a treat - whatever you choose.  
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