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Thank You, Stranger

Has someone ever taken you by surprise by doing something kind that made your day a little easier? Your life a little fuller? Our series, “Thank You, Stranger,” looks at those special people and their impact.

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Thank You, Stranger: In 2020, we all avoided strangers, but some stepped up during a scary circumstance

Thank You, Stranger: In 2020, we all avoided strangers, but some stepped up during a scary circumstance

Sophie Wahlstrom was on a run when she fell and broke her leg. It was the height of the pandemic, she didn’t have her phone on her, and most strangers were wary to interact with others.
by Ellen Finn

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Thank You, Stranger: During her father's illness, small acts of kindness made the biggest difference

Thank You, Stranger: During her father's illness, small acts of kindness made the biggest difference

Barbara Cox was taking her dad to the museum when out of the blue, someone helped fix his wheelchair and left before Cox had the chance to thank her.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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'Thank You, Stranger': Just when she was about to quit med school to care for her newborn, a professor made all the difference

'Thank You, Stranger': Just when she was about to quit med school to care for her newborn, a professor made all the difference

Connie Dale was in her third year of medical school when she gave birth to her first child. Going straight back to school with a newborn at home wasn’t easy for many reasons, but one simple act of kindness kept her going.
by Ellen Finn and Alanna Elder

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Thank You, Stranger: 'When I needed help, I got help from you.'

Thank You, Stranger: 'When I needed help, I got help from you.'

Imagine you are in a tough spot and someone goes out of their way to help. But you miss your chance to show your appreciation. That is almost what happened to Perry Schussler.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn, Alanna Elder and Melissa Townsend

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