Mayor, others discuss World Kindness Day Nov. 13
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 • The Hammonton Gazette • Page 3
KINDNESS, from Page 1
clined to pass along their gratitude
to someone else.
Mayor Stephen DiDonato is
proud of the way that people in
Hammonton treat one another.
“We are blessed to live in Hammonton, this town has kind,
friendly and hardworking people.
We have a special town, and i’m
honored to live in this town. i believe Hammonton residents show
kindness towards each other 365
days per year,” DiDonato said.
World Kindness Day was introduced in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement. the World
Kindness Movement includes
more than 40 nations throughout
the world and is open to anyone
interested in becoming a registered member.
there are no limits on the different things a person can do to
show kindness. if someone is
having a rough day, do something
nice for them. it will make you
smile and realize that things aren’t
always as bad as they seem.
“i think the biggest thing is to
forgive those closest to you when
they hurt you. that's something i
do myself,” adam Krell said.
Director of Liturgy and Music
at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish
Lisa Neglia knows that kindness
can begin from the smallest of
things.
“i believe acts of kindness
begin with a smile. a smile opens
your heart to the possibility of
spreading kindness, and it’s a sign
to others that you are open to their
kindness. My parents instilled in
me the importance of kindness, so
i don’t ever think twice about
holding a door open, picking up
something someone dropped or
saying hello when i don’t know
the person at all. the best act of
kindness is to witness my 6