An 8 year ride for kids

Put an end to Bullying & Adolescent Suicide

In year 3 of this mission, I introduced a bicycle ride to my travels to raise
awareness about issues kids are having to deal with at far too young an age.
Bullying and Adolescent Suicide are two of these challenging burdens most kids
will unfairly have to overcome throughout the remainder of their lives. At rides
end we will have ridden enough miles to traveled the perimeter of the earth, twice.
My mission on this ride has but one focus: To save kids lives.

London, England !

May 25th, 2014

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Early next week I will fly to London and visit that city for two months. I will ride the Kindness Bicycle, raising awareness for kindness, compassion, respect and gratitude.
Word of this mission is spreading across the globe and I wish to capitalize on it.
Bogart will remain in the states with family and friends. The Blue Bird of Kindness will be parked on a very busy road where it will get thousands of views per day.
Thank you to everyone who has made this trip a reality.

Winds of Change

May 24th, 2014

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The very caring, philanthropic women at Winds of Change in Chagrin Falls, Ohio had their annual fashion show today at 37 West Orange Street. What a beautiful evening and very generous attendees.
They had a fundraiser during the fashion show to benefit One Million Acts of Kindness.
Thank you to one and all.
Bob Votruba and Bogart too!!

Mayfield High school

May 23rd, 2014

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The Blue Bird of Kindness was the perfect backdrop today for the Mayfield High School Excel Tecc year end celebration. Two hundred students, parents, educators,  faculty and administrators were on hand for the festivities.
Thank you to educators and friends, Rick Zivney, Mike Caldwell and Dave Hrudka for this annual invite. It was certainly a great way to spread word to the community.

Artemus Ward

May 22nd, 2014

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Today we visited the 7th and 8th graders at Artemus Ward School in Cleveland, Ohio.
Over 100 students were very interested in my challenge to have them embrace kindness as a goal and find their passion to make a positive change in the world…it is possible!
Kindness always,
Bob Votruba and Bogart too!!

Onaway School

May 20th, 2014

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Today I visited Onaway School in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
This school is one incredibly, special learning environment. The students, educators and staff are doing everything right at this baccalaureate school.
One million thanks to everyone!!
Bob Votruba and Bogart too.

Saint Columbkille School

May 19th, 2014

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Today’s visit to this school in Parma, Ohio was picture perfect.
The weather cooperated, allowing 441 students to come out to the Blue Bird of Kindness and learn of our mission. One grade level at a time visited for 30 minute programs. These students asked great questions and were very interested in every detail of our travels.
Thank you to everyone at this great school. A special thank you to Jennifer Bisesi for arranging the visit.

John Carroll University

May 18th, 2014

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Another graduate in the house!!
Congratulations to my son Peter, graduating from this prestigious institution of learning.
Way to go son! Your dad is very proud.