Bogart gets such amazing attention as we travel the country. The past couple of weeks it has been too hot for Bogart by 11 in the morning, so I finish my rides early and he and I have been spending the rest of the day together. Everyone seems to have a compliment to share as we make our way around town. He is the perfect companion on The Kindness Bus Tour. I just wish I could teach him how to pedal The Kindness Bicycle so I can sleep while he rides. One look at his face tells the tale of why he gets his way all the time.

I have added a new feature to my rides as I visit cities on The Kindness Bicycle. Most larger cities have children’s hospitals. People working at these hospitals are some of the most caring individuals you can find. Often times they aren’t thanked for their amazing work…they will be now.
Today I paid a visit to Phoenix Children’s Hospital and made myself very visible. It certainly didn’t go unnoticed.

Former TV anchor and reporter, Lauren Burgoyne saw The Kindness Bicycle in Scottsdale while I was taking one of my breaks. She and her business partner, Rick “Hollywood” Cochran are filming a documentary about people who are trying to make a difference in the world, she figured my mission fit the bill. They followed me to locations in Scottsdale and then down to the Arizona State campus in Tempe. Individuals in the very first two groups of people who walked up to me on campus had met me in other parts of the country…amazing how this mission is spreading.
Their documentary called the Greater Purpose Project can be found on Facebook.

This campus was filled with students doing kind acts for others, every turn of my ride. My first stop on this campus this day was to a Bike-A-Thon to benefit Push America, an organization to help those with disabilities. The guys from Pi Kappa Phi and the girls from Alpha Phi were pedaling for hours on end to raise money for this charity.www.pushamerica.org
Caroline, who loves getting kids involved in science and Ana, who is interested in global issues, had a table set up on campus to raise awareness for others to get involved in service work. I also talked with Victoria who helps others through music therapy with her violin.
Adrian, a psychology major with an interest for helping children, wanted to know all the details of my ride to raise awareness about Bullying and Adolescent Suicide. Her Professor, Arthur Glenburg even gave his “smile of approval” as he saw us talking by The Kindness Bicycle. Awareness is needed on campuses across the country.

A fun filled day of kindness for everyone! “Spring into Kindness” day is simple to celebrate, just surprise someone, who wouldn’t be expecting it, with an act of kindness.
From the east coast to the west coast of the United States, people from across the county took part. Hope Chase, who encouraged me to help her get this off the ground last year, had a group promoting the day on the Santa Monica pier. She had a vey big interest from children as they passed by her booth filled with Kindness Certificates and carnations. Next year she is going to spread this celebration around the globe. Go ahead, “Spring into Kindness!”

Today’s, 2nd annual “Spring into Kindness” day, is the brainchild of Hope Chase from Santa Monica, California. On this first day of spring, you are asked to surprise someone with an act of kindness.
It’s that simple. Go ahead! “Spring into Kindness.”

The 2nd annual “Spring into Kindness” day is tomorrow!! Do an act of kindness that will be a big surprise for someone. This annual event is always the first day of spring.