How you can help Aquinas College serve the world

The Aquinas College alumni and friends are on a mission -- a mission to serve the world with 125,000 acts of kindness. 
 

In honor of the University’s 125th anniversary, 8,000 tokens were mailed to graduates and friends alike in October, requesting the recipient offer kindness to someone, encouraging the pay it forward attitude, and then share their story. If each token is paid forward 5 times, the goal will be achieved. To date, there have been 8,000 participants and 220 stories shared.
 

You are able to discover the numerous stories on a world map at the school’s website where you can learn about Women’s Lacrosse Assistant Coach Katy Mohr. While on a trip to southwest Uganda, she took children to their HIV treatment as well as played with them and taught them songs. Or, you may find Board Trustee Ed Carlson’s volunteerism with the Women’s Resource Center in Traverse City. He helped staff a resale fundraiser to support the organization’s mission of helping those in need.
 

You don’t need a token to participate. In fact, you don’t even have to be in another city, state or country. All you have to do is serve someone else. And then, of course, encourage the recipient to continue the kindness. Isn’t that what being a do-gooder is all about?
 

Help put the good back in do-gooder. Here’s how to get involved:

• Share your act of kindness 

• View the map

• Find ideas and resources to get you started on an act of kindness 

• Learn more about Aquinas College  

• LIKE Aquinas College on Facebook  

• Donate 
 

Source: Jenny Luth, Clark Communications

Writer: Jennifer Wilson, Do Good Editor