Canadian Jennifer O’Connor is celebrating her 40th birthday this year by completing 40 charitable acts. Her actions are inspiring others to do good in their communities around the world.
The married mother of three has learned some lovely lessons along the way — how people strive through struggles, how small acts of kindness can comfort, and how good it feels to give.
“Honestly, I think that the amazing thing about this project is. . . I’m realizing that with every single act, I’m getting back as much as people are receiving from me.”
Her blog chronicles her journey so far, at forty4change.
(READ the story in the Halifax Chronicle-Herald)