People encouraged to perform acts of kindness to mark Becca Schofield Day
Schofield, who lived in Riverview, started a campaign to encourage kindness after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2016. Continue reading
Acts of Kindness
N.L. girl battling cancer inspires Nevaeh’s Lemonade Stand, raises thousands for other kids
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
Over four years, Nevaeh’s Lemonade Stand has raised more than $160,000 for 26 families living with pediatric cancer in Newfoundland and Labrador. Continue reading
N.B. teen who inspired #BeccaToldMeTo acts of kindness laid to rest
Rebecca Schofield died of brain cancer in Moncton on Saturday evening at the age of 18. Continue reading
Becca Schofield found ‘clarity, meaning, and purpose’ during battle with cancer, says father
The Riverview, N.B., teenager asked her thousands of Facebook followers to perform random acts of kindness and posting them online under the hashtag #BeccaToldMeTo. Her request soon went viral, with people as far away as Australia posting their good deeds to social media. Continue reading
#Beccatoldmeto book flying off shelves as author plans for sequel, French version
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
Becca first made headlines in December of 2016, when she posted a message on her Facebook page called “Becca’s Battle with Butterscotch,” asking people to perform acts of kindness Continue reading
Popular Taber cashier showered with gifts from customers
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
“People commented on how they into the store and look for her till and their children wanted to go through her till.” Continue reading
NB teen creator of #BeccaToldMeTo honoured by provincial legislature
The Riverview, N.B. teenager battling terminal brain cancer who created a social media movement known as #BeccaToldMeTo was honoured at the New Brunswick legislature on Tuesday for her contributions. Continue reading
New Brunswick teen with terminal cancer gets wish – #BeccaToldMeTo goes global
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
The wish of a Riverview, N.B. teen with terminal cancer has been granted — her request for people to perform acts of kindness in her honour has gone global. Continue reading
Alberta dad credits strangers for saving his life, finding daughters after heart attack while dirt biking
By Jill Croteau Reporter
A Calgary dad is lucky to be alive — and it’s only thanks to a group of random strangers he encountered along the way. Continue reading
Homeless man who lost his family to be treated to day of luxury from Calgary businesses
By Jill Croteau Reporter
“I appreciate it. Do I deserve it? No. I’m nobody special. I’m just Wayne.” Continue reading
