I started the Kindness Revolution to honor my daughter Mandy who was killed in a car accident in November of 2008.

Amanda (Mandy) was an amazing young woman that could light up a room with her smile, had a very kind heart.  She always went out of her way to include others and make people feel welcome.
 
I wanted to continue what she was doing.  Now that she is gone I am trying to do it on a larger scale to honor her memory and keep myself feeling close to her.
 
I focus on being thankful for the GIFT God gave me of allowing me to have Mandy in my life for the 17 years, instead of the fact that she is no longer here - by keeping her spirit and dreams alive and using her story and dreams to inspire others to become the best people they can. (I also am so Thankful for my Wonderful Daughter Amber who was a great big sister and for Parrish my husband for being the rock I have leaned on through-out this time)
 
In addition to spreading kindness here - We have found a nonprofit orga nization that sends teachers to Africa and also brings African Students to the US.  We have teamed up with them and THIS YEAR our first "Mandy" representative to Africa will be Katie Burke.  You can read more about Katie and  the Teach with Africa Project at www.teachwithafrica.org . Teach with Africa was incorporated as a California not-for-profit corporation on December 7, 2007. Teach with Africa has federal tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All charitable contributions to Teach with Africa made after December 7, 2007 are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Teach with Africa's tax ID number is 26-1649233.
 
I am very lucky that Mandy knew her destination was heaven, she had an amazing faith.  It was a comfort to know she had no doubts about that.  Just three weeks before her accident she (at 17) had a discussion with me about exactly what she wanted for a service when her time finally came (of course at the time I thought we were talking at least 50 years in the future)- it was a blessing to know I was giving her what she wanted and it is heartwarming to know I am continuing to do what she wanted me to. 
 
Have a wonderful day!  So glad you have stopped by to see our website.  Please know you are important in God's plan and you are making a difference!