Eumundi Voice - Issue 99, 8 August 2024

SHOUT OUTS

Kindness is everywhere and often goes unnoticed. This column is our way of sharing kind news, ideas and deeds so we can all feel good about the community we live in.

A big shout out to Peregian Saints Rugby Union Club for rallying around one of their club

families that is experiencing a tough time due to dad suffering a serious illness. All four of his sons play rugby, so life is extraordinarily busy. Unfortunately, their father is in hospital for an extended period and unable to see them play.

In an incredible show of support, the club recently organised a camera crew to film each of his son's games, so he could watch their games from hospital. Now that is thinking outside the box and going the extra mile to make someone's day.

In addition, knowing that mum is busy travelling back and forth to Brisbane, the club has organised Meal Train. Meal Train is an app that allows people to choose a meal and a day to be delivered, ensuring the boys get nutritious meals made for them and easing the burden on the family.

When the unexpected strikes, having a caring group of people take initiatives like this speaks volumes about their kindness. Great work Peregian Saints Rugby Union Club!

Shout out to the lifesavers

Our surf lifesavers live and breathe kindness –their job is literally to save lives. A local family recently required the services of the Westpac Surf Life Saving helicopter when a 10yo boy and his father got caught in a rip at Sunshine Beach. “I thought we were going to die,” said Max. “We were swept out and I had no energy.”

Thanks to the fast-thinking surf lifesavers, Max and his dad were reunited safely with their family and live to say thanks! So next time you see a surf lifesaver, say thank you for their kind service.

This column is brought to you by the Kind Community Project, a free space to share, cheer and celebrate kindness at home, at work and in our communities. If you see, do or receive acts of kindness, please share them with us so we can share and cheer them with our readers. Email: hello@eumundivoice.com.au or hello@ choosethetude.com.