26 Acts of Kindness: Honoring Sandy Hook Victims

Honoring Sandy Hook Victims Through Acts of Kindness

The tragic loss of life at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012 inspired a global movement of compassion. Thousands have performed acts of kindness to honor the victims - will you join them?

The #26Acts Movement: How It Began

NBC News anchor Ann Curry sparked this powerful initiative by suggesting:
- 20 acts to honor each child
- 26 acts to honor all victims

The movement quickly spread across social media with hashtags:
- #20Acts
- #26Acts
- #26ActsOfKindness

Simple Yet Powerful Kindness Ideas

People worldwide have performed acts including:

• Paying for a stranger's coffee
• Donating toys to children's hospitals
• Writing thank-you notes to teachers
• Paying off layaway accounts
• Leaving encouraging notes in public places

How You Can Participate

1. Choose your commitment: 20 or 26 acts
2. Document your acts (optional) using the hashtags
3. Inspire others by sharing your story
4. Make kindness a daily practice

Resources for Talking to Children About Tragedy

For guidance on discussing violence with children, visit CASEL's resource on explaining school violence.

Will you honor the Sandy Hook victims through acts of kindness today?