Kindness Week 2013 with Rachel's Challenge

What You Can Do and Rachel's Challenge present Kindness Week 2013!  What does kindness mean to you?  Let us know,  share your ideas and pass this video on. Let's start a chain reaction of kindness!





Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Featuring: Austin Auh, Alison Chi, Samantha DeJesus, Nishta Dhanesar, Alexander Greif, Avra Friedman, Takara Lawrence, James McGann, Demetreus McIver,  Shelby Rae, Gabby Silva, Oona Valli, Rachel Wender
Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Shot by: Amanda Blohm & James McGann
Edited by: Amanda Blohm
Production Manager: Sarah Schwartz
Music By: Buick Audra
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group

Special Thanks:  Bryan Boorujy, Karissa McCoy and everyone at Rachel's Challenge, and Dennis Arinella

What You Can Do:
Facebook - www.Facebook.com/whatyoucando
Twitter - www.Twitter.com/whatyoucando
Website - www.whatyoucando.com
Blog - www.whatyoucandoseries.blogspot.com
Vlog - www.youtube.com/unstoppableminute.com
Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/1minette

For more information on On the Leesh, please visit:
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For more information on Rachel's Challenge, please visit:
Website - www.rachelschallenge.org
Facebook - www.facebook.com/rachelschallenge
Twitter - www.twitter.com/rachelschalleng

For more information Buick Audra, please visit:
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#kindnessweek2013 #twitter #chat

In honor of our partnership with Rachel's Challenge for Kindness Week 2013,
we decided to reach out via social media (Twitter and Facebook) to see what
other people are saying about kindness.  Last Friday, WYCD held a twitter
chat to connect with people regarding their feelings about kindness.  We got
some great answers to our questions and wanted to share a few of them on our
blog.  We also would love to hear from any of you out there.  

So please feel free to comment below on our questions.  We also posted some calls to action that we hope people will take to heart when thinking and acting on the theme
of #kindness.  You can find our intro video to #KindnessWeek 2013 here.  And
stay tuned to Facebook, Twitter and our blog for the rest of our
#KindnessWeek 2013 videos.  You can see our first video here:  #kindnesweekopeningvideo

Q1:  What is one simple way to show kindness to a stranger?
Call to Action: Smile at someone who looks like they real need it.  It can really make a difference in someone's day.    

@BostonsportSAHD said:  Hold the door open & smile!

Q2:  What is one easy way to include someone in an activity?
Call to Action:  Include someone who is new to your school, sports team, dance class etc.  Ask them if they want to join you. Never hurts to ask and make someone feel included.

@Michele Parvis said:  Kindness is thinking of the needs of someone else.  Sacrificing your own happiness for them.

Q3:  What Random Acts of kindness have you shown in the past year?  
Call to Action:  Buy someone a drink in the line behind you.  Hold the door open for a stranger.  Pay someone's toll on the bridge. Pick up some trash that someone dropped.

@ashkclt said:  It's amazing how much a stranger's kindness means if you are having a tough day!

@LaWanda Berryman mentioned she helped a women when she needed food and diapers for her baby.

Q4:  What is one simple way you can show support in your community?
Call to Action:  Reach out to an old friend to make sure that they are okay.  Take a hot meal to an elderly neighbor.

@GracefulAging said:  Engage life in the present moment.  LIsten, smile, observe, and offer yourself generously.

Q5:  What is one way you can support a family member?
Call to Action: Reach out tp reconcile with a loved one.  Or call them to let them know how much you appreciate them in your life.

@Karen Torgerson said:  Love unconditionally!

Is Kindness Absent From Your Community - Kindness Week 2013

What You Can Do and Rachel's Challenge present Kindness Week 2013!  Do you think that kindness requires you to go out of you way? People share their ideas, but be sure to share your own and pass this on. Let's start a chain reaction of kindness!

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Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Featuring: Austin Auh, Alison Chi, Nishta Dhanesar, Alexander Greif, James McGann, Demetreus McIver,  Shelby Rae, Justin Rodriguez, Gabby Silva, Rachel Wender
Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Shot by: Amanda Blohm & James McGann
Edited by: Amanda Blohm
Production Manager: Sarah Schwartz
Music By: Buick Audra
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group

Special Thanks:  Bryan Boorujy, Karissa McCoy and everyone at Rachel's Challenge, and Dennis Arinella

What You Can Do:
Facebook - www.Facebook.com/whatyoucando
Twitter - www.Twitter.com/whatyoucando
Website - www.whatyoucando.com
Blog - www.whatyoucandoseries.blogspot.com
Vlog - www.youtube.com/unstoppableminute.com
Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/1minette

For more information on On the Leesh, please visit:
Website - http://www.ontheleesh.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ontheleesh
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/ontheleesh
Blog - http://www.ontheleesh.blogspot.com

For more information on Rachel's Challenge, please visit:
Website - www.rachelschallenge.org
Facebook - www.facebook.com/rachelschallenge
Twitter - www.twitter.com/rachelschalleng

For more information Buick Audra, please visit:
Website - www.buickaudra.com
Facebook - www.facebook.com/buickaudramusic
Twitter - www.twitter.com/buickaudra
Instagram - www.instagram/buickaudra

What's the Difference Between Kindness and Just Being Nice? - Kindness Week 2013

What You Can Do and Rachel's Challenge present Kindness Week 2013!  In your opinion, what's the difference between kindness and just being nice? People share their ideas, but be sure to share your own and pass this on. Let's start a chain reaction of kindness!

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Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Featuring: Austin Auh, Victor Carinha, Alison Chi, Samantha DeJesus, Alexander Greif,  James McGann, Demetreus McIver, Justin Rodriguez, Gabby Silva, Rachel Wender
Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Shot by: Amanda Blohm & James McGann
Edited by: Amanda Blohm
Music By: Buick Audra
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group

Special Thanks:  Bryan Boorujy, Karissa McCoy and everyone at Rachel's Challenge, and Dennis Arinella

What You Can Do:
Facebook - www.Facebook.com/whatyoucando
Twitter - www.Twitter.com/whatyoucando
Website - www.whatyoucando.com
Blog - www.whatyoucandoseries.blogspot.com
Vlog - www.youtube.com/unstoppableminute.com
Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/1minette

For more information on On the Leesh, please visit:
Website - http://www.ontheleesh.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/On-the-Leesh-Productions/62939494253
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/ontheleesh
Blog - http://www.ontheleesh.blogspot.com

For more information on Rachel's Challenge, please visit:
Website - www.rachelschallenge.org
Facebook - www.facebook.com/rachelschallenge
Twitter - www.twitter.com/rachelschalleng

For more information Buick Audra, please visit:
Website - www.buickaudra.com
Facebook - www.facebook.com/buickaudramusic
Twitter - www.twitter.com/buickaudra
Instagram - www.instagram/buickaudra

Does Kindness Require You to Go Out of Your Way? - Kindness Week 2013

What You Can Do and Rachel's Challenge present Kindness Week 2013!  Do you think that kindness requires you to go out of your way? People share their ideas, but be sure to share your own and pass this on. Let's start a chain reaction of kindness!

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Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Featuring: Austin Auh, Victor Carinha, Alison Chi, Samantha DeJesus, Alexander Greif,  Takara Lawrence, James McGann, Demetreus McIver, Justin Rodriguez, Gabby Silva, Rachel Wender
Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Shot by: Amanda Blohm & James McGann
Edited by: Amanda Blohm
Music By: Buick Audra
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group

Special Thanks:  Bryan Boorujy, Karissa McCoy and everyone at Rachel's Challenge, and Dennis Arinella

What You Can Do:
Facebook - www.Facebook.com/whatyoucando
Twitter - www.Twitter.com/whatyoucando
Website - www.whatyoucando.com
Blog - www.whatyoucandoseries.blogspot.com
Vlog - www.youtube.com/unstoppableminute.com
Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/1minette

For more information on On the Leesh, please visit:
Website - www.ontheleesh.com
Facebook - www.facebook.com/pages/On-the-Leesh-Productions/62939494253
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/ontheleesh
Blog - http://www.ontheleesh.blogspot.com

For more information on Rachel's Challenge, please visit:
Website - www.rachelschallenge.org
Facebook - www.facebook.com/rachelschallenge
Twitter - www.twitter.com/rachelschalleng

For more information Buick Audra, please visit:
Website - www.buickaudra.com
Facebook - www.facebook.com/buickaudramusic
Twitter - www.twitter.com/buickaudra
Instagram - www.instagram/buickaudra

Start a Kindness Chain

Gearing up for Kindness Week 2013, we wanna share this video we produced with Rachel's Challenge.  It only takes one minute to start a kindness chain.  You never know what it's going to mean to someone.

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Produced by - On the Leesh Productions
Starring - Maria Christina Perry
Written by - Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by - Alicia Arinellas
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission 

Statistical Information provided by: Rachel's Challenge, www.rachelschallenge.org

Special Thanks - Bryan Boorujy and everyone at Rachel's Challenge, Jack Halaby and Dennis Arinella.

For more information on What You Can Do, please visit:
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/whatyoucando
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/whatyoucando
Other YouTube Channel -http://www.youtube.coom/whatyoucando365
Blog - http://www.whatyoucandoseries.blogspo...
Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/1minette
Website - http://www.whatyoucando.com

For more information on On the Leesh, please visit:
Website - http://www.ontheleesh.com
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/On-the-...
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/ontheleesh
Blog - http://www.ontheleesh.blogspot.com

For more information on Rachel's Challenge, please visit:
Website - http://www.rachelschallenge.org
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/rachelschallenge
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/rachelschalleng

What You Can Do's September Campaigns to Combat Cyber Hate and Promote Kindness

What You Can Do Series Takes Action Against Hate Speech and Promotes Kindness to Help Change the World, One Minute at a Time, in September

September 1, 2013 – New York, NY – As students return to their classrooms, families hope for a year without the pain of bullying in schools and on the web. In September, the What You Can Do series teams up with two leading organizations to take action against online hate speech and promote kindness. In new episodes featuring experts at the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), What You Can Do will spotlight easy ways to help stop online bullying, bigotry and hate speech during the first two weeks in September. With the Cyber-Safety Action Guide created by the ADL, internet users can find cyber-bullying and harassment policies for popular online platforms such as Amazon, Facebook and GoDaddy.com and contact methods to flag offensive content.

After inspiring 10,000 acts of kindness last year, What You Can Do and Rachel's Challenge will collaborate for the second annual Kindness Week starting on Monday, September 23rd. New videos will feature unique stories and perspectives and encourage viewers to start a chain reaction of kindness in their own communities.

“We are so inspired by our experience working with these two organizations dedicated to creating a culture of acceptance and compassion,” shared Alicia Arinella, What You Can Do executive producer. “In September, we invite viewers to join us to take action against hate and embrace kindness online and in our everyday lives."

The nation's premier civil rights/human relations agency, the Anti-Defamation League fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all. For more information, visit: www.adl.org.

Founded in honor of Rachel Joy Scott, victim of the Columbine school shooting, Rachel's Challenge exists to inspire, equip and empower every person to create a permanent positive culture change in their school, business and community by starting a chain reaction of kindness and compassion. To learn more, visit: http://www.rachelschallenge.org

Produced by On the Leesh Productions in New York City, the What You Can Do web and television series spotlights easy and powerful ways to help solve important issues such as rainforest preservation, climate change, hunger and animal cruelty. The Webby Awards named What You Can Do as an official honoree in the Public Service and Activism category for 2013. The series has been featured in Better Homes & Gardens, The Daily Green web site, Mrs. Green’s World radio show and Videography Magazine. To view What You Can Do episodes and for more information, visit:http://www.whatyoucando.com.

On the Leesh Productions is a New York City based company that creates film, web series and corporate video. For more information about On the Leesh, visit: http://www.ontheleesh.com/.

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Production Begins on What You Can Do's September Campaigns

James McGann checking sound levels

What You Can Do  began shooting began today for our September campaigns the Anit-Defamation League and Rachel's Challenge.  We are devoting the month to combatting bullying and promoting kindness and compassion.



Our partnership with the ADL will feature interviews with experts and offer simple ways that you can help combat the issue of bullying and ways to talk to your children about the issue.

James and Amanda Blohm on set

Last year, we partnered with Rachel's Challenge for the 1st Annual Kindness Week, and we were able to inspire 10,000 acts of kindness.  We look forward to the 2nd Annual Kindness Week running the week of September 16th.

Sarah Schwartz, Production Manager

Stay tuned because our campaign begins September 1st.  Be sure to write in with your ideas on how you can help.