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Kind Cycle

Irene gave a token to an unsuspecting commuter

Our assistant food editor made someone's day with a kind gesture
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Irene Ngo giving subway token to stranger on TTC, #kindcycle, Chatelaine Assistant Food Editor Irene Ngo caught in the kindness act!

Who are you: Irene Ngo, Assistant Food Editor

What was your kindness deed: Offering someone a token at a TTC station.

Why did you want to do this: To surprise someone with a nice gesture!

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How did it make you feel: Like I may have made a difference in someone’s day.

How did they respond: She was happy, grateful and relieved because it turned out she didn’t have exact change to get on the subway. She told me I made her day that much easier!

Click here for ways to spread holiday cheer and tag your own photos on Facebook and Twitter with #kindcycle @chatelainemag — we’d love to see them! For information on the KindCycle and more ways to get involved starting January, click here.

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