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Letters, Videos and Social Media Posts of Appreciations
Appreciation is the best form of motivation.
To be appreciated is one of the greatest things one can do to uplift others.
Appreciating others is a wonderful act of courage and kindness that comes straight from the heart. Appreciating others, particularly our youth, not only encourages them to do more, and realise the real difference that their efforts make, but will also enables them to understand the value of kindness and giving back to the community. We are truly grateful to you for taking time out to show how much you value our elderly and our youth. Your kind words are greatly appreciated by our volunteers and all participants and will definitely drive them to go more!
Our Excellencies, The Governor-General and Mrs Hurley
Great Nations have great leaders!
Any great leader knows that appreciation is the best form of motivation.
To be appreciated is one of the greatest thing one can do to uplift others.
We are truly grateful to Our Excellencies The Governor-General and Mrs Hurley who took out time to show how much they valued our elderly and our youth. Their kind words are greatly appreciated by our volunteers and will definitely drive them to do more!
We are very blessed and honoured to have you as our leader. Once again thank you for becoming an excellent example for our youth!
Our Excellencies, The Governor-General and Mrs Hurley
True greatness lies in the ability to give without expecting anything in return. We are grateful to have leaders like Their Excellencies who embody this spirit and inspire us to make a positive difference in the lives of others. We are honoured and grateful to have received some photos from Their Excellencies and their staff at Government House with the fantastic artworks our children and elderly created to thank them for their services. It was heartwarming to see the artwork proudly displayed in the foyer of the Government House. We also want to thank their Excellencies for their continuous support and encouragement. As great leaders, Their Excellencies have set an example for all of us to follow, showing us the importance of serving our communities. We are inspired and motivated by their leadership.
The Hon. Scott Morrison, MP, Prime Minister of Australia
"You could feel the warmth and kindness in
them all"
"It means so much to me!"
The Hon. Dominic Perrottet MP Premier of NSW
"It is organisations like yours that make such a difference to our community."
The Hon. Dominic Perrottet MP-Premier of NSW
A great leader knows how to recognise and show gratitude for everyday heroes and inspires them to do more for the community.
We are grateful to our honourable premier for his kindness to take time and to appreciate our elderly and children for their hard work.
The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian, MP-Premier of NSW
"I Have Been Very Touched by the Effort Everyone has Gone to!"
The Hon. Gladys Berejiklian, MP-Premier of NSW
Appreciation allows us to see the fruits of our hard work.
What a beautiful idea to see the difference our efforts make!
It’s so important and valuable for our youth to get appreciated for what they are doing. It will not only encourage them to do more but will also help them to become a selfless and passionate members of the society.
Our Premier of NSW took her time to wrote a very special message for our little ones and for our elderly friends.
Your letter will surely be appreciated by our little ones and will bring much joy to our so many elderly friends.
Thank you so much for your kindness, it means a lot to us!
The Honourable Steven Marshall MP Premier of South Australia
"Thank you for the Great Work Little Helpers on the Run Does to Support the Health and Wellbeing of the Communities!"
The Honourable Steven Marshall MP Premier of South Australia
Feeling gratitude and expressing is one of the qualities which makes a person's heart beautiful, no matter their position in society. It leads by example to encourage others to continue with their effort and good work.
Our Premier of South Australia sent a very generous thank you letter to appreciate our elderly and kids.
We are very thankful for your appreciation and for all you do for the community!
The key which can unlock a world of wisdom, peace and growth lies in kindness and how we treat each other! Learn to appreciate others!
Learn to acknowledge what others are doing for us!
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, Premier of Queensland
Our volunteers believe in appreciating others and strive to spread love and smiles through meaningful activities. Our children volunteers , kids at schools and elderly at nursing homes worked with dedication to create hundreds of art works to appreciate and thank our amazing community helpers who worked so hard especially during during Covid crisis period. We Thank you to our Premier of Queensland for making a difference in so many lives every day. We are extremely thankful for your services and support you have provided through out this challenging year.
Be the Sunshine in Someone’s Life
Be the bright ray of sunshine in someone’s life.
Be kind, as no act of kindness is ever belittled or forgotten. Your kindness can brighten up the day of someone
who is going through hard time.
Never forget there is no act of kindness in the world which leaves no
effect, so sprinkle it everywhere!
The Hon Kim Beazley AC Governor of Western Australia
"I was overwhelmed and grateful to receive all the wonderful thank you cards and artwork from your organisation."
"What a wonderful initiative you are implementing with our young people teaching them the value of kindness and thoughtfulness."
Magic of Kindness
We are all on a journey of growth through kindness! The magic of kindness cannot be revealed until you experiment it! Once you unveil the magic of kindness and the feeling of true happiness by appreciating or helping someone, you will never stop doing it!
Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales
Thank You to Thankers!
The Hon Mark McGowan MLA Premier of Western Australia
The best encouragement anyone can receive is the knowledge that their efforts have made a difference in people's lives. We thank our Premier of western Australia for their appreciation. It is small actions like this that motivate us to continue to spread love and unity in the community. Thank you for all that you do for us.
Wonderful to see Both Children and the Elderly so Happy and Involved With the Community
Our Chief Minister of ACT was very kind and greatly appreciated the efforts of our children and elderly. We are greatly thankful to Chief Minister Mr Andrew Barr for his thank you letter and email. Your appreciation definitely makes the day of a lot of our young ones and our elderly.
Mr Andrew Barr MLA, Chief Minister of the ACT
The ACT Chief Minister’s Office received a wonderful package of cards and art from Little Helpers on the Run Today.
2020 has been a tough year for us all, and it looks like things will continue to be tough for some time. Your cards, art, and photos were a wonderful bit of positivity for everyone in the office, especially the Chief Minister.
Thank you so much for taking the time to send so many wonderful gifts, and thank you for all the work your organisation does. It’s wonderful to see both children and the elderly so happy and involved with the community.
Kind regards
Office of Andrew Barr
MLA
Chief Minister
Treasurer
Minister for Climate
Action
Minister for Economic Development
Minister for Tourism
Member for Kurrajong
Unlock a World of Wisdom
The key which can unlock a world of wisdom, peace and growth lies in kindness
and how we treat each other!
Learn to appreciate others!
Learn to acknowledge what others are doing for us!
Our children and elderly are passionate about spreading this message of love, care and kindness. They believe in going out of their way and helping and appreciating those who are making a difference in so many lives on daily basis.
Thank You for Your Appreciation
To appreciate the kindness and generosity of others, is itself an act of kindness which uplifts and motivates others to also do more for their community!
We are enormously grateful to our community helpers for their appreciation, official acknowledgement and recognition of the efforts of our elderly and our volunteers.
It means a lot for our little ones and the elderly!
NSW Police Force-Parramatta Police Area Command
NSW Police Force-Commissioner Mick Fuller
Tasmania Police
Burwood Police Area Command
NSW Police Legacy
When we acknowledge our police officer heroes who serve and sacrifice for us, we must also remember their families. People who commit to serve the community not only sacrifice their time and effort, but it is also their families sacrifice and support which enables them to keep serving the community. We did Our Heroes project with NSW police and our children made hundreds of cards for next of kins of police officers to appreciate the efforts and sacrifices of families of police officers. Our elderly friends wrote messages on the cards. We are extremely thankful for NSW police legacy department to give our children an opportunity to thank our lovely police officers families.
Message From Doctors at RPA Hospital
Dear Little Helpers on the Run,
We received an amazing box of cards, posters and well-wishes from you. I’m just writing to say a huge THANK YOU!!!!!!
We love knowing that there are organisations out there keeping spirits up in the community, and doing such wonderful work to bring smiles and make a difference.
We are all very touched by the huge efforts that you, all of children, and all of the residents made to send this to us.
The chocolates were very welcome too!!!!
Keep up the amazing work!
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Our children and elderly are passionate about spreading this message of love, care and kindness. They believe in going out of their way and helping and appreciating those who are making a difference in so many lives on daily basis. They made so many cards and artwork for midwives for International Midwives Day to convey their message of appreciation for all our midwives do for the community! Their lovely art work along with chocolates was distributed to midwives and nurses of many Hospitals. Special thanks to all project coordinators at nursing homes, hospitals and our volunteers who helped us to accomplish this project.
Our Favourite Community Partner
Our efforts to bring smiles and joy to the elderly at Clover Lea Nursing Home have been acknowledged and published in their recent newsletter. The article highlights some of the initiatives and activities we have undertaken to enhance the well-being and happiness of the residents. We are grateful for the recognition and invite others to join us in making a difference in the lives of the elderly. Let's continue spreading kindness and creating meaningful experiences for our beloved elderly community.
"Gratitude in Action: Touching Hearts and Inspiring Change"
It is always incredibly heartwarming to know that our gesture was deeply appreciated. Feedback holds great value for us as it helps us understand the impact of our initiatives. The heartfelt sentiments expressed in the letter testify to the immense appreciation from our nurses and midwives. We are genuinely thankful to the sender for sharing their emotions with us.
Learn More About What we do
Hardworking, passionate, kind hearted. That’s what we want our youth to be, and the only way to develop these skills is provide opportunities to our youth where they can appreciate what others are doing for them find ways in which they can give back to others who are in need. Our children are not only involved in helping those in need but also work closely with elderly throughout the year and do many kindness projects.
North Metropolitan Health Service
Thanks Kids!
Canterbury Hospital
Your support is heartfelt and very much appreciated!
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Thank you for your generous support and contribution.
Yesterday I was Clever, so I Wanted to Change the World. Today I am Wise, so I am Changing Myself.
We encourage kids to participate in many creative activities to encourage them to come out of their shell and engage in thinking and drawing to develop creativity, spend time in positive activities instead of devices and through the very simple act of kindness bring a positive change in themselves and in turn the wider community.
Rumi
Thank You!
Canterbury Hospital
Balmain Hospital
We are enormously grateful to Balmain Hospital for their appreciation, official acknowledgement and recognition of the efforts of our elderly and our volunteers. It means a lot for our little ones and the elderly!
Believe in Yourself & you Will be Unstoppable!
Northern Sydney Health District
Our Little Helpers at this very young age, and our elderly at the age where they might be going through so many struggles of their own are absolutely amazing in thinking for others and doing their best to bring joy and happiness to others. They made cards, created artworks and worked hard to create videos for our nurses and midwives. Their art work along with chocolates was distributed to many hospitals. Many Thanks to all of staff at nursing homes, hospitals and our volunteers who helped us to accomplish this project.
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Our children and elderly are passionate about spreading this message of love, care and kindness. They believe in going out of their way and helping and appreciating those who are making a difference in so many lives on daily basis. They made so many cards and artwork for midwives for International Midwives Day to convey their message of appreciation for all our midwives do for the community! Their lovely art work along with chocolates was distributed to midwives and nurses of many Hospitals. Special thanks to all project coordinators at nursing homes, hospitals and our volunteers who helped us to accomplish this project.
Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital
ACTS OF KINDNESS | A special delivery of thank-you cards for doctors at Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital recently arrived from not-for-profit organisation Little Helpers on the Run. Little Helpers aims to teach children to be valuable and better citizens, through acts of kindness and compassion to all of humanity. You might not be able to see it under his mask, but the hand-made card put a big smile on the face of Dr Andrew Chang, a surgeon and ophthalmologist.
Ann Hodge
Operational Nurse Support
Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital
Thank You!
Thank you. I wanted to tell you how wonderful it was to finally meet you. I have (and the staff) have an enormous respect and admiration for you and for what you are doing. We are all amazed at your energy and foresight and what you give of yourself to teach others to make this wonderful world a better place for all today and for the future. You have a lovely heart Faryal and I am so very glad to have met you and be a part of what you are trying to achieve. There are so few people in this world that think and work the way you do and I pray that those who are fortunate to be a part of your projects today and in the future appreciate and value you.
Irene Whippy
Director of Nursing
Western Sydney Youth Health: A Collaborative Partnership with Little Helpers on the Run!
Western Sydney Youth Health We collab with @littlehelpersontherun every week to run the Breakfast Club at @ccshalveycampus! We provide students with some breaky and fresh fruit to help students get a good start to the day 🤗 If you’re a Chifley Shalvey student, come through, say hi and grab a feed before classes on Thursday mornings.
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Let us be grateful to those who choose everyone else over themselves and try their best to help others. Few profession display extraordinary passion, dedication, determination and to serve, however, a doctor is one of them.
We are extremely thankful to our doctors who show their kindness no matter what. They try hard to help others.
Our elderly took kindness to another level and worked with us to write kindness messages on hand made cards which were beautifully crafted by our young ones to appreciate Doctors at 62 places.
14 nursing home’s residents participated in this activity. Thank you to our lovely friends at nursing homes and our exceptionally cooperative staff who made this all happen.
The Nursing and Midwifery Staff Were Absolutely Delighted to Receive Your Donation
Thank you very much for Little Helpers on the Run’s donation of chocolates and handmade cards to the nurses and midwives at Royal North Shore Hospital. Many of your beautiful cards and artworks are on display in the hospital’s main foyer.
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Our social media posts of appreciation
Royal Women Hospital
Emerton Public School
Burwood Fire and Rescue NSW
World is Spectacular, Appreciate and Enjoy the Blessings Around You!
“The world has enough beautiful mountains and meadows, spectacular skies and serene lakes. It has enough lush forests, flowered fields, and sandy beaches. It has plenty of stars and the promise of a new sunrise and sunset every day. What the world needs more of are people to appreciate and enjoy it.” – Michael Josephson
Read What our Clients and Project Collaborators Saying About Little Helpers
St Marys North Public School
John Robertson
Food Bank
Bidwill Public School
St Marys North Public School
St Marys North Public School
We are Shaping the Future by Defining the Path of Life for Future Generations
Learn to live for others
Auburn Review
Woodridge State High School
St Marys North Public School
"You don't want to just get by, you want to get ahead. You don't want to settle for mediocrity, you want to strive for greatness. You don't want to get lost in the crowd, you want to stand out and lead the charge. Pushing the limits of your potential isn't easy, but it will be worth it." - Michael J. Schiemer
"Our Ambitions has no Limits!"- Dr Faryal Zehra
"How Adorable is This Little Guy From Little Helpers on the Run"
We are teaching kids to be valuable and better citizens, through acts of kindness and compassion
to all of humanity!
"A Massive Thank You to Little Helpers on the Run"
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
What People are Saying
St Marys North Public School
Royal Hospital for Women
NSW Government
"Incredible Little Helpers on the Run"
Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation
"Thank you for Your Lovely Cards Filled With
Kind Words!"
"Little Helpers on the Run spreads the love and smile"
Western Sydney Health
NSW Government
SummitCare
Western Sydney Health
"Thank You for your kind gesture!"
"Thanks so Much, Little Helpers"
Sydney Local Health District
Parramatta Police Area Command
St Marys Public School
To the World, you may be one Person, but to one Person, you may be the World
"Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have."
Margaret Mead
SummitCare
Emerton Public School
Emerton Public School
Learn more about what we do
If you Want to be Happy, Spread Happiness to Others
If you want to be happy, spread happiness to others. To be able to give out as well as show your kindness and respect towards others without expecting anything in return is such a kind gesture and is the primary building block for building any healthy community.
"Thank You!"
Our children strive hard to spread kindness in the community. Their commitment, love and passion is evident in their continued efforts to help the community, particularly our elderly and children.
St Marys North Public School
SummitCare
Emerton Public School
"Thank You so Much to Little Helpers for Your
Kind Gesture!"
"Thank You So Much!"
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”
Leo Buscaglia
St Marys North Public School
Emerton Public School
St Marys North Public School
"We Love Having Little Helpers on the Run"
"We love our fruits and veggies, Thank You to Little Helpers on the Run"
SummitCare
Emerton Public School
St Marys North Public School
"Thank You!"
“Always have a willing hand to help someone, you might be the only one that does.”– Roy T. Bennett
At Little Helpers we strive hard to involve children from a very young age in community kindness activities.
Our children regularly visit many nursing homes on a weekly basis.
Emerton Public School
St Marys Public School
Emerton Public School
“Kind People are the Best Kind of People.”
"Such a delight to see our students and community enjoying healthy fresh food."
"Thank You Little Helpers on the Run"
"Never be so Busy as not to Think of Others"
Mother Teresa
At Little Helpers we want to provide a platform for our youth to present themselves and use their skills for the betterment of their community. Every now and then we come across some very dedicated and passionate volunteers who at such a young age when their peers are busy in other things, think and care for others and do their task with amazing dedication.
Emerton Public School
Bidwill Public School
Emerton Public School
"Thank You Little Helpers on the Run"
Emerton Public School
Bidwill Public School
Our weekly grocery hamper program at Bidwill Public School world is conducted in a unique way where our families earn a grocery hamper by participating in some rewarding activity. This not only forges and strengthens community bonds but also eases the burden of providing essential grocery items for struggling families. These activities are part of our program Make Me a Genius where we not only support our lovely children and families in the community but also encourage them to get involved in giving back to the community through activities, develop a healthy lifestyle or by involving them in some other positive activities to make them a valuable citizen.
Our Recognition and Awards
Young Volunteer of the Year Award - Burwood Council-2021
Burwood Community Grant Recipient-2021
Zest Award Unsung Hero Finalist-2021
Westfield Hero-Mount Druitt-Finalist-2021
Pakistan Association Voluntary Service Award - 2019, 2021
"Thank you Little Helpers for Adding Little More
Sunshine to our Day!"
"Residents always look forward to the children visiting and are so excited to join in the games"