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Kindness Boomerang Cross Country Tour

Six week kindness tour across the US in an effort to foster positive dialogue and spread kindness.

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Kindness Boomerang Cross Country Tour

Kindness Boomerang Cross Country Tour

Kindness Boomerang Cross Country Tour

Kindness Boomerang Cross Country Tour

Kindness Boomerang Cross Country Tour

Six week kindness tour across the US in an effort to foster positive dialogue and spread kindness.

Six week kindness tour across the US in an effort to foster positive dialogue and spread kindness.

Six week kindness tour across the US in an effort to foster positive dialogue and spread kindness.

Six week kindness tour across the US in an effort to foster positive dialogue and spread kindness.

Orly Wahba
Orly Wahba
Orly Wahba
Orly Wahba
5 Campaigns |
Brooklyn, United States
$45,041 USD by 401 backers
$44,911 USD by 399 backers on Dec 16, 2017
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Overview
Take part in bringing the Kindness Boomerang Tour from coast to coast in six weeks! We’ll be spreading kindness & fostering positive dialogue in an effort to unite the country. From hosting presentations and dialogue workshops, to engaging thought leaders, to running interactive volunteer activities. We aim to provide a solution to the rift happening within our country and by so doing ignite a kindness revolution. To culminate our tour we will be releasing a documentary of our journey.

FIRST LEG OF THE TOUR COMPLETE! SO WHAT DID WE DO?

Why contribute? Here's what we've done so far during the three weeks of the first leg of the tour out on the west coast!

We had the opportunity to connect and inspire over 8,000 students, ran a worldwide event to kickoff World Kindness week in over 120 cities worldwide, distributed over 2,500 Catching Kindness cards, engaged in hundreds of random acts of kindness, provided meals for the homeless, visited children’s hospitals: Doernbecher Children's Hospital in Portland and the Orthopaedic Institute for Children in LA, bringing gifts and love to the children there.

We need YOU to help fuel us forward! So my question to you is, has the work that I've done and Life Vest Inside has done inspired, touched or impacted you in any tiny way? If your answer is YES, then consider making a contribution - not because you have to, but because you WANT to! Because you WANT to know that you are part of all the change we are creating. At the end of the day, I can't force anyone to click the button, but I encourage you to realize that clicking that button is what keeps us afloat, keeps us creating the impact that inspired YOU! Kindness, like a boomerang always returns. So I ask you what can we do together in these next few hours to hit the goal?! Can we all make a commitment to give what we can?

For those just learning about Life Vest Inside, the proof is in the pudding! We have an amazing track record of success and want you to be a part of our continued success! 

Hope to add you to the list of Kindness Backers!

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To some the world is filled with war, hatred, violence and hopelessness. But together we have the power to fill this world with kindness, trust, hope and love. And so I’ll be heading out on a six week cross country kindness tour addressing the rift happening within our country. I’ll be leading talks, performing random acts of kindness and engaging everyday people and thought leaders around the importance of DIALOGUE; connecting with one another in spite of our differing beliefs. After all education is the greatest key to tolerance.

 

If we want to truly change the culture of our country we need to begin having meaningful conversations. And so the theme of this tour is focused on listening and sharing. It’s not about everyone believing the same thing, but rather everyone respecting the beliefs of the other. “For all the violence to cease we must agree to disagree.”

 

Please consider contributing what you can to help us reach our $50,000 goal!

   

There’s one thing you need to know about me - I LOVE people with all my heart! Ever since childhood, I had a deep passion to unite people in a way like never before; to truly change the world. To help people see beyond the labels and connect with the heart of one another; recognizing that each person is in fact a piece of the same puzzle.

I was a middle school teacher for 7 amazing years, the most transformative of my life! I left my job teaching back in September 2011 to start Life Vest Inside and pursue the dream of my four year old self who believed in her heart of hearts that she was destined to change the world. Life Vest Inside is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to inspire, empower and educate people of all backgrounds to lead a life of kindness.

Life Vest Inside gained international acclaim when our short film, Kindness Boomerang went viral, landing me a spot to speak at TED. I’m super touched and honored to have been

featured on:

 

                                                       
 

This next journey is bound to be just as impactful but I need each of you to make it happen! Help me as I head out with my Kindness Caravan on a six week cross country tour around the USA, to spread the message of kindness and spur positive dialogue centered around increasing kindness perception within the US.

 

The more we connect and create a positive atmosphere to share varying ideas, the greater difference we can make in the world. In an effort to create greater, long lasting impact we will be producing a documentary chronicling the journey and sharing the stories of those we meet along the way.

 

Traveling across the US is no simple thing and can be costly, especially when you’re traveling with 4! Contribute what you can to make this amazing Kindness Boomerang journey take flight!

I know there is loads still ahead of me but I’m excited to see where my path will lead and I’m grateful to all those who have joined me for this extraordinary journey! Who knows, maybe the next goal is a Worldwide Tour!

 

An extension of my initial journey into the wonderful world of kindness, this listening and sharing tour will not only serve to continue spreading awareness about the power of kindness, but it will also bring to light ways in which we aim to increase kindness perception within the US over the course of the next ten years. My goal is to use this tour as a means to spark conversation and positive dialogue with people of all backgrounds around the importance of kindness and how together we can make the US a kinder place to live and from there the world at large. I’ll be using my new book, Kindness Boomerang, to inspire, empower and equip those I meet along the journey with tools to make a change in their own life and within their community.

 

So what will I be doing on the tour?

 

Kind Talks: With a focus on schools and Universities, I will be giving talks in each city and distributing copies of Kindness Boomerang, as a practical guide to begin creating a lasting impact. In addition, Kindness Curriculum (K-5) will be distributed at each school. Goal: 4 talks in each city (Universities, Middle School, High School, Elementary School).

Volunteer activities: Community members will be invited and encouraged to join me in local community based volunteer activities showing the importance of giving back within our own community. Goal: 1-2 volunteer activities/city. Activities can range from:

  • Providing (and serving!) special meals at shelters and soup kitchens
  • Dressing up and giving out loads of gifts and cheer to children at local children’s hospitals or orphanages
  • Cleaning up a local park
  • Visiting old age homes and hosting games of bingo

            

Community activities: Meet up with me in your city and join in on some of my favorite hobbies - I have LOADS of them and I always love picking up new ones! From playing sports (basketball, softball, tennis, ping pong, ice skating, rollerblading), to starting a jam session (yes, I am a drummer!), to yoga, to movies or plays, to amusement parks, laser tag, soul-cycle, karaoke, etc... Let’s have some fun!

  • Community basketball game or any sport for that matter
  • Community Yoga Session
  • Community Jam Session
  • Community Bike Ride
  • Community Board Game Night
  • Soul-Cycle Charity Ride

 

 

Random Acts of Kindness: Organized kindness is great but random kindness can have an extraordinary effect! Follow us on our journey as we complete our scavenger hunt list of acts of kindness to spread joy in loads of innovative ways to unsuspecting strangers throughout the journey! In each city I’ll be inviting community members to take part in fun kindness themed activities with me. In each city I’ll be inviting community members to take part in fun kindness themed activities with me. From Kindness Scavenger Hunts, to volunteering at soup kitchens, to playing bingo in nursing homes, to getting decked out in fun costumes and giving out free gifts and toys in hospitals, to giving out free hugs on the streets, to giving out free cups of coffee, to creating awesome chalk walks in your neighborhood, to giving meals to the homeless, to serenading strangers with some inspirational tunes, to throwing puppet shows for kids in local parks, to breaking out into flashmobs on your city streets, the list is endless!

Have an idea? I’d love to hear it! I’m totally open for suggestions!

 

Dance for Kindness (DFK): (Sunday, November 12th) Every year, to kick off World Kindness Week, Life Vest Inside organizes Dance for Kindness, a WorldWide FreezeMob/FlashMob during which groups from all across the globe unite under the banner of kindness and join together to perform to the same song, same dance, all happening on the same day. Dance for Kindness serves as a means of building awareness for World Kindness Day (Nov 13th). Since DFK will take place during the tour, we will coordinating with groups in each city to create an event or take part in an existing event in their city! As for me, I’ll be in San Fran during Dance for Kindness dancing with our head choreographer, Justin Cole!

Kindness Documentary and all things video: Follow the Kindness Caravan across the USA. In an effort to create greater, long lasting impact we will be producing a documentary chronicling the journey and sharing the stories of those we meet along the way.

In addition to tracking me as I travel across the US through our interactive Map where you can see photo’s and videos, I’m going to be holding YouTubeLIVE, Facebook LIVE, and InstaLIVE streams every week! I’ll be giving aways awesome Kindness Packages and gifts throughout the tour and challenging you guys to record your own #KindnessBoomerang videos! More details to come!

 

Help Us Raise $50K!

Traveling across the US is no simple thing and can be costly, especially when you’re traveling with 4! Contribute what you can to make this amazing Kindness Boomerang journey take flight! Funds raised will be used for expenses throughout the 6 week journey including:

 

  • Funding all of the acts of kindness that are performed along the way
  • Kindness Caravan: This includes wrapping the van we will be using to drive from west coast to east coast + Gas 
  • Airfare: we have 4 people joining on the tour (we will be starting in Vancouver, Washington)
  • Housing: This includes expenses for hotels and/or airbnb throughout the journey
  • Kindness Boomerang Giveaways: We would like to give away 50 books at each location to schools that can’t afford them. The book is a great resource for teachers
  • Food: Cause we gotta have fuel in our tanks to keep on keeping on!
  • Media: Includes videography, photography and all production for the course of the entire journey, including our awesome documentary of the journey.
  • Tour Manager: assisting with all of the logistics throughout the course of the tour
  • Insurance: safety is a priority!

 

Any additional funds raised will allow us to add on additional cities and perform even more acts of kindness!

The Kindness Boomerang tour will be taking place over

the course of six jam-packed weeks! (Locations are subject to change.)

 Week #1: Vancouver, Washington / Portland, Oregon

Week #2: San Francisco, California 

Week #3: Los Angeles, California / Las Vegas, Nevada  

Week #4: Denver, Colorado / Kansas City, Kansas 

Week #5: Nashville, TN

Week #6: Salisbury, Maryland / DC / New York

 

Learn a bit more about the awesome people joining me in the Kindness Caravan: Meet...

Orly Wahba,  yup that’s me!

 

Elana Ades (Social Media Guru)

  • Elana is a virgo, she enjoys food & loves a good adventure! “I can't wait to meet my fellow American's and share in the beauty that is kindness. You know what they say.... KINDNESS IS FREE - SPRINKLE THAT S--T EVERYWHERE!”
  • “All I know is that when someone is kind to me, I feel good.  I know that when I do something kind for someone else, I feel good. I know that when I see a kind act take place among others, I feel good. Common denominator of feeling good = kindness.”
  • Fun Fact: Favorite quote: Cinderella is proof that shoes can change your life.

 

Sophie Wilkie (tour photographer)

  • Hailing from the United Kingdom, Sophie Wilkie is a musician, photographer and artist. Sophie's passion for photography was born out of a love for light and an immense appreciation of the everyday beauty that surrounds us.
  • “To me, kindness is an essential, transformative and extraordinarily powerful force that moves mysteriously and weaves us all together.”
  • Fun Fact: Favorite food: A generous portion of chicken and farmers market veggie stew, with some sourdough bread and lots of butter. This, of course, is to be eaten on a chilly evening after a long and rainy hike!  

 

Mike Hedge (tour videographer)

  • Graduated from LA Film School majoring in producing and cinematography. As The Dust Settles is Mike’s first feature-length documentary that he produced and edited. Mike enjoys adventure travel, photography, gardening, and free energy research.
  • “Kindness is a gift. The beauty is that it feels nice to give gifts!”
  • Fun Fact: Your favorite quote:  “Nothing is more important than that you feel good. Just practice that and watch what happens.” ~Abraham Hicks

 

Schools include:

 

            - UN International School, NY          - Hebrew Wizards, CT

            - Brooklyn College, NY                        - Seton Catholic Middle School, Iowa

            - Baruch College, NY                            - Washington Middle School, Iowa

            - Wagner Ranch Elementary, CA      - Emery Weiner School, Texas

            - Yeshivah of Flatbush, NY                  - Village Middle School, Texas

            - Barkai Yeshivah, NY                            - SAR, NY

   

                      

“Orly was magical! The students truly enjoyed Orly’s youthful energy and really absorbed the importance of KINDNESS. Her passionate message motivated and inspired students to go back to their schools and DO GOOD THINGS!” ~Stuart Muszynski, Project Love

 

"Orly pulls at your heartstrings. She's authentic, relatable, and funny to boot! She's artfully woven together her real life personal experiences to pave the way for how people can turn everyday instances into magical moments that make the world a kinder place." ~Michele Landa, NY

 

“Not only was Orly’s message of kindness timely but her entire presentation was extremely motivating and inspiring. Her dedication and passion are contagious. She is an incredible speaker and I would recommend her to everyone.” ~Joe Martinez, Financial Advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott

             

“Orly did not just speak to a group of conference attendees, she spoke to me. Though the audience was large, her words individually pierced my conscience. Her story is one that should be heard and absorbed. I walked away from the talk with an increased appreciation of people around me, those I know, and even those I don't.” ~Ed Blumenthal, Executive Vice President, Wealth Management at Janney Montgomery Scott

 

“Orly’s combination of humor and personal reflection kept our audience both engaged and entertained, and her warmth and kind heart shone through. Orly doesn’t just talk - she walks the walk.” ~Andrea Steinkamp, Co-President, PTA of PS 199

 

“Orly was absolutely wonderful. It was the first time that I had seen all of our sales staff put down their phones and actually listen and engage. She is an amazing speaker and I would highly recommend her to anyone!” ~Kristen Beeman, Heffernan Insurance Brokers

“Orly’s speech resonated with our employees and moved many of them to tears. I highly recommend Orly for speaking engagements. Your team and/or employees will not be disappointed!” ~Pacific Hospitality Group

 

"Orly Wahba demonstrates the unique skill and courage of being self reflective and sharing her process with those around her." ~Rabbi Moses Haber, Rav Yeshivah - Barkai

Let’s not forget the importance of GRATITUDE! This tour would not be possible without the support of our sponsors who are true partners in kindness! They believe as deeply as we do in the importance of building a kinder, happier more unified world and we’re psyched to have them on board!

   

            

Two signed copies of Kindness Boomerang. Two personalized signed copies of Orly’s new book, Kindness Boomerang. One for you and one to gift forward to someone special in your life!

Kindness Boomerang: How to Save the World (and Yourself) Through 365 Daily Acts is a great resource, giving people practical daily ways to begin incorporating change into their life! For each day of the year you’ll find an act of kindness, inspirational quote and short reflection about the power of paying it forward!     

We're honored to have received such positive feedback from influencers making a difference in their own unique way!

Meir Kay                   Styled by Hrush            Sophia Bush

 

            

“Kindness Boomerang is filled with fun tips and ideas for finding happiness in everyday activities.” ~Tony Hsieh, NY Times bestselling author of “Delivering Happiness” and CEO of Zappos.com, Inc.

 

"Orly Wahba's book 'Kindness Boomerang' is more than good philosophy, it is a box of spiritual tools - it is full of heart and decent thoughts, good will, and makes available a ready course of action for any given day. This is the work of a beautiful and evolved human being. When I grow up, I hope to be more like Orly Wahba. Get this book! Change the world a little bit at a time, and you yourself can change...” ~Peter Scolari, Actor

 

"Kindness Boomerang is a little book that will make a big change, a little bite-sized bible of reminders for those who want to stay on the path of compassion.” ~Amanda Palmer, Artist, TED speaker and Author of Best Selling Book “The Art of Asking”

 

"Kindness Boomerang is a fantastic guidebook to bring daily acts of kindness into your life.” ~Tiffany Shlain, Emmy-nominated filmmaker & Founder of Character Day

 

"The need for kindness has never been greater. Orly Wahba's Kindness Boomerang gives you everything you need to make the leap from random acts to embodied, daily practice. Get it. Then live it!" - Jonathan Fields, founder of Good Life Project, author of How to Live a Good Life

 

“Orly Wahba has produced a treasure trove of kindness. This little book can help change the world for the better, one person at a time. It's wonderful.” ~Myron Kandel, CNN Founding Financial Editor

Kindness Boomerang T-shirt. Get your EXCLUSIVE #KindnessBoomerang tour t-shirt!

 

Kindness Boomerang tour swag: An exclusive duffle bag, t-shirt, sweatshirt and hat

 

Producer Credit: Receive Producer credits on our official tour documentary, plus receive special behind the scenes exclusive coverage and an invite to opening night of the film launch.   

 

Kindness Caravan: Sponsor our Official Kindness Caravan that we will be driving from coast to coast! Be listed as an Official Tour Sponsor! Your company logo placed on our wrapped tour van, signage at each event, verbal recognition at each event, digital promotion on our website and social channels, featured as our sponsor on our tour documentary video and media associated with the tour

 

         

Want to get further involved, book me to speak, organize a book signing, take part in a kindness activity or join me for one of my hobbies?

Reach out to me: orly@lifevestinside.com

 

Connect with us and follow along:

YouTube: youtube.com/lifevestinside

Facebook: facebook.com/lifevestinside

Instagram: instagram.com/lifevestinside

 

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Get the OFFICIAL Kindness Boomerang Swag Bag filled with KB Sweatshirt, KB t-shirt, Orly Wahba's new book, Kindness Boomerang, Acts of Kindness cards, Catching Kindness cards, lapel pin, and KB Tote! This makes an AMAZING holiday gift! Order now to get it in time for the holiday season!
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Kindness Boomerang Sweatshirt

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The EXCLUSIVE Kindness Boomerang zip + hoodie sweatshirt! Super comfy! Look good and share your support for Kindness!
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Signed copy of the book

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Two personalized signed copies of Orly’s new book, Kindness Boomerang. One for you and one to gift forward to someone special in your life!
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Kindness Boomerang tour swag

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Meals on Wheels

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Your contribution will sponsor 50 meals for the homeless that we encounter throughout the tour.
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Skype with Orly!

Skype with Orly!

$500 USD
Skype with Orly! A special 1 hour skype session with founder Orly Wahba. Speak to the visionary herself and learn how to bring kindness and happiness into your life! Talk about the organization, life, or whatever else comes to mind!
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Sponsor 100 copies of Kindness Boomerang books for a school of your choice or allow us to gift the books to schools we visit on the tour. These books are a great resource for teachers, students and parents. Plus get a sticker on the inside cover listing you as the sponsor. Dedicate the books in honor or memory of a loved one.
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Bring Founder, Orly Wahba to your town for a one of a kind presentation on the power of kindness and one unforgettable meal! Orly will visit your company, school, community center, house of worship, or even your backyard for an extraordinary experience.
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