“Simple story of kindness” inspires Kamloops community to give back
KAMLOOPS — When Dee-Anna Irwin paid a stranger’s bill at the dollar store she works at, she didn’t expect anything in return. But Dina Chase, who was buying snacks for her students at Valleyview Secondary, was so moved by the gesture she shared the story with her friends and then returned to the store to pay Irwin back with a variety of gift cards.
“Dee has always been giving to people and no one had ever made note of it,” Chase said. “Can you believe that? So, I’m so glad I slowed down, stopped and shared my appreciation for her.”
As a result of the exchange of kindness between the two women, individuals and businesses have been inspired to give back in their own ways.