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Helping hand from big star

By: Random Acts of Kindness

24/11/2009 11:43 AM | Comments: 1

This act of kindness happened a number of years ago, but I would like to acknowledge it.

I had arrived at the Winnipeg airport with my son, who was about 10. He has cerebral palsy and needs a wheelchair. It was winter, and there was a lot of snow and ice that had not yet been cleared in the passenger pickup area.

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My sister had met us and then gone back to get her car to pick us up. I was struggling with getting the wheelchair over the ice and snow, when a gentleman who was also waiting to be picked up came over and offered his assistance. I thanked him, but being focused on the task at hand, I didn't really look up at his face.

My sister drove up, got out of the car and excitedly said, "Do you know who that was? Burton Cummings!"

I have always had an appreciation for Mr. Cummings’ music, but I was so touched that he took the time to help a mother with her disabled child. While some public figures live their personal lives with a sense of self-importance, he did not hesitate to reach out to someone in need.

I should also mention that there were a number of other people standing around who did not step up to the plate to offer assistance. I suspect Mr. Cummings will not even remember this incident as it is likely it was indicative of his character and probably not an isolated occurrence.

I am pleased to have this opportunity to finally publicly acknowledge this small, but meaningful act of kindness and to publicly thank Mr. Cummings.

-Carol Gavard

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