Random Acts of Kindness

Winnipeg Free Press - ONLINE EDITION

Purse returned, she'll pay it forward

By: Random Acts of Kindness

Posted: 11/24/2011 7:16 PM | Comments: 0

You are my hero and living proof that honest and kind people really do exist. They live in Winnipeg. I am still shaking just in the retelling of my story five days later.

Perhaps it was the excitement of the Jets’ win over Philadelphia that distracted me. But I foolishly forgot my purse at my seat at the MTS Centre.

Fortunately what began as a nightmare had a happy ending. A wonderful person returned it to security staff who then brought it to customer service.

Not only did I get my purse back, but it was with all its contents.

I was so relieved, as the thoughts of canceling my credit cards, especially at this time of Christmas shopping, and replacing my ID overwhelmed me.

To this anonymous person, I send a most sincere and grateful thank you. Rest assured that I will "pay it forward" at every opportunity.

I also want to thank the staff at the MTS Centre as they were very helpful and empathetic and went out of their way to assist me.

— L. Smith

Fact Check

Have you found an error, or know of something we’ve missed in one of our stories? Please use the form below and let us know.

* Required

In which story did you find the error? *
Please post the headline of the story or the title of the video with the error.
What was the error? *
Please post exactly what was wrong with the story.
What should we have written?
Please indicate your source for the correct information.
Who else should we interview to improve this story?
Please include any contact information you may have.
Can we contact you in the future for advice on stories about this topic?
Yes

No
First Name: *
Last Name: *
E–mail Address: *
This will only be used to contact you if we have a question about your submission, it will not be used to identify you or be published.
Phone: *
This will only be used to contact you if we have a question about your submission, it will not be used to identify you or be published.
Colour:
Are you blue? If you can see this, leave it blank and get some CSS support.
Enter the words that you see: * This is to prevent our forms from being filled out automatically.
You have failed to correctly identify the words in the box above. Please try again.

More Random Acts of Kindness

Undock

You can comment on most stories on winnipegfreepress.com. You can also agree or disagree with other comments. All you need to do is be a Winnipeg Free Press print or e-edition subscriber to join the conversation and give your feedback.

Have Your Say

New to commenting? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.

Have Your Say

Comments are open to Winnipeg Free Press print or e-edition subscribers only. why?

Have Your Say

Comments are open to Winnipeg Free Press Subscribers only. why?

The Winnipeg Free Press does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. By submitting your comment, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. These terms were revised effective April 16, 2010.