Create a Domino Topple - Buy Dinner for a Stanger
--Posted by anonymous on May 15, 2008

Almost 15 years ago, my wife and I started a tradition of anonymously buying a couple dinner on our anniversary.   It's been a wonderful experience.

A few months back I started created a website to try and track how random acts of kindness continue on.  I've build up a small following, and now were taking things to the next level.

On May 16, people all around the country will be buying dinner for a stranger.  It can be a simple dinner at Subway, or a nice dinner at your favorite place.  The unique thing is that I'm providing "dominos" that will be passed from one person to the next as this happens.  I call it a Domino Topple.  Each Domino is uniquely numbered so the received can go to a website I build and tell their story before passing it on.  There's a long history to this if you care to read about it on my blog.

Also, for every domino that gets passed one I will be making a donation to ONE.org to help them with their mission of eliminating poverty.

I hope that the community at HelpOthers.org will see what a fun opportunity this is to see how one random act of kindness can spread into many!  Please join us on May 16 by emailing info@toplers.com, or visiting toplers.com/2 for more information. 

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On May 15, 2008, bhappy says:
Herb, what a wonderful Idea...Thank you so much for sharing this...Have A Blessed Day..Becki

On May 15, 2008, lovebug says:
Thank you for sharing this wonderful idea, I am sure there will be many who will enjoy this idea.

On May 15, 2008, nico says:
Incredible idea that led me to think that my "meal offering" could go to provide for a family for a month, instead of just a night. I do not choose to undermine your wonderful act of kindness, but to bless you in it, and to make it an open hand for all of us who want to be generous, but may not know how to. We can give a man a fish, but if we teach him how to fish, the gift is even greater. How can we supply the need with a gift that never stops?

On May 15, 2008, lmil1954 says:
I love it! I will visit toplers. And when I CAN afford to treat someone, I will! In fact, when I can afford to treat myslef I'll incude a stranger-that's a promise. Funny-I work at Domino's-I'm gonna see if i can set up a "freebie" tomorrow May 16th. thanks for your post! Linda:)

On May 16, 2008, MakeSomeoneSmile says:
What a great idea, thanks for sharing! I can see it is already getting people to think on what they can do, which is always great!

On May 16, 2008, tressyanne says:
great idea. i think i will do just thaton my anniversary on may 26th.
thanks herb. smiles to you.
tress



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