Bridgewater 11-Year-Old 'Gifts Random People With Kindness': Hero

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Serena Kelleher who is nominating her daughter Sophia Kelleher of Bridgewater.

Name: Sophia Kelleher

Home town: Bridgewater

Hero's job: Gifts random people with kindness and records it on her channel, The Kindness fairy. She is also trying to get other children in the area to come forward with their good deeds. Her goal is to show other kids that you are never too young to do something.

Reason for recognition: Sophia is only 11 years old and came up with this idea on her own. She uses all of her own money to buy supplies and gifts.

One thing to know: She gets joy by making others smile and feel special. She wants other children to know that feeling.

Thank you for all you do, Sophia!

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