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     What does bk2hk stand for?  The letters and number stand for “Be kind to humankind.”  The first observance of BK2HK was in August, 1988.  It is still being observed today–globally.  Lorraine Jara read a story in her local paper some time ago that related an account of several men who had been in a boating accident.  They were not only ignored by several groups of boaters, but were actually refused help by one boater who was asked merely for radio assistance.  The men were eventually rescued but one died at the hospital.
     Jara asked herself what has happened to our society that one person could be face-to-face with another in need and do nothing?  What could she do now to change this situation? 
    Jara created a monthlong event she called “Be Kind to Humankind” (BK2HK).  She assigned each day of the week a specific way of recognizing humankind along with activity suggestions.  Here are some of her ideas:  Monday: motorist consideration day; Tuesday: Touch-a-Heart; Wednesday: Willing to Lend a Hand; Thursday: Thoughtful; Friday: Forgive Your Foe; Saturday: Speak Kinds Words; and Sunday: Sacrifice Our Wants for Other’s Needs.  Surely, one person can make a difference (Bits and Pieces, Aug. 2008, pp. 4-5).
     Some time ago, Jesus told a story about a good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37).  Jesus aimed at prompting love for our neighbor.  A man had been stripped of his raiment, beaten and left for dead along the road.  A priest and a Levite passed him by.  But, a Samaritan, moved with compassion, took mercy on him and helped him.  Jesus asked his listener, “Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?”  And he said, He that shewed mercy on him.  Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise” (Luke 10:36-37).  One person can make a difference!  Why not you?