Since the passing of 4-year-old Henry Klopper in 2016, his mom Catherine invites people to do random acts of kindness for others, in Henry’s honour.
South Africa (26 June 2023) – A few years ago, Catherine Klopper started a small project to honour her late son, Henry. She decided that by doing small acts of kindness in his name, he could live on in the goodness of others. Henry’s birthday is on the 11th of July and this year would have been his 11th birthday.
When he was 3 years old, Henry was diagnosed with ‘Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas’ (DIPG) which are highly aggressive and difficult-to-treat brain tumours found at the base of the brain. Sadly he passed away just weeks after his 4th birthday. The family were devastated but decided to honour his life through random acts of kindness.
Every year, on his birthday, Catherine encourages friends and family to do something small in honour of Henry’s memory. The random acts of kindness are then done throughout July and spread across the internet using the hashtag #FromHenryBear.
“Big or small, it doesn’t matter – please join me in making this world just a little brighter on behalf of a beautiful boy who is loved and missed more than words can explain.” – Catherine Klopper
In the past, kind deeds have always included helping animals, collecting dog food for the family’s much-loved organisation CLAW and sometimes collecting money for the causes too. However, there is no limit on what kind of kindness one wishes to bestow on another person. Your act can be for an organisation or an individual. Just pick your random act of kindness and dedicate it to Henry.
So if you are looking for a way to give back, you can do your charitable work in Henry’s name. If you do, remember to add the hashtag #FromHenryBear so Catherine can see how far and wide Henry’s kindness can travel.
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