by Spreading Kindness | Aug 6, 2026 | Kindness Recognition
Kavya Gangasani is the founder and executive director of Bay Area Medical Explorers (BAME), a student-led nonprofit that helps underserved students access healthcare education, mentorship, research, leadership, and service opportunities. She started BAME after...
by Spreading Kindness | Aug 6, 2026 | Kindness Recognition
I spread kindness through Joy Mail Project, a community I founded after experiencing a period of serious illness and isolation myself. During that time, I learned how much seemingly small gestures as simple as a message, a drawing, or someone taking the time to check...
by Spreading Kindness | Aug 6, 2026 | Kindness Recognition
I founded the Public Health and Safety Youth Coalition (PHSYC), a youth-led organization dedicated to empowering immigrant, low-income families who have experienced or are vulnerable to disaster. Since 2024, I have donated 50000 disaster relief items to families in...
by Spreading Kindness | Aug 6, 2026 | Kindness Recognition
Gaathri found that many students at her high school were not engaging in volunteer opportunities because they struggled to find causes that aligned with their personal interests. As a result, community service wasn’t as strong as it could be, leading to lower civic...
by Spreading Kindness | Aug 6, 2026 | Kindness Recognition
Growing up, I grappled with ankyloglossia, a condition that affects speech ability. One of the most significant challenges that came with my tongue-tie was the lack of community to support me throughout my struggles. Because neither one of my friends or family had...