I’ve been itching to do this kindness act for quite a while now, and have been waiting for the opportunity.
I was inspired after seeing how an anonymous donor left free treats in a vending machine at Christie’s cancer hospital in Manchester (see here). I’ve left money taped to a public vending machine before, but this is different.
I wanted to find a vending machine frequently used by the doctors, nurses and staff in a hospital. And today as I had a hospital appointment, l finally got that chance.
After my appointment, I set about searching for a vending machine staff which used, but was told that there are only vending machines in public areas.
And I really wanted the hardworking hospital staff to benefit from this act of kindness.
So I kept asking.
Eventually, someone overheard me talking to the main receptionist and suggested I try the theatre reception, as she thought there was a vending machine which the public didn’t have access too – but warned I may have difficultly being allowed into the ‘staff only’ area.
Bingo!
So back up the long corridor I went in search of the theatre reception, but got a little confused by all the different signs and entrances. Then, I saw a nurse about to go into the theatre area and thought I’d ask her for help.
As she turned around, I realised it was an old childhood friend I haven’t seen in oodles of years!
What are the odds!!
She works in theatre and was just returning from a meeting. As I explained my kindness mission, she kindly let me go with her into the ‘staff only’ area and stayed with me throughout.
WooHoo!!!!
I bought a selection of chocolate bars and stuck a note on the front to explain why there are goodies lying in the bottom of the machine.
My friend took a photo and emailed it to the theatre department to let them know. I hope a few of them got to enjoy a sweet snack on this rainy Tuesday afternoon, and know that they are very much appreciated for the incredible job that they do.
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ps if you found one of the snacks, I’d really LOVE to hear from you in the comments below (and if you’d prefer me not to publish your comment on the blog, please do let me know).