Certain acts of humans and animals have very strong therapeutic effects and the efficacy of kindness in healing and recuperation stands tall.
Cassidy, a young girl battling Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, had been undergoing intense chemotherapy treatments to fight the disease. Despite the challenges, her mother, Kelly Pettit Huff, wanted to make her daughter’s birthday extra special.
As a surprise, Kelly bought tickets for Cassidy to attend the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas. Cassidy, who had been feeling unwell due to the side effects of her cancer treatment, started to feel better, and they decided to embark on the trip.
At the festival, Cassidy was showered with love and support from strangers. Concertgoers approached her, offering high-fives, fist bumps, hugs, and words of encouragement. Many shared their own stories of battling cancer or supporting loved ones who were fighting the disease. Kelley was overwhelmed by the kindness and compassion shown to her daughter by these kind strangers.
One particularly touching moment was when a shirtless cowboy asked Cassidy to dance with him. He twirled her around, dipped her, and even kissed her bald head, leaving Cassidy with a big smile on her face. This gesture brought her immense joy during a difficult time.
Though the evening didn’t exactly go as they planned, Kelly remains grateful for the turn of events as they helped Cassidy pull through such a difficult situation.
If our societies are laced with the fibers of love, kindness and compassion, anyone could pull through anything. Until we get to that goal of a completely kind and selfless world, let’s keep being kind for no reason.