Newton Mearns youngster’s 100 acts of kindness

Seven-year-old Milan Gill has started a 100 Acts of Kindness project this Christmas. He wanted to make 100 people happy this festive season and for them to do so in turn.

The youngster explained: “I wanted to make 100 people happy this Christmas and hope they make one more person smile this Christmas. This would be 200 people and it would be nice if it continued.

“The school (Glasgow Academy) has been talking about being kind especially during Coronavirus. So I thought Santa only gives presents to children so adults that are sad will not get any presents. I wanted to do something nice for anyone that was feeling sad this Christmas.”

Milan received encouragement from friends and teachers and soon had a pile of cards for Simon Community and 30 to Renaissance care home in Thornliebank.

“It was easy to do 50, but then I got tired, so I put Christmas music on, listened to it and eventually did them all,” he continued.

“My teachers and friends at school really encouraged me. I felt proud when I went to the Simon Community and the Care home because they appreciated it.

“I heard in the news that lots of people were homeless this Christmas so I wanted to make them smile. Everyone deserves a place to live (the sign says that at Simon Community.

“The care home I chose because I used to walk past it during lockdown and see lots of elderly people waving to their family at the window. I am lucky I am with my family. If everyone did 100 acts of kindness so many people would be happier. I hope they continue this.”

And Milan can’t wait to see the smile on people’s faces when they open their cards and gifts.

“I made 100 cards at home and gave 100 presents from my own pocket money,” he said.

“I will have to start saving again next year. I gave 70 to Simon Community and 30 to Renaissance care home in Thornliebank. They will be sending pictures when they open them. I am so excited to see them.”