The story recounts Nancy Willis’s experience during the New York City Marathon 30 years ago, where she finished the race only to discover her 8-year-old son, Jack, was missing. Amid the panic, her family rallied together with the support of strangers, calling out his name. After a tense search, a woman found Jack and brought him back to the family. This act of kindness resonated profoundly with Willis, who expressed gratitude towards the woman who helped during a difficult time, emphasizing the importance of kindness in moments of crisis.
"That type of energy and focus helped me to stay calm ... Rather than us becoming despondent and crying, we just turned all our energy into trying to find Jack."
"She was not looking for any accolades. She just knew that he was safe."
"If I ever had the privilege to meet you, I would say thank you from the bottom of my heart, because it was probably one of the hardest days of my life, and you fixed it."
"...and for that I would give you the biggest hug in the world and say, 'Thank you.'"
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