AKA - A Kind Act was realized in the fall of 2005. Alycee Valdivia had just celebrated the birth of her youngest child Billiejean. At that time, she found out that she had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, an illness which was prevalent in her family. Because of her family history, she sought treatment from her long time family doctor.

Just after her 27th birthday, Alycee was told by her family doctor that he would no longer be able to treat her because of a “routine” blood test. The results showed that her kidneys were not functioning properly and that her prognosis was ultimately death. This was devastating news to Alycee. Instead of giving up faith, she was determined to prove her doctor wrong. She set a goal for herself to make sure she had many more birthdays to come. and to make each birthday count

for someone, somewhere.

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Alycee decided that she would make every birthday from then on count. Not just for her, but for others. Alycee was able to make that happen, she combined her love of traveling with her love of children (especially those who were sick and undergoing treatments) to come up with “A Kind Act”.

 

The first Kind Act Alycee was able to do occurred in Seattle Washington at a Children’s Hospital on her birthday in 2010. With just ten toys and a smile, she was able to provide some happiness to children undergoing lifesaving treatments. These treatments were undoubtedly taking their toll on these children. This small gesture of goodwill brought appreciative smiles to the faces of these children and their families. Because of this, AND the encouragement and support of her friend,

Angel Rice, A Kind Act was established and became an annual event for Alycee. The following year (2011), for her birthday, Alycee decided to invite all of her friends and family to do a planned Kind Act for someone as a birthday gift. Instead of receiving the gift herself, she asked that friends and family give a gift of kindness to someone for her birthday (September 10th).

 

Since this was the day before the tenth anniversary of 9/11, this held special meaning,

a chance for healing. This was an opportunity for people to unite and give back in whatever

way spoke to their heart. There were so many neat stories from that year.

Approximately 450 people joined in the effort that year nationwide.

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Since then, AKA has grown exponentially and has become known internationally, passed on through word of mouth. Throughout this whole time, Alycee’s health has fluctuated and she has undergone strong doses of medication in order to help her stay off of dialysis. Today her prognosis is looking better. She believes a lot of hatred and hurt can be resolved through acts of kindness.

 

AKA- It can be done, It will be done, we are determined