Random Acts of Kindness Make a Difference

We are thrilled to announce that we exceeded our goal to donate more than 100 stuffed animals for kids in crisis this month, to our local police and fire. Thanks to local Sandusky, Ohio resident, Henry Coffey, 72, a native of Sandusky, Ohio, who won more than 60 stuffed animals for our drive.

Random acts of kindness come can show up in the most surprising ways. Coffey, a claw-machine gamer for almost 15 years, has won several hundred stuffed animals over the years, donating his winnings to children and local organizations. He retired from Carmelo Ruta, Inc. of Sandusky, Ohio after working for two decades in security, delivery and pool maintenance. He also worked with the Cedar Point Police in Ohio. He turned to the claw-machine game as a way to relieve stress, and became efficient in his gaming skills as a member of Gamers Green, an organization for skilled gamers.

Coffey plays the stuffed animal claw machine, three days a week, for 15 minutes each day. An expert gamer, Coffey only spends approximately one dollar to win one animal.

His accuracy is astonishing, his kindness is amazing. If you don't think you can make a difference in someone's life, think of Mr. Coffey. Small gestures can create big smiles.

We specialize in helping make healthy smiles, but Mr. Coffey taught us how you can make amazing smiles.

We are so grateful for Mr. Coffey with his boxes of stuffed animals, he truly is an example of random acts of kindness.

Bravo Mr. Coffey!