Allison Bond is 28 years old, has cerebral palsy, and lives in Lincoln, Arkansas. During the COVID pandemic she decided she wanted to do something to make a difference and started writing letters to various people. Several years and almost 6,000 letters later…she’s touched a lot of people and lives. She writes to individuals in many different situations…people in prison or serving in the military to people affected by natural disasters or even people in her own community.
This candid conversation is a great reminder that anyone truly can make a difference. Hear about some of Allison’s experiences and why she thinks we should treat others with kindness no matter the situation.
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