Stories of Kindness and Community

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What motivated Vern Jones to establish the Kili Summit Club?

His desire to provide better job opportunities for young people in Tanzania.
His ambition to expand the mountain gear sales business within his community.
His recognition of the inadequate conditions and poor pay of mountain guides. (correct)
His personal need to enhance his mountain climbing experience and improve safety protocols.

What specific action does Kili Summit Club take to support guides?

They equip guides with necessary gear for their work and provide commission from sales. (correct)
They fund medical treatment and health insurance for guides and their families.
They offer educational programs designed to improve the guides' climbing skills.
They provide housing and accommodation for guides who need assistance in their local community.

How did Lisa Ludwinski begin her business?

By taking a business class and finding an internship in baking.
By selling 40 pies from her parents' kitchen due to positive feedback. (correct)
By operating the "Pie it Forward" system where strangers get free pie.
By opening a small shop in Detroit with funding from investors.

What was the primary goal of Lisa's 24-hour fundraising activity?

To raise money to establish her own bakery in Detroit. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Pie it Forward' system's function at Sister Pie?

To enable customers to buy a coupon for any stranger who cannot afford to buy a pie. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did Tracy Warshal's act of kindness impact a stranger?

It led to the stranger donating money to the charity where Tracy worked in her name. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did it take Vern Jones a long time to realize his dream of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro?

He had to wait until later in life, finally climbing at the age of 62. (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did Tracy find out the impact of her kindness to the stranger?

She was contacted by colleagues at the charity where she worked to be notified of the donation. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'the milk of human kindness' likely refer to in the context of the text?

The simple action of helping someone in need without expecting anything back. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main similarity between the three different scenarios?

Each one involves individuals trying to make a difference to other people's lives. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Kili Summit Club

Vern Jones founded Kili Summit Club to support mountain guides by selling gear and using the proceeds to provide them with essential equipment and commission from sales. This helps guides work safely and provides them with financial support, allowing climbers to directly contribute to their well-being even after their own climbs are over.

Sister Pie

When Lisa Ludwinski started her pie business, she made and sold pies from her parents' kitchen. This successful launch led to her starting a full-fledged bakery, "Sister Pie", in Detroit, Michigan.

Pie it Forward

Lisa Ludwinski's business philosophy emphasizes community involvement, promoting a 'Pie it Forward' system where customers can purchase coupons for others to enjoy a free slice of pie. This initiative helps those who may not have enough money to experience the joy of her pies.

Unexpected Generosity

Tracy Warshal paid for a stranger's milk and other items at a shop when he forgot his wallet. This simple act of kindness led to the stranger anonymously donating $10,000 to the cancer charity where Tracy worked.