After losing their eldest son Thomas to an unprovoked attack in Sydney's Kings Cross, Ralph and Kathy Kelly began a crusade for kindness. Their aim: to make streets safer for families. But four years later, they lost their youngest son, Stuart. In this book, they share their grief, their hopes for a kinder Australia, and their plans to make the streets a safer place for everyone.
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Sally Hawkins
Sally Hawkins has an air of understated beauty that makes her performances empathetic and compelling. Her passion for the underdog is palpable. As the lead in Stephen Frears' new film, The Lost King, Hawkins teams with the director to deliver a stirring performance that will elicit a stirring response from viewers. Hawkins is no stranger to adulation and critical acclaim. In A Crusade For Kindness, she portrays a crusader for kindness and truth.
Hawkins is an Academy Award-nominated actress. She has appeared in several films, including The Shape of Water and Made in Dagenham. Her role as a mute cleaning lady in The Shape of Water earned her several acclaims, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
Michelle Williams
The actress won four Oscar nominations for her role in the movie "Blue Valentine." She and co-star Ryan Gosling spent months pretending to be parents. They would pretend to do Christmas shopping, grocery shopping, and run errands. Their pretend activities helped them develop the characters.
Williams says her style is hard to describe, but it works. She has had some success with it in other films. In "Showing Up," she plays a tightly wound artist named Lizzie who is awaiting her muse. She collaborated with Kelly Reichardt, the director of "Showing Up."
Philippa Hawkins
The Lost King is a documentary that reverberates with a profound sense of compassion. Philippa Hawkins, a film-maker with a medical condition, feels a kinship with a royal who is continually criticized for his appearance. Hawkins' documentary reveals the power of kindness and the transformative power of giving another person a second chance.
Ralph Kelly
The founding father of Stay Kind, Thomas Kelly, and Thomas Kelly Youth Foundation, Ralph Kelly is an amazing man. His organizations work to change society and create a kinder environment. He is a strong advocate for social support and violence protection. He has set up many initiatives, including the Financial Hardship Victim Support Program in NSW and Take Kare Safe Spaces throughout Sydney's CBD. Since December 2014, his organization has recorded more than seven thousand instances of help.
After losing their eldest son Thomas, Ralph and Kathy Kelly went on a crusade to make the streets of Sydney safer for families. Their efforts were not in vain. Their youngest son, Stuart, died four years after Thomas's death in an unprovoked attack.
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