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Fill someone’s bucket during the holidays

Shayna Telesmanic learned a lesson in kindness from her daughter.
Shayna Telesmanic learned a lesson in kindness from her daughter. Fresno Bee Staff Photo/2014

My daughter told me a story at dinner tonight about what she learned at school today.

She said everyone is carrying a bucket and you can either dip into someone’s bucket or you can fill their bucket. She said she always wants to be a filler.

Help fill others buckets this holiday season. You and your kiddos can drop off non perishable items at Young Chefs Academy now through Dec 4. We even have a small gift for you for doing so, and you will be entered to win a free Winter Camp session.

Shayna Telesmanic, Fresno

This story was originally published November 22, 2017 at 2:30 PM with the headline "Fill someone’s bucket during the holidays."

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