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A community wall

The Wall of Kindness.

A place for memories of Gene, small acts of kindness done in his honor, and stories of the causes his fans have supported. Add yours.

Why this exists

Kindness, loudly.

Gene believed the world got better when people were brave enough to be kind. This wall is where we make that visible, where you can share a memory of him, a small kindness you did in his name, or a cause you supported because his work moved you. Every post is a candle. Every candle is a piece of the legacy.

Chicago, IL

“I walked in the Alzheimer’s Association fundraiser this year in memory of Uncle Gene, my dad’s name too.”

, Maria D. · Sample post

Brooklyn, NY

“Showed Willy Wonka to my seven-year-old for the first time. She asked to watch it again the next night. Some things pass down.”

, James R. · Sample post

Milwaukee, WI

“Gave my sister a copy of ‘Kiss Me Like a Stranger’ when she was going through a hard year. She said it helped.”

, Anonymous · Sample post

Coming Soon
The community wall is warming up. Submissions below will be reviewed by our team, posted publicly with your first name and city (or anonymously if you prefer). Live moderation and posting launches soon.
Add your candle

Share your story.

Whether it’s a memory, a favorite film, a cause you supported, or a small kindness done in Gene’s name, we’d love to add your voice to the wall.

JPG or PNG, up to 8 MB. A snapshot that goes with your story is welcome, not required.

All submissions are reviewed by our team before appearing on the wall.

A gentle reminder

His humor was his gift.
His kindness was his calling.

Every post here is a small part of that calling made visible.

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