In memory of Andrew Frederick VanHorn

Every kind act
fills someone's bucket.

Andrew's Bucket Filling Website carries his story forward — one small act of kindness at a time. Join us and help fill buckets in his name.

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Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

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The Philosophy

Dr. Donald O. Clifton's bucket theory

Every person carries an invisible bucket. When someone says something kind or does something helpful, a drop of water is added to the bucket, filling it a little more.

Awareness

Recognize the invisible buckets around you

Choice

Choose to fill buckets with kindness daily

Impact

Watch how small acts create big changes

Years young when Andrew went to Heaven

Andrew's Legacy

A kind and forgiving heart

Andrew Frederick VanHorn was 11 years old when he went to Heaven on July 13, 2009. He was a kind, forgiving boy who chose to turn the other cheek and never resort to violence, even when bullied.

His mother, Amy Peterson, chose to honor his memory by embracing "bucket filling" — spreading kindness and positive actions in his name. This website is dedicated to sharing Andrew's story and inspiring others to fill buckets around them.

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