Marshall County High School alumni Eric Johnson and numerous of his fellow classmates and teachers took to the Lewisburg Walmart to give back to the community by doing random acts of kindness.

The campaign, simply called Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) started last year raising around $1,000. This year, around $5,000 was raised for the campaign, giving high hopes of doubling in size every year.

"I always try to brighten someone's day and show people that there is good in everyone and everyone can contribute something just by being committed," Johnson said.

More than 20 students were given $100 dollars each to spend on whatever they wanted to buy however, at least one of the items had to be something to donate to nursing homes around Lewisburg. Students from Marshall County schools were selected by their principals and teachers based on their behavior in class and their grades. "It's a good cause and it's my way of giving back for the holidays," volunteer Emily Martin said.

While toys, makeup and clothes filled shopping carts, many students reciprocated the idea of putting others first and purchased Christmas gifts for family members. Appreciative students gave hugs and said thank you to the many volunteers who helped make the event possible, but the day didn't end at Walmart.

The volunteers with the RAK campaign made a trip to Brandon Bradley's house with snacks, gifts and Christmas cards from students at Westhills Elementary. Bradley has battled leukemia three times since 2013.

RAK also plans to do random acts of kindness in Nashville such as paying for a random shopper's groceries and providing two families with a holiday dinner.

"At the end of the day it's not about the money, it's all about the people we helped today," Johnson said. The RAK campaign encourages everyone to do a small act of kindness this holiday season!