Heart signs of encouragement on the trail

Hi there, My name is Kim Bell and I am asking for your support. My hope is to change the minds of city officials to put up my heart signs of encouragement along the bike trail through Hiawatha and Cedar Rapids. I started these "hearts" during the pandemic and after the Derecho. With walking on the trail daily I felt I needed a "pick me up" that would motivate me. The city took down and disposed of at least 20 of my signs, as they were not approved and seen as litter. Attached are some pictures of my signs that I have made in the past year or two. There are some signs still up from Wright Brother Blvd, through Ely and into Solon. Luckily those are still up. Whether you are a elite athlete, new runner, dog walker, kid on a bike strolling through, we all need words of encouragement. When you share a positive thought, the ripple effect is a vibration of happiness that has the potential to spark more happiness to others. In this crazy down on yourself world we could all use it. This is just a step in the right direction. Thank you for your support. ❤️

Kim Bell    Contact the author of the petition