09/11/2026
For three summers in a row, we have been blessed by the incredible kindness and generosity of Tom Prins. We wanted to share this story because it warms our hearts, and we know it will do the same for you!
Our friendship with Tom started completely by surprise back in July 2024. A large group of us went out for dinner at the Blueline, and when it came time to pay, we were stunned to learn that a stranger had already paid for all of our meals and the tip before slipping out of the restaurant! He didn't do it for recognition or praise; it was just a completely selfless act of pure kindness. We eventually coaxed his name out of the waitress, and the very next month, Tom came to our annual Show and Shine car show, allowing us to finally meet and thank him in person!
Since then, Tom has continued to watch over us and support our community. In August 2025, we held a lemonade stand and wheelchair / walker wash fundraiser in our parking lot. Tom showed up to cheer us on and gave a very generous cash donation toward our new bus.
Just this past Tuesday, we loaded up that bus and went to Pizza Ranch for dinner, and Tom and his wife Tammy happened to be there. He came over to say hello and instantly tried to treat us all to dinner again. Since we had already paid for our buffets, he bought a $150 gift card instead and handed it to us for our next visit!
Tom didn't know us when he first paid for our meals two years ago, and he never looks for the glory. He gives simply because he is a truly good person with a selfless heart. We are so grateful for the random act of kindness that connected us, and we are even more grateful for the friendship that followed. Thank you, Tom, for being such an inspiration and for making the world a beautiful place!
