A Cooperstown florist will participate in a nationwide effort to brighten the day for random people.
According to a news release from the Society of American Florists, Mohican Flowers, 207 Main St. in Cooperstown, will surprise passersby Wednesday, Oct. 16, with two free flower bouquets each — one to keep and one to give to a friend, family member, colleague or stranger.
The random-acts-of-kindness effort — called Petal It Forward and organized by the SAF — “is designed to help people start their day with more smiles and less stress,” the release stated.
“Petal It Forward is the floral industry’s way of giving back,” said Elizabeth Daly, SAF’s manager of marketing and communications. She said the effort was purposefully planned for a Wednesday “to help the mid-week slump.”
“We are lucky enough to experience the joy of flowers on a daily basis and any chance we get to share that joy, we gladly accept the opportunity,” Hanna Bergene-Bauer of Mohican Flowers said. “Through the positive effects of flowers, we hope to make someone’s day brighter, and provide a much-needed moment of calm amidst the hectic pace of life.”
Bauer said the original idea behind Petal It Forward’s “keep one, share one” concept, which started in 2015, came after looking at statistics that showed while 80% of people reported receiving flowers makes them happy, even more (88%) said giving flowers makes them happy.
“We want to give people the chance to experience both,” she said. “Having flowers in your house or office brings joy by filling the space with natural beauty, vibrant colors and a sense of tranquility.”
In addition to the Petal It Forward event this week, Mohican Flowers is also working with Bassett Healthcare Network to donate 200 pink carnations…