— A New Brunswick teenager who turned a terminal prognosis into a online movement that has inspired acts of kindness across the globe has died of brain cancer. Rebecca Schofield of Riverview, N.B., died in Moncton on Saturday evening at the age of 18, her family said in a statement Sunday. Even in mourning, her supporters say they will continue to carry out her final request — sharing acts of kindness on social media because #BeccaToldMeTo. “I want to create a mass of acts of kindness,” Schofield told her thousands of Facebook followers. Donate to charity, volunteer your time, or even just do the dishes without your parents askingThe New Brunswick government has declared the third Saturday of September “Becca Schofield Day,” kicking off the inaugural celebration in 2017.

Source: National Post February 18, 2018 13:07 UTC