Florists hand out bouquets at Pittsburgh-area shopping center as part of nationwide campaign

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    MCCANDLESS, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — Imagine you’re out and about trying to get errands done when you’re surprised with a free and gorgeous bouquet of flowers.

Local florists are looking to bring moments of peace and calm to their neighbors today as part of a nationwide campaign called “Petal It Forward.” It is meant to help people start their days with more smiles and less stress.

Unsuspecting shoppers in McCandless Crossing were given two bouquets — one to keep for themselves and one to give away to a friend, family member or even strangers.

“We’ve been in business for 48 years and I’ve seen so many good things and positive things come from flowers. Whether that be a celebration of life to represent a person or just giving somebody a good feeling, it makes a big difference,” said McCandless Floral owner and president Janet Wolosyzk.

“I love seeing the randomness and the kindness that goes behind ‘petal-ing’ it forward out on the streets,” said owner of Flowerama Patti Flower.

McCandless Flowers says they prepared more than 375 bouquets just for today’s event and they went pretty fast.

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