Inspiring Story About An Amazing Mentor and the Kid He Teaches
The winner of Philadelphia's "Big Brother of the Century award," Tom McElvogue, has been a mentor to many kids over the years. This one was very special.
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So Beloved Was This High School Janitor They Made a Hero Plaque
The plaque memorialized one of the school's most storied people, a man whose dedication to teachers, students and staff earned him praise and admiration.
Kindness is Booming in Montana
Not only did the Helena auto mechanic stop to help a stranger on the highway whose car was in need of major repair, he and his girlfriend drove to town several times, purchased the parts, completed the repair and topped off her fluids all for no charge.
Hero Homeless Migrant Rewarded After Rescuing Drowning Woman in Rome
After a homeless illegal immigrant leaped into the Tiber River to save a drowning woman in Rome, he was rewarded by officials and given residency status.
Former Prisoner of North Korea Builds University for his Former Jailers
Decades after being imprisoned by North Korea on espionage charges, Dr. Kim Chin-Kyung is opening the first privately funded university in that country as a way to increase dialogue with the closed-off country.
Hero Brothers Pulled Boy, 4, Out of Burning SUV
Firefighting brothers John and Joel Rechlitz arrived on the scene within minutes of the accident which flipped the SUV on its side. A group of good Samaritans were already at work, struggling to free the family from the blazing vehicle — but it took guts and a combined 29 years of firefighting experience to save the life of the 4-year-old boy trapped inside by his car seat.
Miami Banker Gives $60 Million to Employees to Say Thanks
After selling a majority stake in his Miami bank, Leonard Abess Jr. took $60 million of the proceeds and gave it to his tellers, bookkeepers, clerks, everyone on the payroll. All 399 workers on the staff received bonuses, and he even tracked down 72 former employees. The bonuses -- based on years of service -- amounted to tens of thousands of dollars, and in some cases, more than $100,000.
University President Takes Pay Cut to Help Low Wage Employees
Kentucky State University's interim president, businessman Raymond Burse, slashed his salary by $90,000 in order to raise the salary of the school's 24 lowest paid employees by as much as 40 percent.
Men Surprise Kentucky Kids With Santa's Secret Hands
A group of Kentucky men never thought it would get this big. Starting with a notion to raise a few thousand dollars to buy Christmas presents for needy kids in their area, the Edmonson County friends in nine years have bought $270,000 worth of holiday happiness for others.
Kentucky State President to Share Salary With School's Lowest-Paid
Raymond Burse hasn't held a minimum-wage job since his high school and college years. Yet, the interim president at Kentucky State University decided that he would take a 25 percent salary cut to boost the wages of his school's lowest-paid employees.
Honest Airport Worker Lands Handsome Reward
Robert Lewis peeked into a bag to find "$266,000 worth of individually wrapped diamond rings and wedding bands." He turned the sack over to police, and for his honesty he received a $10,000 reward. (AP)
One Man Tries to Spur an Urban Revival with Tulips
"Durwin Rice leads a drive to change the image of Troost Avenue, a racial and economic dividing line in Kansas City, by planting millions of flowers."
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