Why This Welsh Granny is Pulling 300 Pounds Across America
At 68, Rosie Swale Pope isn't slowing down, she's running straight ahead—from New York to San Francisco—which doesn't impress her all that much. She once ran around the world.
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Strangers Rally Behind Teen Bullied Over Prom Dress, She Pays it Forward
A teenager who posted pictures of a dress online so she could sell it, had to defend herself against some faceless cyber-bullies calling her ugly and fat. But the Tennessee Facebook community came to her defense, not only by posting sweet compliments on her beauty, but donating thousands of dollars for a new spring dress for her senior prom.
Instead Of Arresting a Shoplifter, Officer Buys Single Dad Some Baby Food
A single father down on his luck was caught stealing baby formula in London, Kentucky. Officer Justin Roby didn't want to charge him with a crime or haul him into court. Instead Roby bought him a few cans of formula and talked to him about places in the community where he could find help.
Out Of Tragedy, An Unexpected Connection Is Made
Six months ago, Raphael Hameed was walking with his 5-year-old son, Ish, in Colorado, when they were hit by a speeding car and the boy was killed. The driver asked for forgiveness after her sister formed a close bond with the family. Hameed said, "I told her, immediately, 'Yes, of course I forgive you. We all make (mistakes).'"
Target Employees Prep Teen for Job Interview When He Shops for a Tie
A Target shopper snapped a photo on Wednesday of an employee who was providing loving care for a young man who came in looking for a clip-on tie for a job interview. The North Carolina store didn't stock the easy-on ties, so the employee picked out a full sized one, created the knot, and slipped it over the youth's head. He also began giving him tips for success.
Couple Cancels Traditional Wedding to Give Back to Others
A young couple took their plans for a traditional wedding and honeymoon and turned it in to a beautiful opportunity to give. In the midst of planning a typical ceremony, with venue, cake and photos, Mark and Ismini Svensson decided to spend their wedding budget by sharing good deeds -- one in each of the 50 states -- with people they'd never met.
UPDATE: Dealership Hands New Car to Detroit Man Who Walks 21 Miles a Day
The Michigan employee ABC News named the "Man of the Week" for his loyalty to work, walking 21-miles to and from his job, was surprised with a new car at a local Ford dealership Friday. His story went viral after a college student raised $300,000 to buy him a vehicle following a compelling report in the Detroit Free Press about the man's dedication to his job, despite grueling winter hikes each day.
Boy with Leukemia Given a Disney Room Makeover
Special Spaces of San Francisco partnered with Disney On Ice performers this week to transform the small bedroom of a boy with leukemia into a place fit for a king -- a Lion King, which is one of Austin's favorite movies.
Update: Blogger's Disgust With Cell Phones Raises $160K for Fire Victims
Instead of holding up his phone to capture dramatic images of a fire on Mission Street in San Francisco, which displaced 54 people in apartments above small businesses, 26-year-old Zack Crockett found a way to help the distraught fire victims.
Teen's 'Free spirit' Heart Lives On Through 70-year-old Florida Man
While on his bicycle Jesse Gamble was hit by a drunk driver, but through his death, the 19 year-old art student from Lexington, South Carolina, saved the lives of seven other people. Last week his mother got to hear his heart beating when she embraced a man who survives thanks to an organ donation.
The 9 Orphan Siblings Who Raised Themselves Rather Than Split Up
When their mother Mary died during childbirth in a Charlotte, North Carolina hospital there was no one left to raise her nine children. The only realistic option appeared to be to divide up the siblings and ship them off to relatives or foster parents, but 19-year-old Kayle Mingo decided to fight to keep their family together. 35 years later a reunion showed how successful they were.
Man Writes 10,000 Love Notes to His Wife Over Last 40 Years
74-year-old Bill Bresnan has written a love letter to his wife Kirsten every day for nearly 40 years.
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