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From Beer-fueled Brainstorm to Life's Work of Helping Others

From Beer-fueled Brainstorm to Life's Work of Helping Others
Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow was enjoying a pint at his local pub in the Scottish Highlands when he got an idea that would change his life -- and the lives of thousands of others. After a trip to deliver food, clothing and blankets, and much thought and prayer, he quit his job, sold his home and dedicated himself to a simple premise: People really are good,' and it inspired me to be good too.

Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow was enjoying a pint at his local pub in the Scottish Highlands when he got an idea that would change his life — and the lives of thousands of others. 

After a trip to deliver food, clothing and blankets, and much thought and prayer, he quit his job, sold his home and dedicated himself to a simple premise: "People really are good,' and it inspired me to be good too."

Today, his Mary's Meals program provides free meals to more than 400,000 children in 15 countries.

WATCH the video below, or read the story at CNN Heroes… 

 

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