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Facebook Reunion Leads to Kidney Donation (Video)

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03 Mar 2008 35 views
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Facebook Reunion Leads to Kidney Donation (Video)
Two grade-school friends who reconnected thanks to the social networking site, Facebook, after more than a decade are becoming more than bosom buddies. One is donating a kidney to his rediscovered pal.

Two grade-school friends who reconnected thanks to the social networking site, Facebook, after more than a decade are becoming more than bosom buddies. One is donating a kidney to his rediscovered pal.

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Wrong Number Leads to Love

A man sends a text message to the wrong number and ends up engaged! "Michelle Morris mistakenly thought his flirty message was from a male friend of hers and fired off a cheeky reply, reports the Daily Mirror." (dailymail)

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Marine Mom Adopts Platoon

Maureen O'Haire gave birth to five children, adopted another four and cared for more than 50 foster kids. But now she's playing mother hen to an entire platoon of Marines.

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With Down Syndrome and a Passion to Help Others

Simon Eng, 22, has already touched the lives of thousands of children around the world and he wants to help a lot more. Born with Down Syndrome, Eng explains his passion simply, "Poor countries, poor people and poor children—I want to help them."  Despite limited communication skills, Eng began packing school kits for MCC Alberta […]

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Volvo Unveils Sixth Annual Hometown Hero Award Winners

Volvo yesterday announced the top three winning heroes in the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards: After a tragic farm accident involving her son, Marilyn Adams founded Farm Safety 4 Just Kids and set out on a mission to promote safe farm environments across the country. Matthew Sanford, paralyzed from the chest down, became a […]

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Vote for America's Favorite Heroes

Less than one week remains to vote for your favorite hometown heroes in the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards. The winner, "America's Greatest Hometown Hero" will receive a new Volvo car every three years for life.

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