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Santa and Mrs. Claus Reside in Utah, Toymakers Deliver 1 Million Handmade Gifts Worldwide

17 years ago, a retired couple in Utah started making handmade wooden toys for poor and sick children. The little cars and trucks were received so enthusiastically in the local hospital, a workshop was set up which has since delivered more than 1.1 million toys to kids around the world. News spread around Cedar City telling of a Happy Factory where retired couples could come to laugh and give their time in a collective effort to make kids happy around the globe.

Small Group Fixing Neighbors' Homes Grows to 3.4 Million Volunteers

A small group of grassroots activists in Midland, Texas has spread hope to homeowners in need, providing critical home repairs free of charge. Since its inspiring start 30 years ago, Rebuilding Together has grown to a nationwide network of 3.4 million volunteers who have delivered services worth $1.3 billion to families, the elderly, veterans and community centers.

By Jeanne Goddard

19 October 29 Views

Citizens Right a Wrong After Bicycle Theft During Cross-Country Charity Ride

The Davis community in California with help from Giant Bicycles has come together to create a heartwarming final chapter for a cross-country bicycle rider in route for her charity, Bike and Build, which raises money for low cost housing projects in the U.S.

By Jeanne Goddard

11 September 26 Views

Triple-amputee Marine Gets Keys to 'Smart Home' — and New Life

Afghanistan war veteran Cpl. Juan Dominguez has a new smart home adapted to his combat injuries, thanks to money raised by actor Gary Sinise and the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The home, which contains an elevator, self-flushing toilets, lighting controlled with an iPad, and easy-open cabinets and doors, will give him and his wife a second chance at life.

By Jeanne Goddard

13 September 27 Views

Trucker Convoy Brings Donated Hay to Oregon Ranches Devastated by Fires

Massive wildfires have blackened about a million acres in southeast Oregon, killing countless cattle and horses and leaving no grazing land for struggling ranches that remain. But help is on the way to struggling ranchers from the business community and fellow cattlemen. A convoy of 17 donated tractor-trailer trucks loaded with 500 tons of hay left Burns, Oregon yesterday morning in route to fire-affected families and businesses.

By Jeanne Goddard

16 August 27 Views

Kid Rock Helps Present Wounded Veteran With New Home in Michigan

Sgt. Davin Dumar gave a lot to his country when he lost a leg last year in combat in Afghanistan, and people like Kid Rock wanted to thank him. On Saturday in Michigan, Kid Rock joined Operation Finally Home in presenting Dumar and his new wife with a free new home. The rocker along with members of the Dumar family hid inside a model home to surprise the young couple. (Video)

By Jeanne Goddard

20 August 26 Views

Bullied Bus Driver Donates Funds to Fight Bullying

After receiving more than $700,000 in donations following the release of a viral video of her being viciously taunted by a group of middle school students, Karen Klein has done something positive with the money. She used a portion of the money to launch the Karen Klein Anti-Bullying Foundation.

By Jeanne Goddard

29 August 38 Views

T-shirt Fundraiser for Colorado Wildfire Relief Takes Off

When the wind pushed the Waldo Canyon blaze over the crest of the mountains toward this community one week ago, young business owners and designers set out to raise money for the victims. There was a real feeling of helplessness, says one of the initiators. We just wanted to do something. The goal was to design and sell enough T-shirts to raise $1,500. But they miscalculated — by 21,300 percent.

By Jeanne Goddard

08 July 24 Views

Student Cycles Across Canada to Support Taboo Topic: Death With Dignity

Sean Jacklin, 21, is riding his bicycle coast to coast -- 4,660 miles (7500 km) -- in an effort to shine a light on a topic many people find difficult to talk about, raising awareness and funds for the hospice movement across Canada. As the second cyclist to organize a solo tour supporting end of life care, Sean knows it is hard to raise money for something no one likes to talk about. He had already raised $10,000 before leaving the province. He had already raised $10,000 before leaving his home province of Victoria.

By Jeanne Goddard

13 July 27 Views

Photographers Create Beautiful Portraits for 20,000 Children With Cancer

A national non-profit group, Flashes of Hope, photographs children who are facing serious health issues, in an effort to change how they view themselves. To date, more than 22,000 children have sat for portraits by skilled artists who know how to capture the spark in each person. The portraits, taken by award-winning photographers who volunteer their time along with make-up and hair stylists, preserve forever the beauty, grace and dignity of the children and their families.

By Jeanne Goddard

20 July 42 Views

Hospitals Waive Fees, Co-pay for Colorado Shooting Victims

Three of the hospitals taking care of people wounded in the Colorado theater shooting said Wednesday they will limit or completely wipe out medical bills for the 22 victims. Wednesday they will limit or completely wipe out medical bills for the 22 victims. Some of the wounded, many of them young, are uninsured and face mounting hospital bills.

By Jeanne Goddard

27 July 22 Views

The League Of Extraordinary Women: 60 Influencers Are Changing The World for Girls

The previously untold story of how an unprecedented network of high-achieving women from the world's largest companies, innovative startups, philanthropic organizations, government, and the arts combined forces to change the lives of girls and women everywhere.

By Jeanne Goddard

30 July 33 Views

Video of Bullies Taunting Bus Driver Goes Viral, Raises $160,000 to Give Her Vacation

A former bus driver, who in her senior years works as a bus monitor, sat patiently through ten minutes of relentless and brutal bullying by middle school kids on her route, as a video camera rolled. The video went viral and an online social media community so sympathized with her that they raised money to send her on a vacation to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

By Jeanne Goddard

21 June 28 Views

Bus Passengers Pass the Hat to Help Woman See Dying Mom

A West Vancouver bus driver and passengers on an express bus to Horseshoe Bay are being hailed as Good Samaritans after they stepped up to get a woman to Nanaimo to see her dying mother on Mother's Day.

By Jeanne Goddard

23 May 27 Views

Egyptian Orchestra Spotlights All-Blind Female Musicians

From its musical sounds, it's just like any other professional orchestra. But the assembly of white-veiled Egyptian women in matching black gowns has a startling difference. Every woman in the orchestra is blind. The women in Cairo's Egyptian Blind Girls Chamber Orchestra first study the songs in braille, memorizing every note on their sheet music. The group has already performed on five continents and in 24 countries.

By Jeanne Goddard

21 May 30 Views

When Disaster Strikes, CNN Hero Team is First on the Scene With Heavy Equipment

A powerful tornado ripped through West Liberty, Kentucky, last week, making the quaint community look like a war zone. Fortunately, the First Response Team of America was there to help with its specialized fleet of heavy-duty disaster recovery equipment. The team was named CNN Heroes.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 March 33 Views

Miracle Cancer Survivor Makes Wishes Come True for Sick Kids

In 1995, Grayson Gilbert had been diagnosed with a cancer so rare in children that the doctors were entering uncharted territory when prescribing aggressive chemotherapy and surgery. At 22 years old, the Maryland boy survived so long, he now has a charity to help ailing children meet their heroes.

By Jeanne Goddard

28 March 27 Views

LinkedIn Founder Lets 40,000 People Lend His Fortune to Others

Reid Hoffman, one of Silicon Valley's most successful entrepreneurs, has pledged one million dollars in micro-loans on the Kiva website to help tiny businesses around the globe. The cool part is that you can take $25 of that fortune and direct it to the borrower you think deserves it the most. There are still 3,178 free trials available for you to funnel $25.00 of Hoffman's money to the global citizen of your choice.

By Jeanne Goddard

27 March 32 Views

Real Batman Hero Unmasked as Hero for Sick Kids

A Baltimore man spent a lot of his own money to dress up as Batman, even customizing a black sports car exactly like the comic book character. But, this Batman isn't interested in fighting crime. He visits sick children in hospitals, handing out Batman toys and books to up-and-coming superheros who first need to knock-out cancer or other life-threatening foes.

By Jeanne Goddard

29 March 29 Views

Thousands Use Potluck Dinners to Transform Lives

Ladies' night out has become a way for thousands of American women to help girls and moms on the other side of the world. In the fall of 2002, Marsha Wallace, a mother of four in Greenville, SC, read an article about a group of friends who met for potluck dinners and collected donations for needy families using the money they would have otherwise spent in restaurants. To date, Dining for Women has raised over $1.5 million, one potluck at a time.

By Jeanne Goddard

11 February 32 Views