Comedian Eddie Izzard Runs 27 Marathons in 27 Days For Charity (WATCH)
Running 707 miles in less than a month is no small feat for a 54-year-old English comedian.
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Microsoft Co-founder Pledges $30M Towards Housing For Seattle's Homeless
The Microsoft co-founder is ensuring that dozens of low-income and homeless residents of Seattle have roofs over their heads.
Special Ed Teacher Makes Good On Her Promise to Give $1 Million to Her Students
No one ever thought that Genevieve Via Cava would actually follow up on her vow to give $1 million to her special education students.
Restaurant Owners Who Say Anthony Bourdain Changed Their Lives Donate Profits to Suicide Hotline
Jason Wang's family went from living in a one-bedroom in New York City to "living the American dream" thanks to a visit from the late Anthony Bourdain.
Prepare For Nostalgia Overload: 90's Fest Draws Huge Crowd For Charity
Thousands flocked to Brooklyn for a 90s-themed event that included Lisa Loeb, Salt 'n' Pepa and Coolio and raised big bucks for the charity Smile Train.
Jay-Z and Beyonce Are Offering Their Fans Free Tickets as a Reward for Volunteering
If you're sad about missing out on the dream couple's OTR II tour, then now is your chance.
This Couple Has Been Serving Free Lunches to Everyone in Town So People Feel Less Lonely
The Lytles started serving the free meals because they didn't only want to feed people's stomachs – they also wanted to feed souls.
Man Harnesses His Dog's Love of Golf Balls for Fetch Game That Can Save Shelter Dogs Like Him
Al Cooper doesn't know what his life would be like if he hadn't adopted Davos – so as a means of giving back to the shelter, he started taking his dog to the golf course.
Café That Hires and Feeds the Homeless Has Just Built a Village for Their Rough Sleeping Employees
Social Bite has been lifting up Scotland's homeless for the last six years - and this eco-friendly village is just their latest achievement in their quest to end homelessness altogether.
Cat Running Across a Baseball Field Triggers a Movement That Saved 38,000 Animals
Evie the cat became a televised superstar when she ran across the baseball field 28 years ago – but more importantly, she became the inspiration for a life-saving movement.
Secretary Mimicked Her Boss for 67 yrs, Everyone is Shocked by Her Secret Fortune and What She Did With it
Sylvia Bloom was a shrewd secretary who amassed a fortune after watching her bosses at work – but the beautiful part is what she did with it.
Ten Celebrities Who Showed Us What Kindness Really Looks Like
Though we lost many this year, we also found reasons to adore the celebrities still among us – like these ten compassionate stars.
Do You Know a Vet Who Needs a New Smile? Offices are Holding Free Dental Day For Veterans
Roughly 5,000 veterans across America are expected to receive free dental services, such as fillings, cleanings, and extractions on this day in June.
These Street Performers Spend Hours Delighting the Public So Homeless Can Take What They Need
This 28-year-old New Yorker was heartbroken by the city's homelessness problem – so he decided to use his guitar as a means of showing them some love.
Betty Tisdale Brings Montessori and Hope to New Generation of Afghan Orphans
Betty Tisdale is doing again what she does best, saving and caring for orphans in war zones. Known as the Angel of Saigon dating all the way back to the Vietnam war, Betty established an orphanage there and constantly raised money to build new additions for more orphans and better facilities. These days she brings her halo and heart to Afghanistan.
99-year-old Woman Sews a Dress for an African Child Every Single Day
98-year-old Lillian Weber sews dresses by hand for small children in Africa from her farm house in Iowa every single day.
Michael Bloomberg 'to Write $4.5M Check to Cover US Commitment to Paris Climate Agreement'
The billionaire said: "America made a commitment and as an American ... we all have responsibility. I'm able to do it. So, yes, I'm going to send them a check for the monies that America had promised to the organization as though they got it from the federal government."
After Anonymous Donor Picks Up Their Tab, Hockey Team Pays His Charity Forward
A man's anonymous good deed has created a ripple effect of kindness for dozens of people in the hockey community.
Now You Can Win a Ton of Free Stuff For Your Local Shelter By Teaching Your Cat to High-Five
Contrary to what most people think, anyone can train a cat – and now, if you teach your cat a basic trick, then you could help save animal lives at your local shelter.
With Park Funds Dwindling, Woman's Endowment Could 'Save Lives' in National Forests for Years to Come
"This funding comes at a pivotal time for Washington's three largest national parks," Sarah Creachbaum, Olympic National Park's superintendent, said in a statement.
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