When I Was Alone at the Hospital at 4AM, a Lyft Driver Restored My Faith in Humanity
I had not slept in days, and when I was released from the hospital at 4AM, I was anticipating an awkward drive home – but I was pleasantly surprised.
Compassion
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Billionaire Promises to Reward 70-Year-old Woman Who Walked 10 Miles to Help Cyclone Victims
When this tenacious grandmother did not have money to take a bus, she hiked for 10 miles so she could bring a bag of supplies to a disaster relief area.
Sanitation Heroes Dig Through 2,000 Pounds of Trash to Reunite Man With His Lost Wallet
Even though searching for this man's lost wallet was like digging for a needle in a haystack, these two sanitation workers stepped up to help.
Picture of Man Carrying an Older Woman Up Some Arena Stairs is Capturing Hearts
When this firefighter saw a woman struggling to climb a set of stadium stairs during concert, he did not hesitate to jump into action.
When 7-Foot-Tall 'Gentle Giant' With Autism Outgrows His Swing Set, Handyman Steps in for Free
No local businesses were ready to build a new swingset for 23-year-old Cobey Thomas - at least until his mother contacted a specific handyman.
Stranger Drives 7 Hours Straight So Couple on the Side of the Road Can Be With Dying Mother
Despite the journey taking over 7 hours to complete, this good Samaritan had no problem driving a stranded couple to their dying mother's bedside.
Watch the Sweet Moment When a Police Officer Soothes Frightened Student With Muppet Song
This middle school student was afraid of going outside when Officer Chris Morrison stepped up to help soothe her nerves.
Anonymous 'Robin Hood' Has Been Leaving Envelopes of Cash in Village Mailboxes Since Last Week
An unidentified do-gooder has been leaving wads of cash in the mailboxes of Spanish villagers - and no one can reportedly figure out why.
Watch Sympathetic Robber Return Money to Terrified Woman After He Sees Her Bank Account Balance
Even though most people would not feel kindness for a knife-wielding robber, this compassionate crook has been garnering praise from around the world.
How Traffic Jams Show How We Are All Connected Through the Science of Kindness
Despite how we may hate traffic jams, they do provide a valuable insight into how we are all connected through our compassion.
High School Seniors Wake Up at 4am So They Can Shovel Neighbor's Driveway Before Her Dialysis
Rather than using their snow day to sleep in, five high school seniors woke up at 4 in the morning so they could help a neighbor in need.
Enduring More Than 36 Hours Aboard a Stranded Train, Passengers Praised Each Other for Their Unity
Though there was obvious distress amongst the passengers aboard the stranded Amtrak train, there was also plenty of kindness as well.
Anonymous Police Officer Leaves Pregnant Waitress 'Hysterical' With Joy When He Leaves $100 Tip
A compassionate police officer is being praised for anonymously leaving a hefty tip for a waitress who is almost eight months pregnant.
Watch Police Officer's Viral Video of Three Young Rappers Helping Elderly Woman Get into Her Car
Officer Carnegie was about to help the older couple when she saw three young men offer their assistance – so she pulled out her phone and started filming.
When Cash Registers Fail, Supermarket Happily Lets Shoppers Walk Out With Free Groceries
Instead of making their customers wait for the registers to come back online, this supermarket simply bagged up their groceries and sent them on their way.
Patton Oswalt Responds to Online Troll by Rallying Followers to Pay For the Guy's Medical Bills
Instead of fighting fire with fire, the stand-up comedian offered donations and support to an angry Twitter troll.
Police Officer Finally Gets to Meet the Man Who Kept Her Dry for 30 Minutes in the Rain
For 30 minutes, Sheriff Deputy Tiffany Dial stood at attention on a rainy street corner in Alabama to salute a fallen officer. This man kept her dry.
Watch 9-Year-old Rush to Take Off His Shoes So He Can Give Them to a Homeless Boy on the Street
Instead of giving the shirt off his back, this youngster literally took the shoes off his feet so he could give them to a homeless boy.
12-Year-old Boy Gives Away Thousands of Lunches to the Homeless - and He'll Soon Have His Own Truck
In order to feed the homeless people of Boston, this youngster will soon be operating his own food truck out of Cambridge.
The Science Behind Why We Need More of the 'Secret Sauce' of Kindness
What is the "secret sauce" of kindness - and why do we need it now more than ever?
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