(UPDATE) Homeless Piano Player Gets a Makeover and Paying Gig
A new look and confidence boost helped to get this musically-gifted homeless veteran off the Florida streets and performing again.
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Family Surrenders Pet to be Euthanized But Tearful Goodbye Moves Vet to do Surgery for Free
After their beloved dog fell on a spike, and home remedies only prolonged its suffering, the family decided to surrender the pet to the SPCA to be put down. In a final goodbye, the family's father looked into Kayla's eyes, apologizing for being too poor to care for her and begging the dog to forgive him for his shortcomings. After the family began coming to terms with their loss, two weeks later, they received the surprise of a lifetime.
Baseball Gives Second Chance to Player Hit in Head Seven Years Ago
A major league baseball player hit in the head the very first time he came to bat, who never got a chance to take a pitch, will get a second chance thanks to the very team whose pitcher decked him.
Military Dog Who Served in Kuwait Returns for Hero's Welcome in US
Fara, a military explosives detection canine who helped keep our troops safe in Kuwait, returned home to a hero's welcome at Baltimore's BWI Airport, greeted by her adoptive handler, Military Working Dog Adoptions, and a cheering contingent from American Humane Association.
After 10 Years in Tiny Cage, Fed Junk Food, Monkey Tastes Freedom
A monkey kept as a pet for ten years in a tiny cage and fed french fries in Indiana has been rescued by sanctuaries in Kentucky and Texas. The macaque was treated for depression and stomach problems but now can live out the rest of her days free to climb trees and swim with other monkeys like herself.
Bear Cub Climbs In a Raft Longing To Be Rescued in River
A River Raft business risked thousands of dollars in fines to help bring a hungry baby bear to safety last week after she climbed aboard one of their rafts.
Hospital Hosts "Wedding" for Tiny Cancer Patient and Her Favorite Nurse (WATCH)
A 4-year-old leukemia patient got the pretend wedding of her dreams to her favorite male nurse, thanks to a caring and fun hospital staff.
Stranger Pays Unpaid Court Fines to Break Cycle of Jail for Ex-Con
A stranger read about an ex-offender unable to cope with a cycle of court costs that kept sending him back to jail. So he wanted to give the man a new start.
Woman Helps Pet Owners in Poverty and Her Program is Now in 28 States
A lot of attention is paid to helping pets get adopted—but one woman saw a need to help furry ones who already had homes.
Rescue Group Helps Lamb Make Lemonade Out of His "Lemon" Legs
When Lemonade first arrived, he was unable to walk more than a few steps. But this is one determined lamb, and when life handed him lemons...well, you know.
Teen's Simple Question Saves a Man's Life, Baby Is Named After Him
A Dublin teenager's trip to the store turned into a lifesaving encounter, and the man was so grateful, he named his baby after the young man.
"Sloth Lady" Who Saved 600 Rainforest Animals Nominated as Hero of the Year
A chance encounter with an orphaned sloth ten years ago led Monique Pool to rescue more than 600 animals-and earn a CNN Hero of the Year nomination.
Motorists Form Human Chain to Pull Trucker Back From Brink (WATCH)
When a big rig crashed on icy roads, leaving its driver suspended over a cliff, other motorists hastily formed a human chain to try to save him.
Encouraging Career-Minded Role Models for African women
Camfed International hopes to create a self-perpetuating cycle by helping many thousands of children and women a year in Zambia by paying schooling costs, funding training and providing grants or loans to start businesses
Adele Surprises 12-Year-old Irish Fan with Bedside Visit
Singer Adele helped a young, bedridden fan's dream come true with a surprise visit to her home and an invitation to a concert.
Doing Laundry for Homeless Earns Them Young Australians of the Year Award
Two 21-yr-olds who created a fleet of mobile laundries, taking washers and driers to the homeless, have been honored as Young Australians of the Year.
Teen Invents Rain, Fire-proof Sleeping Bag for Homeless, and Offers Jobs
A teen's life-saving sleeping bags are keeping Dublin's homeless warm and giving former homeless people jobs.
Kids Stuff 500 Backpacks with School Supplies for Syrian Refugees
Dozens of volunteers as young as eight helped pack 500 school backpacks for Syrian refugee children arriving in Canada.
Woman Makes Sure 19,000 Cancer Patients Have a Clean House
This woman has helped thousands of cancer patients receive $5.5 million in free house cleaning services over the past ten years.
Iranians Erect 'Kindness Walls' to Warm Up Winter for the Poor
Brightly painted "Kindness Walls" let Iranians leave clothes, shoes, and food for the needy to take.
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