Senior Surprised With New Walker After Accidentally Dialing Attorney's Office Instead of Medical Store
This elderly woman dialed the wrong number several times in hopes of purchasing a new walker—but her misdials still resulted in a surprise gift.
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What's the Kindest Thing You've Ever Done? Here Are the Best Deeds People Say Strangers Have Done for Them
This new survey of 2,000 Americans says that people were also 22% more likely to commit a good deed after being shown kindness themselves.
Mom Fighting Breast Cancer Comforted By Random 'Angel' in a Restaurant When She Needed It Most
Right when Amy Pettenato was beginning to despair in the face of her cancer fight, an "angel" in a restaurant swooped in to comfort her.
After Learning Denny's Waitress Walked 14 Miles For Work Every Day, Couple Buys Her New Car Hours Later
Adrianna Edwards used to spent almost five hours hiking to and from work every day—but not anymore, thanks to some compassionate Denny's patrons.
International Volunteer Day Celebrated Around the World
Around the world volunteers are holding events this week to mark International Volunteer Day (December 5) and honor millions of volunteers who contribute their energy and initiative to projects around the world, including critical United Nations activities.
People Form Human Chain to Rescue Dog from Raging Waters (WATCH)
When they spotted a dog trapped in a reservoir's flood channel, a group of people had to work hard and cleverly to get him out— a video caught the action.
Almost Atop Mt. Everest He Gives Up Quest to Save Fellow Climber
This Brit gave up his dreams of reaching Mount Everest's summit to save a fellow climber who couldn't make it down the mountain by herself.
After Teen With Autism Misses Train Ride, 'Polar Express' Crew Gives Him the 'Gift of Human Kindness'
Not only did the crew reschedule the family's visit with a complimentary tour and special needs accommodations, the conductor gave the boy a special watch.
Bagel Shop Manager Nonchalantly Drives for Seven Hours So He Can Return Customer's Car Keys
Not only did he drive several hours to return the woman's keys, he immediately turned around and drove home so he could work the next morning.
Generosity Pays: Selfless People Tend to Make More Money
This new study from Stockholm University shows that nice guys might not finish last—and greed may not be the path to prosperity, after all.
Humble Man Walks Almost Entire Perimeter of Mexico Saving Hundreds of Sick and Injured Dogs
A humble man known as Edgardo "Perros" Juarez has walked almost the entire perimeter of Mexico saving hundreds of sick and injured dogs.
Mother Overwhelmed With 15,000 Positive Responses From Strangers to Her Autistic Son's First Ever Question
This 21-year-old man with autism asked his mother a question for the first time in his life—and the internet responded with overwhelming kindness.
Rescued Horses in Puerto Rico are Now Living the Perfect Life Thanks to Strangers Across the Sea
Kelley Stobie runs an amazing thoroughbred racehorse rehabilitation and rehoming facility on her farm in Puerto Rico.
Strangers Give Performing Elephants New Life at a Thailand Jungle Sanctuary
Two Thai elephants, Tang Mo and San Mueang, have been saved from Phuket Zoo to spend a new life in a sanctuary.
Teen McDonald's Employee Pays for Family's Meal When Mom Forgets Her Wallet-Then She Raises $32K for Him
Teenage McDonald's server Wyatt Jones paid for a family's meal when the mom forgot her wallet. Now that mom has raised $32k for him as thanks.
Lonely Widower Puts Up a Poster Asking For Friends-And is Flooded With Messages From New Pals
Tony Williams of Altons, England put up a poster asking for friends after his wife died. Now he has thousands of new pals around the world.
Rallying After North Dakota Farmer's Heart Attack, Neighbors Swoop in to Save His 1,000-Acre Harvest
After North Dakota farmer Lane Unhjem had a heart attack, he wasn't left to go it alone. His neighbors helped with his 1,000-acre harvest.
Rugby Team Stops on the Way to Game to Help Stranded Drivers
The South African rugby team didn't mind that they were on their way to a competition – they just wanted to make sure that these two drivers were okay.
By Putting Housing First, Utah Reduces Homeless Population by 91%
Utah has slashed chronic homelessness by 91 percent over ten years with a unique program called 'Housing First'.
After Weeks of Struggling to Make Ends Meet, Hair Stylist Surprised With $2,500 Tip From Walk-in Customer
This 32-year-old single mom was left crying tears of joy after a random customer left her a hefty tip for a simple walk-in haircut.
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