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Fast Food Worker Who Stood Up For Blind Customer Gets National Praise

A 19-year-old Dairy Queen employee served more than ice cream at his Hopkins, Minnesota store recently: He stood up for a blind man after his twenty dollar bill, dropped on the ground, was scooped up by a sighted customer who refused to give it back. A typed letter of commendation now hangs on the wall of the DQ shop after a third customer saw the whole scene unfold and couldn't believe how manager Joey Prusak had handled the situation - going above and beyond what anyone could expect.

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She Created an Ethical Fashion Co. Right Out of College - After Move to Cambodia!

Upon graduating from Baltimore's Maryland Institute College of Art with a degree in Fibers, 21-year-old Rachel Faller took the road less traveled. By "less" I mean virtually by no one, and by "road," I mean that she hopped on a plane, said goodbye to the comforts of American living, and launched a socially responsible fashion label in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. That is essentially what Rachel, now 26 years of age, accomplished on her own - to the great benefit of Phnom Penh families.

By Nick Sillery

08 October 32 Views
Billionaire Gives $10mil to Keep Head Start Open for Poor Children

A billionaire hedge fund manager has given $10 million of his own money to pay for pre-school programs that would have shut down October 1 with the US Government shutdown. Laura and John Arnold tapped into their personal fortune to reopen Head Start programs for one month to benefit 7000 children in poor families in six states.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 October 27 Views
And, the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2013 are…

They clean up rivers, build homes for disabled veterans and bring health care to some of the darkest parts of the world. They help children who are fighting cancer, living in poverty and a lack of opportunity -- the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2013.

By Jeanne Goddard

11 October 36 Views
Obama Presents Soldier With Medal of Honor for Conspicuous Bravery

President Obama yesterday presented the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Captain William Swenson for conspicuous gallantry at the risk of his life and beyond the call of duty. President Obama yesterday presented the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Captain William Swenson for conspicuous gallantry at the risk of his life and beyond the call of duty. Will's commanding officers wrote, In seven hours of continuous fighting, Swenson braved intense enemy fire, and willfully put his life in danger against the enemy's main effort, multiple times in service of his fallen and wounded comrades… and his endangered Afghan partners.

By Jeanne Goddard

16 October 27 Views

People Turn-up Kindness During Govt Shutdown

Over the last two weeks Americans have seen the worst in partisan politics, but the government shutdown has also triggered the generosity of ordinary citizens. Americans have stepped in to fill some of the needs that the government normally fulfills. From Colorado to Atlanta, Arizona to Florida, let's take a look at America at its best.

By Jeanne Goddard

17 October 38 Views

Ellen Show Gives Waitress Big Reward For Picking Up Military Members' Tab

The bill was $27.75, her reward for paying it was far greater. Sarah Hoidahl, a New Hampshire waitress, even though she is a single mom living on tips, bought lunch for two National Guard service members who were furloughed recently in the government shutdown. The Guardswomen posted the kind note they received from Sarah on Facebook from which thousands of people were inspired -- including the Ellen Show producers.

By Jeanne Goddard

21 October 26 Views

Wisconsin Man Builds His Dream, a Planetarium in His Backyard

Disappointed when he took some boy scouts to gaze at the stars but clouds quickly obscured them, a Wisconsin man decided to open his own planetarium using the money he earned while working at a local paper mill. Frank Kovac built the planetarium himself -- a huge spherical structure in the backyard -- and painted 5000 stars, each with the correct brightness, resulting in a spectacular replica of the entire northern night sky.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 August 37 Views

Talking GOOD: Woman Gives 10,000 Smiles to Sick Kids

Casey Baynes understands on a very personal level that no child wants to feel like they're different. At a young age, teachers told Casey that her dyslexia would make academics more difficult. Despite the obvious challenges that come with a learning disorder, Casey had very high expectations for herself and worked hard to reach and then exceed them. She received her Associate's degree before graduating high school and went on to become Towson University's youngest Master's Degree recipient at age 20.

By Jeanne Goddard

04 August 41 Views

Masked Hero to the Rescue Daily at Tokyo Subway Station

A 27-year-old Japanese shop-assistant dons a superhero disguise in his spare time in order to help strangers maneuvering the dimly lit stairs of a Tokyo subway station which has no escalators or lifts. For three months, Tadahiro Kanemasu has used his green suit, with silver trim, to protect his identity as he helps the elderly and people lugging heavy bags or stollers.

By Jeanne Goddard

24 August 31 Views

At 105, Feisty Edythe Has 36K Facebook Fans and Still Drives

At 105 years old, Edythe Kirchmaier is still as smart and engaging as anyone who's 65. She is the oldest user on Facebook and for her birthday she asked for 105,000 Likes on the page of her favorite charity. Her Facebook friends already number 36,000 and they made her wish come true, tallying more than 124,000 Likes for the medical nonprofit Direct Relief.

By Jeanne Goddard

30 August 33 Views
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