Man Converts Crib Into Bench For Grieving Mother
A crib once intended for a grieving mother's baby has a new purpose. It's a touching surprise from a stranger known for his woodworking -- and now for his kindness.
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Early Mother's Day Gift: Twins Born Holding Hands
Twin sisters were born in Ohio holding hands, a birth that was especially happy for the couple, who were told they would probably never have children.
Student Overcomes Stutter to Deliver Inspiring Graduation Speech
Teacher Keeps Promise to Send Letters Students Wrote to Themselves 20 Years Ago
For the past four decades, a Saskatchewan high school English teacher has kept his commitment to thousands of former students by mailing them all a handwritten letter they had written to themselves as high school freshmen, to be read by their eyes only when they reached adulthood.
Former Students Show Teacher, 97, How Much She Meant to Them
Azella Taylor never married but she has 25 children: Students of hers still stay in touch decades later, inspired by the teacher's independent spirit and unique teaching approach.
Homeless Man's Life Repaired by Support of Strangers and Theatre
With the help of a group in Victoria calling themselves the Power of 10, a homeless man name George has learned to cook, drive and has passed Grade 10. Now, George is moving into his own apartment and it is all thanks to the inspiration from a stage play called Home is a Beautiful Word.
Love Never Dies for Widow Touring Country in Pink Armor
Alison Miller's 24-year marriage was so passionate and fulfilling that after her husband's sudden death, last spring from cancer, she felt so much grief that it spurred her to do things she never could have imagined.
Man Leaves $1,000 Tip for Dog's Surgery
Christina Summitt was tending bar when she mentioned to a friendly couple that her puppy, a great Dane mix, was rushed into surgery the previous day, and the vet bill was enormous. She is still crying over the tip they left her.
Man Hits $10 million Jackpot After Store Clerk's Mistake
Fifty-three-year-old Jerry Kajfasz (of Lancaster New York) won a $10 million jackpot from a $20 scratch-off ticket he purchased after the clerk nearly handed him an extra ticket.
Soup Kitchen Looks Like a Cafe, Offers a Side of Dignity
Enter Masbia's front door and you will be greeted by a smiling host, who'll then show you to your table. Moments later, an equally friendly server will offer you a hot and nutritious kosher meal, a fresh salad, and a beverage. The only difference between Masbia and other New York restaurants comes at the end of each meal when there is no charge. That's because Masbia—which means "to satiate" in Hebrew–is a soup kitchen for the hungry.
Photos Will Make You Wish You Ran for Cancer
On Sunday, March 9, the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research posed as cheerleaders to don purple pom-poms and encourage thousands of runners in the LA Marathon. An official charity for the LA Marathon, the Foundation rallied lots of volunteers and provided a peppy cheering squad to uplift runners and walkers as they grew nearer to the finish line just a few miles away. These photos by Angela_Daves-Haley will make you feel like you were there cheering, too.
Foster Child Surprises TV Anchor Who Helped in Adoption
Fourteen-year-old Ke'onte is full of life and laughter — largely because of his new parents. But his happiness is also thanks to a television news anchor who featured the boy's story in Dallas, Texas, not just once, but twice, after a failed adoption brought disappointment.
Video Changes the Life of Nice Homeless Man, Public Donates $42K
On March 4, a YouTube magician and prankster name Rahat set aside his mischievous pranks to do something really kind for a homeless man he'd often seen hanging around his shopping mall. He heard that the man named Eric was a nice and respectable guy, so he gave him a lottery ticket telling him it was a winner and that he should come to the shop and claim his prize. The store clerk was privy to the stunt and pretended the ticket was indeed a winner and handed over $1,000 in cash to the homeless gentleman. People liked the video of Eric so much that they wanted to know how they could help. What happened next is the stuff of internet legend.
'Soup Ladies' Cook Up Comfort for Landslide Search Crews
Few things offer as much comfort as a home-cooked meal. A big-hearted restaurant owner known as Momma leads a group in Arlington, Washington called the Soup Ladies. They are feeding hot meals to search and rescue workers at the site of a tragic mudslide 70 miles away in Oso.
School Hosts Event Encouraging Random Acts of Kindness Toward Strangers
15-year-old Lexi Di Benedetto and her parents spread out around the neighborhood on Saturday morning talking part in Our Lady of Peace School's first "Love It Forward" event. 100 or so community members showed up at the school and were given a list of 105 ideas to spread love in the North Hills area of Los Angeles.
After 27 Years a Janitor, Man Becomes School's Principal
The school principal at Port Barre Elementary in Louisiana is a living example of perseverance. Gabe Sonnier worked as the school's janitor in 1985 when then-Principal Westley Jones pulled him aside and said, I'd rather see you grading papers than picking them up. It was a turning point in Gabe's life.
Chicago 'Superheroes' Hit Streets to Do Good Deeds
Crusader Prime, a masked 40-something Indiana man in red spandex, a fedora and a thrift store trench coat, hit the streets on a cold day to hand out blankets and food to homeless people. He is part of the Real Life Super Hero (RLSH) movement that has ballooned across the country since the mid-2000s, united through the internet on www.reallifesuperheroes.com.
New Billboard Promotes Most Effective Medicine: Hugging
During this cold and flu season, The Joy Team of Vancouver, Washington, has erected a billboard in downtown Portland reminding everyone of that ancient holistic prescription that's not only free, but also effective: hugging. Just in time for Random Acts of Kindness Week (Feb. 9-16) and Valentine's Day (Feb. 14), the fifth in a series of monthly positive messages went up suggesting that onlookers, Hug someone today.
Lonely Boy Now Has a Million Friends After Mom Created Facebook Page
A Michigan mom, whose son told her there was no point to having a birthday party because he had no friends, has surely altered the course of the boy's life by created a Facebook page for his 11th birthday asking friends and family to send him positive thoughts. She thought she might get 50 responses, if all went well, but -- you guessed it -- the social media world exploded and after a week, the page had 50,000 fans. Now in its tenth day the page, which is a secret from her son, has 1.1 million likes!
Waiter's Response to Customer Eating Without Hands is Food for the Internet Soul
When a man without hands asked for help at a restaurant, a waiter gives him that help, and more. So heartwarming.
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