She Planned 22 Acts of Kindness For Her 22nd Birthday; What's on Her List?

She's a nursing major in college so we already knew she wanted to help people, but Hillary Sadlon poured on the kindness for others even on a day when she could have been pampering herself. After seeing someone post online about how they did it, the Seton University senior spent months planning how she could be kind, generous and thoughtful on her upcoming birthday and made a giant list called, Hillary's 22 Random Acts of Kindness for Her 22nd Birthday."

By Jeanne Goddard

03 October 39 Views

The Best Cab Ride of My Life

I was in a cab heading home from O'hare airport – a journey I make with regularity - when I noticed it. The sign. It was perfectly posted on the back side of the driver's seat and front passenger's seat, inviting Muslim and Jewish riders to help themselves to kosher and halal snacks as a kindness for weary travelers.

By Cathy Lucas

11 September 41 Views

How One Man Continues To 'Just Pass It On'

Thomas Weller would have died in a snow bank in 1964 had a stranger not helped him. Weller, 65, has been helping strangers in the same way ever since.

By Jeanne Goddard

14 September 39 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 51 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 40 Views

Cop Drives 770 Miles to Get her Home After Town Rallies to Find Missing Dog

When a teen died in a car crash, strangers spent days searching for her dog and a cop drove 12 hours to return it to her family. (VIDEO)

By Jim Stout

31 March 43 Views

Man Turns to Police and Finds Help Instead of Committing Another Crime

A man taught to hate cops his whole life turned to them to keep from committing a crime, and was stunned at their response.

By Jim Stout

31 March 40 Views

Youth's Quick-Thinking Saves Woman From Suicide Attempt

Talk about being in the right place at the right time. Thank goodness this University Of Minnesota freshman came along.

By Tiffani Spengler

30 March 36 Views

Teens Pool Cash to Surprise Teacher With His First Birthday Cake in Decade

When their teacher mentioned he hadn't had a birthday cake in ten years, students surprised him with a party in class.

By Jim Stout

18 February 48 Views

Community Wants a Statue of the Man Who's Waved to Them for 50 Years

Neighbors have started a petition to have their town erect a statue of "Bunny," a man who's waved to passersby for 50 years.

By Jim Stout

16 February 47 Views

Harvard Tells College Applicants: Focus on Kindness, Not Overachieving

At least 85 major U.S. colleges join a plan to emphasize community and family life above testing and personal achievement for admission.

By Jim Stout

16 February 46 Views

First the Cops Help Him During Heart Attack, Then Shovel his Driveway (VID)

Colorado deputies are being hailed after saving a man who had a heart attack while shoveling a driveway–but it's what they did later that is being cheered.

By Jeanne Goddard

27 March 44 Views

82-year-old Vet Sends Thousands of Care Packages to Soldiers as "Spam Czar"

It means a lot when any soldier receives a package from the U.S. loaded with treats to remind him of home. 82 year-old Don Downer has sent more than 1,400 such packages to American troops deployed overseas and was honored in Maryland recently as Howard County's Volunteer of the Year.

By Jeanne Goddard

05 December 45 Views

Amazing Gift: Bride With Terminal Cancer to Have Dream Wedding

35-year-old Jen Bulik received some bad news about lung cancer and wanted to get married before time ran out. As often is the case, out of bad news comes extraordinary stories of kindness. This one was delivered by a wedding planner moved to donate a $50,000 wedding to the beautiful couple whom she only heard about on a Facebook post.

By Jeanne Goddard

26 July 49 Views

Good Samaritans Swarm Into Moore, Make Tornado Recovery Less Painful

One week after the tornado that damaged 12,000 homes in Moore, strangers are moving bricks and sifting through rubble for heirlooms. One carpenter drove 24 hours from New York City just to help out. He says the hugs are unforgettable.

By Jeanne Goddard

28 May 56 Views