Vietnamese Orphan Adopted by U.S. Airman Fulfills Father's Hope Joining the Military he Loved

Air Force officer James Mitchell, overwhelmed by the hardship and destruction he witnessed in Vietnam, decided to visit the Sacred Heart Orphanage. When baby #889 was placed in his arms, he knew it was meant to be. 19 Years after her adoption from the Da Nang orphanage, Kimberly Mitchell chose a career in the Navy to fulfill her fathers wish.

By Jeanne Goddard

11 November 67 Views

The 'Incredible' Selfless Thing an 8-Year-Old Boy Did for a Soldier

After 8-year-old Myles Eckert found a twenty dollar bill in a restaurant parking lot last month, all he could think about was buying a new video game. He changed his mind when he saw a man in uniform.

By Jeanne Goddard

03 March 64 Views

Qantas Airline Makes Mercy Dash to Help Town Cut Off by Flooding

Qantaslink called the mayor of Moree asking if there was anything they could do to help locals who were suffering from the worst floods to devastate the region in 36 years. "Unless you can get a plane in here loaded with fresh fruit, bread and milk for our kids, there's not much else you can do to help," she said. They rang back three hours later, promising to have a plane on the tarmac by the end of the day.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 February 63 Views

101-Year-old Woman Gets Her House Back Thanks to Author Mitch Albom

Texana Hollis, 101, was evicted from her Detroit home of 60 years. Good Samaritans took her in and hoped to get the foreclosed property back. Unfortunately the building was in bad condition and condemned as not fit to live in, especially for a wheelchair-bound great-grandmother. But, now her house is being given back to her – in better shape than ever – thanks to Detroit resident Mitch Albom, the best selling author of Tuesdays with Morrie.

By Jeanne Goddard

16 March 77 Views

Man Returns Treasure He Found in Hidden Drawer of Antique Dresser

A Texas man who found gold, emeralds, diamonds, and more in a dresser he purchased at an estate sale is tracking down the owner so he can return them.

By Si'mone Lewis

13 May 62 Views

Teen's Mission: Setting up Inclusive Cheerleading Squads for Kids With Disabilities

When she was 15, Sarah Cronk set up her school's first inclusive cheerleading squad at Pleasant Valley High School in Bettendorf, Iowa. Now, at 18 she is the founder of The Sparkle Effect, which helps schools around the country to include boys and first with disabilities in the dance teams and cheerleading squads. While Pleasant Valley's program is now in its 6th season and includes 21 students, Sarah's national program has raised more than $150,000 and generated 65 inclusive squads across the country.

By Jeanne Goddard

15 August 73 Views

Bystanders Lift Burning Car to Save Trapped Biker (Video)

A 21-year old motorcyclist who collided with a BMW on the campus of Utah State University was lying unconscious beneath the burning wreckage when bystanders rushed to help.

By Jeanne Goddard

14 September 69 Views

Santa and Mrs. Claus Reside in Utah, Toymakers Deliver 1 Million Handmade Gifts Worldwide

17 years ago, a retired couple in Utah started making handmade wooden toys for poor and sick children. The little cars and trucks were received so enthusiastically in the local hospital, a workshop was set up which has since delivered more than 1.1 million toys to kids around the world -- a place where volunteers come to laugh and give their time in an effort to make kids happy around the globe.

By Jeanne Goddard

03 October 67 Views

German's Son Returns Stolen Treasures to Russia from WWII

Treasures stolen from a Russian museum during WWII have found their way back home. Two crates with hundreds of rare exhibits stolen in 1941 were voluntarily returned to Russia by a Wehrmacht doctor's son.

By Jeanne Goddard

25 May 63 Views

Separated by War, 9-yo Speaks to Mom for First Time in a Year

Vodafone is helping reunite families with loved ones in a refugee camp in Democratic Republic of Congo by providing free phone calls. Thanks to the humanitarian effort, nine-year-old Nirere was able to speak to her mother for the first time since they were separated 15 months ago.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 March 57 Views

12 Year-old Recycling Entrepreneur and Philanthropist

At the ripe old age of 12, Sam Klein is a dedicated CEO of his own recycling business. He collects empty printer ink cartridges from local businesses, keeping them from the landfills, while earning hundreds of dollars by sending them back to manufacturers. Even more impressive, Sam has given more than $1,000 to charity.

By Jeanne Goddard

06 June 61 Views

Artist Sews Ripped Clothes for Free on SF City Sidewalks

One day a month artist Michael Swaine can be found on a San Francisco sidewalk using his vintage sewing machine with foot pedal to mend the holes in people's clothes for free.

By Jeanne Goddard

15 March 61 Views

Prison Inmates Help Abused Cats Become More Adoptable

A program at a Washington state prison is improving the lives of abused cats and also the inmates who now care for them. Five felines that were rescued from neglectful or abusive situations currently reside at the prison as part of a cat adoption program coordinated with the Humane Society. The inmates socialize the cats and get them ready to be adopted.

By Jeanne Goddard

23 February 64 Views

Watch Adorable Father-Daughter on a Kindness Spree for Their Birthdays

Amélie and her dad decided to celebrate their birthdays by doing 39 random acts of kindness (their combined ages) and made a sweet video to inspire others.

By Jeanne Goddard

19 June 63 Views

Auto Racing's Auction to Aid Family of Wheldon Triggers Outpouring

The outpouring of support for Dan Wheldon's family, after the two-time Indianapolis 500 winner was killed in a car race in Las Vegas Oct. 16, has been overwhelming. It started with a small gesture by Graham Rahal, who wanted to raise money for Wheldon's family by auctioning off his helmet from the IndyCar season finale.

By Jeanne Goddard

03 November 70 Views