Retired Parking Meters Raise Funds for Rainforests
Many people would be willing to donate a quarter for wildlife conservation, reckoned Norman Gershenz, a conservation biologist at San Francisco State University.
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Marathon 18-Patient Kidney Swap Saves Nine People
Nine patients received new kidneys from nine living donors in a record-setting, 36-hour transplant session in San Francisco using two hospitals.
Children Leave Cute Random Notes With Coins for Cars at Parking Meters
Lovely Rita is getting a run for her money from these adorable meter maids.
Blindsided by Donation: Stranger Leaves $125M to Charity for the Blind
A charity that helps the blind was stunned when a man they'd never heard from before left them $125 million in his will.
Surprised With 'Magical Wintery Ferry Ride,' 75 Families Fighting Cancer
Only one thing would persuade San Francisco Bay Ferry officials to allow the first ever private event on the iconic ferry...75 families dealing with cancer.
Formerly Homeless, Man Celebrates 25th Birthday by Giving Back
He was homeless at the age of 16, but Rashawn Higgs has turned his life around. On his 25th birthday, November 18, he loaded up a truck with $300 worth of clothing and coats from thrift stores, and packed dozens of bagged lunches– all on a mission to give back to the community he loves. […]
Man Who Donated Son's Organs Years Ago Gets Same Gift From Recipient's Mom
The gift of life that was given ten years ago is being paid back by a grateful mother to a now-ailing father.
Four Diverse Cities Working to Eliminate Landfill Garbage
Four cities are taking different approaches to eliminate waste from landfills.
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