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An 18-year-old lifeguard helped deliver a baby on a YMCA pool deck

August 4, 2022 by Leo

It was a typical Sunday morning shift for Natalie Lucas, who works as a lifeguard at the YMCA of Northern Colorado. Until, suddenly, a pregnant woman’s water broke on the indoor pool deck.

Source: An 18-year-old lifeguard helped deliver a baby on a YMCA pool deck

I don’t think they teach that at lifeguard school. Well done!

Stray Dog Crashes Couple’s Wedding — And Becomes A Part Of Their Family

August 3, 2022 by Leo

He found his happy ending.

Source: Stray Dog Crashes Couple’s Wedding — And Becomes A Part Of Their Family

Very cute.

A ‘magical’ treatment for seniors with dementia: Horse therapy

August 2, 2022 by Leo

Simple Changes hosts horse-assisted therapy sessions with seniors in Northern Virginia. The benefits are heartwarming — and surprising.

Source: A ‘magical’ treatment for seniors with dementia: Horse therapy

What a neat idea.

Keeping dogs and their senior owners together. This CNN Hero delivers ‘Peace of Mind’

August 1, 2022 by Leo

Having a dog has been shown to improve the quality of life for senior citizens, increasing their activity and socialization. But what happens as the senior ages and it becomes more challenging to care for their pet?

Source: Keeping dogs and their senior owners together. This CNN Hero delivers ‘Peace of Mind’

What a great idea.

This 7-year-old saw a toddler drowning in a pool. He swam down to save him.

July 31, 2022 by Leo

Massiah Browne said he swam to the bottom of a pool to help a young boy.

Source: This 7-year-old saw a toddler drowning in a pool. He swam down to save him.

Well done!

First 100,000 KG Removed From the Great Pacific Garbage Patch • Updates • The Ocean Cleanup

July 30, 2022 by Leo

Today, our operation in the Pacific Ocean reached an exciting milestone: The Ocean Cleanup has now officially removed more than 100,000 kg of plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP).

Source: First 100,000 KG Removed From the Great Pacific Garbage Patch • Updates • The Ocean Cleanup

It’s a start!

A worker paused to help find a missing girl. He found her waist-deep in a stream.

July 29, 2022 by Leo

Jake Manna was installing solar panels at a home when a panicked mother ran by looking for her 5-year-old.

Source: A worker paused to help find a missing girl. He found her waist-deep in a stream.

Well done, sir!

102-year-old WWII veteran from segregated mail unit honored

July 28, 2022 by Leo

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Millions of letters and packages sent to U.S. troops had accumulated in warehouses in Europe by the time Allied troops were pushing toward the heart of Hitler’s Germany near the end of World War II.

Source: 102-year-old WWII veteran from segregated mail unit honored

Well deserved.

Drone lifeguard saves boy, 14, from drowning in sea in Valencia in Spain

July 27, 2022 by Leo

General Drones now has more than 30 pilots and their drones working with the lifeguards at 22 beaches across Spain.

Source: Drone lifeguard saves boy, 14, from drowning in sea in Valencia in Spain

Great use of the technology.

‘Governerds’ Community Raises Over $1 Million For Teachers

July 26, 2022 by Leo

The funds will go directly to teachers in the form of over 2,000 grants, each worth $500. More than 17,500 teachers have applied for these grants.

Source: ‘Governerds’ Community Raises Over $1 Million For Teachers

Cool. More social media for good.

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