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Whenever he took his two dogs hiking, they would run into the tall grass and bring him back box turtles.
Source: He realized his dogs have an unusual skill. Now he uses them to help save turtles
Fascinating.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Ten years after their first date, Debby Neal-Strickland put on a cream-colored lace gown and married her longtime sweetheart at their Florida church. Two days later, she put on a hospital gown and donated a kidney to Mylaen Merthe — her new husband’s ex-wife.
Source: Woman donates kidney to hubby’s ex-wife days after wedding
I’d call that above and beyond … and amazing.
Paige Hunter believed her Notes of Hope campaign has saved lives.
Source: Woman who nearly jumped from bridge now posts signs there to help others in England
Inspiring.
With minutes to spare, a Hahnville High School teacher in Boutte, Louisiana, traded shoes with a senior so he could walk at his graduation after allegedly violating the dress code.
Well done.
CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. (WJMN) – Greydon Fischer, a sophomore at Forest Park Schools doesn’t really recall what happened on Monday, April 12th. “The only thing I remember is waking u…
Source: Hometown Heroes: Track team turns into life-saving team
Amazing, and a job well done.
Before too long, you may be able to buy a breath mint that rebuilds your tooth enamel while it whitens your teeth, thanks to a team of University of Washington researchers.
Source: Trials begin on lozenge that rebuilds tooth enamel – UW School of Dentistry
WANT!
A man who used his kayak to help rescue a child who had blown away on an inflatable while on Lake Winnipeg says that two unknown heroes risked everything to prevent a tragedy over the weekend.
Source: ‘He’s the Canadian we all need to be’: Heroes band together for miraculous rescue on Lake Winnipeg
Yes, another boating story. And yes, more amazing individuals.
A Jacksonville family is grateful to be alive this Memorial Day weekend, and the dad says it’s all because of his 7-year-old son.
Source: Brave 7-year-old recounts hour-long swim to shore after boating mishap on St. Johns River
I know, I know … life jackets. But still an amazing story and a pretty amazing kid.
A missing dog travelled 70 kilometres through Nunavut’s icy tundra to reunite with its family.
Source: ‘I burst into tears’: Missing dog travels 70 km across Nunavut tundra to reunite with family
Wow.
12-year-old boy helps his grandpa fulfill lifelong dream to fly in a Spitfire for his 80th birthday by writing heartfelt letter to airfields.
Source: 12-year-old Gives Grandpa His Dream of Flying in Spitfire By Sending Heartfelt Notes to Airfields
Great story!