A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
TAKANBABE, Miyazaki — An 81-year-old woman here has made 165 pairs of colorful socks and 160 crochet dishcloths that she hopes will help keep victims
Source: Southwest Japan woman, 81, knits hundreds of socks, dishcloths for typhoon victims – The Mainichi
Little things that can make a big difference for someone.
When Olivia Newton-John’s iconic black leather jacket from the movie “Grease” sold for $243,200 last month at a charity auction, the Grammy-winning singer and actress probably thought it was gone for good.
Very cool.
After a woman called looking for a walker from what she thought was a medical supply store, eight employees with a New Mexico district attorney’s office found and paid for her walker themselves.
Source: After wrong number, NM attorney’s office buys woman needed walker
Very cool to see people take serendipitous opportunities to help others.
The money had been in police stores waiting for the “rightful owner” but they did not come forward.
Source: Ipswich scrapyard to donate thousands from safe to charity – BBC News
A cool find, but an even cooler disposition.
Chicago Bears defensive end Khalil Mack is known as a dominant force in the NFL, but he is also […]
Source: Bears Defender Khalil Mack Pays off $80k in Walmart Layaway for Florida Residents
Setting a great example.
“It’s really quite remarkable and rare,” said Hillsdale County Circuit Court Judge Michael Smith. “Very seldom do you see such a successful turnaround.”
That’s inspiring.
During the event, accommodations were made to support the sensory, physical, and developmental needs of families, including muting music and keeping lights dimmed.
Source: Sensory-friendly Santa creates magical moments for kids with special needs
What a great idea.
When the emergency shelter in Fairplay ran out of blankets Saturday night, volunteers went door-to-door collecting extras from locals.
Source: Fairplay sheltered over 700 stranded travelers this weekend after road closures
Gotta love small towns….
A plumber who offers to work for free for the elderly and disabled people has said he aims to help 1,000 families throughout winter. James Anderson, a plumber from Burnley, Lancashire, runs a
Very cool idea.
Nancy Maiers’ 12-year-old grandson, Parker, decided to transform his family’s mimosa walk into the “Mimosa March” to raise money for brain cancer research.
Source: Family holds neighborhood ‘Mimosa March’ to honor grandma on Thanksgiving | GMA
Neat tradition.