Jason Rinaldi of Durham Region won a $35 million lotto jackpot in 2008 and grew the money through investments. He is now a philanthropist — and remains a hot rod enthusiast.
So cool to see an exception to what is apparently a rule.
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by Leo
Jason Rinaldi of Durham Region won a $35 million lotto jackpot in 2008 and grew the money through investments. He is now a philanthropist — and remains a hot rod enthusiast.
So cool to see an exception to what is apparently a rule.
by Leo
If you’ve ever visited the Montana Club restaurants in Missoula to celebrate your birthday, you know that they offer a generous discount.
Good on the restaurant owner. 🙂
by Leo
This weekend, as many as 1000 truck drivers came together to celebrate the birthday of a teen truck enthusiast who is fighting serious health challenges.
Source: Hundreds of truckers turn out to make boy’s dreams come true | CDLLife
So cool.
by Leo
Here are four conservation success stories to inspire you to keep fighting for change!
Source: 4 Conservation Success Stories: We Really Are Making a Difference | Care2 Causes
It’s great to hear some success stories.
by Leo
The Vermont Lower Income Trust for Electricity have provided a $150,000 grant for 100 low-income electricity customers with significant need for reliable backup power due to health and mobility issues.
Source: Vulnerable at-home patients to get Tesla Powerwalls
I’ve often considered this “whole-home UPS” (uninterruptible power supply) and under-appreciated aspect of the Powerwall.
by Leo
Some students at West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey, could not afford to wash their clothes. This school year opens with a new laundromat with free detergent and other supplies, just for them.
What a great idea.
by Leo
A local chef got a very special tip today that will leave him smiling for life.
Source: One local teppanyaki chef gets the tip of a lifetime
Very cool.
by Leo
The new drug could be substituted at the pharmacy counter for EpiPen.
Source: FDA approves first generic version of EpiPen
This is huge … as in life-saving huge.
by Leo
Travis Blackwell wanted to share a foul ball with another fan who happened to be celebrating his birthday
Source: Boy shares foul ball with another young fan at Detroit Tigers game
A “line of awesomeness” indeed.
by Leo
An 81 year old Bristolian grandmother of five and breast cancer survivor Margaret Mall jumped out of a plane from 15,000ft recently. She wanted to help Contact the Elderly support more isolated older people in her area, as well as change perceptions of older people, which often can be so negative. Contact the Elderly aRead More
Source: 81 Year Old Cancer Survivor Skydives to Change Perceptions of Older People – Good News Shared
Age ain’t nothing but a number…. 🙂