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“I could tell his confidence grew today!” the young boy’s teacher shared about the outpouring of support he received from Vols fans

Source: University of Tennessee Turns Bullied 4th Grader’s Logo into T-Shirt | PEOPLE.com

Well done, UT.

A 102-year old World War II veteran found out that it’s never too late to accomplish your dreams after taking a hot air balloon ride.

Source: At 102 years old this veteran finally got to fulfill a lifelong dream – CNN

I love that there’s such a thing as an accessible hot air balloon, too.

Once, a diagnosis of extensively drug-resistant TB meant quick death. A three-drug regimen cures most patients in just months.

Source: Scientists Discover New Cure for the Deadliest Strain of Tuberculosis – The New York Times

Wow. That TB remains such a problem is news to many, I think. This is heartening.

“I just like to help people,” Dwyer told CTV News Channel.

Source: He’s 94 years old, a WWII veteran, and only $40K away from raising $1M for the Terry Fox Run | CTV News

Inspiring.

Acts of kindness usually go without recognition, but one local man has gone viral for his good deeds.

Source: Florida man buys 100+ generators to send to the Bahamas

“Florida Man” to the rescue.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Before his concert Sunday, Weird Al Yankovic surprised an Arkansas man battling cancer at the hospital.  Lonnie Craig has been at UAMS for the last two weeks because …

Source: Weird Al Yankovic surprised an Arkansas man battling cancer at hospital | KLRT – FOX16.com

I try not to run the same kind of story in succession, but the timing was too good. 🙂

Hours before their concert in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the Jonas Brothers made a pit stop for a fan.

Source: Jonas Brothers Surpise Fan In Hospital Who Missed Concert For Chemo Treatment

I know they can’t do it for everyone, but I always get a kick when celebrities do things like this.

Daisy-May Demetre, a 9-year-old double amputee who was born with fibular hemimelia, will walk for Lulu et Gigi Couture at New York Fashion Week.

Source: This 9-year-old double amputee will walk the runway at New York Fashion Week – CNN Style

Inspiring.

At 97-years-old, World War II veteran Doug know what he likes. That’s why he shows up at the Chandler, Arizona Arby’s fast-food restaurant almost every day. There’s hardly a day that goes by that the employees at the fast-food restaurant don’t see the meat lover walking into the establishment for his “regular” order. Because he […]

Source: Arby’s Employee Spots Helpless 97-Year-Old Vet, Decides To Slip In Something Extra With Meal – Positive Vibe

Well done, Chandler Arby’s.

The officers say the kids weren’t doing anything wrong, but the stand was creating some traffic.

Source: Police called to shut down kids’ lemonade stand buy drinks instead

Well done, officers!