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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!

Brody’s parents had never seen him connect with a stranger so quickly.

Source: Disney princess Snow White soothes boy with autism at Epcot

Magical.

New research reveals how positive thinking affects the body

Source: Optimists Live Longer – Elemental

Some interesting research.

A first day of school picture is going viral, in a really good way. Two elementary school boys began the new school year with a lesson in kindness.

Source: Photo of 8-year-old Wichita boy helping classmate with autism goes viral

Touching.

This 45-ton dump truck is able to power itself solely by capturing energy from its brake system during its downhill journeys.

Source: World’s Largest Electric Vehicle is a Dump Truck That Doesn’t Even Need to Be Plugged in for Recharging

Pretty amazing…

In Melbourne, there’s currently a glimmer of hope for homeless people needing to see a GP.

Source: The street doctors helping Melbourne’s homeless from a kitted-out minivan – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Neat idea. I hope it catches on elsewhere.

A neighborhood came together to save a man’s life in Southeast Washington. A week later, he posted a thank-you note on a tree: “Forever Grateful, Joe.”

Source: Neighbors thought they witnessed a tragedy. Then a sign appeared: ‘You Saved My Life!’ – The Washington Post

Awesome.

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“With the doll,” says Amy Jandrisevits, “a child sees, ‘I am not the only one who looks this way…and beautiful enough to be a doll.'”

Source: Wisconsin Mom Sews Unique Dolls for Kids Who ‘Need Something That Looks Like They Do’ | PEOPLE.com

What a caring idea.