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Meet the many unsung heroes of the Seattle Snowpocalypse | The Seattle Times

February 16, 2019 by Leo

We asked you to share stories of random acts of kindness you witnessed or experienced during the great Seattle Snowpocalypse. The result was heartwarming. Here’s a compilation of some of the most touching stories you told us.

Source: Meet the many unsung heroes of the Seattle Snowpocalypse | The Seattle Times

Let me add my own neighborhood hero, Greg, who’s been plowing our local roads — it really makes a difference. 🙂

5-Year-Old Logan Brinson Couldn’t Find a Library Near Him—So He Opened One Himself | Mental Floss

February 15, 2019 by Leo

Five-year-old Logan Brinson opened Logan’s Little Library—the first library in his village—on his front lawn last year. He plans to open a second location in May.

Source: 5-Year-Old Logan Brinson Couldn’t Find a Library Near Him—So He Opened One Himself | Mental Floss

Good on Logan!

Global search finds fifth blood donor in Australia for three-year-old cancer patient in US – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

February 14, 2019 by Leo

A blood donor has been found in Australia as part of a global search to help an American toddler who has an extremely rare blood type.

Source: Global search finds fifth blood donor in Australia for three-year-old cancer patient in US – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

I think it’s fascinating that these types of searches now happen — and are successful — on a global scale.

Brazilian Artist Creates Beds For Animals From The Old Tires That He Finds In The Streets

February 13, 2019 by Leo

Amarildo Silva is a Brazilian handyman who decided to tackle the problem of littering in a unique way. The young man helps reduce the amount of old discarded tires in the streets by recycling them into unique and colorful animal beds. He started the project two years ago and does not plan on stopping anytime soon.

Source: Brazilian Artist Creates Beds For Animals From The Old Tires That He Finds In The Streets

I thought this was pretty cute & innovative.

A rabbi was worried no one would come to this Holocaust survivor’s funeral. He put out a call on Facebook and 200 people showed up – CNN

February 12, 2019 by Leo

Rabbi Zale Newman thought Eddie Ford’s funeral would just have three other attendees.

Source: A rabbi was worried no one would come to this Holocaust survivor’s funeral. He put out a call on Facebook and 200 people showed up – CNN

So touching…

Minnesota dog rescue: 87-year-old woman says neighbor’s dog saved her from dangerous cold during polar vortex – CBS News

February 11, 2019 by Leo

As temperatures reached below zero, Midnight and her owner found their elderly neighbor who had fallen in the snow

Source: Minnesota dog rescue: 87-year-old woman says neighbor’s dog saved her from dangerous cold during polar vortex – CBS News

Kudos, too, to the owner for understanding and paying attention to his dog.

Vaccinations jump 500% in antivax hotspot amid measles outbreak | Ars Technica

February 10, 2019 by Leo

“I would rather it not take an outbreak for this to happen.”

Source: Vaccinations jump 500% in antivax hotspot amid measles outbreak | Ars Technica

I’m just thrilled that some people are getting the message. Vaccinate.

When a Newton family welcomed a baby who is deaf, 20 neighbors learned sign language – The Boston Globe

February 9, 2019 by Leo

This is the story of how American Sign Language became the second tongue now spoken on one end of Islington Road in Newton.

Source: When a Newton family welcomed a baby who is deaf, 20 neighbors learned sign language – The Boston Globe

What a lovely neighborhood.

Grace: 98-year-old hospital volunteer shows you’re never too old to help | Live Well Nebraska | omaha.com

February 8, 2019 by Leo

It’s as if your grandmother has come to lead you down the cold hallway, fetch your dressing gown, offer a blanket and even hold your hand as you await a

Source: Grace: 98-year-old hospital volunteer shows you’re never too old to help | Live Well Nebraska | omaha.com

Inspiring.

Father Thanks Stranger for Entertaining His Daughter in the Airport: ‘This is the world I want for her’

February 7, 2019 by Leo

These sweet new BBFs are a perfect example of how friendship can go beyond race, age, and politics.

Source: Father Thanks Stranger for Entertaining His Daughter in the Airport: ‘This is the world I want for her’

Yep. It’s the kind of world I want as well…

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