A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
When Ashish Sood came to Australia in 2007 he spent weeks living on the streets. His goal was to one day own his own restaurant, and when he did he was going to give away free food to the homeless. Now his dream has come true.
I know that it’s not always a simple thing, but this seems so obvious it’s a wonder more food service establishments don’t do it.
Three bidders each bought 15-year-old Waylon Klitzman’s pig and donated it back to him, ultimately raising more than $10,000 for the fight against childhood cancer.
Source: This teen was auctioning his pig to fight cancer. Four bidders in a row had their own plans.
A number of people coming together for a great cause.
This sweet pup is so proud to be a big brother he never left his owner’s side during her labor.
Source: Couple missed detail about their homebirth…until they saw photos
OK, I may be a little biased on this one. 🙂
A man who lost his wedding ring in the sea off Dorset said he was “completely elated” when it was found by a metal detectorist who came to his aid.
Source: Metal detectorist finds ring lost in sea off Bournemouth – BBC News
I love this aspect too: “Mr Higham, … only asks for travel costs and a donation to charity in return for his efforts…”
Singer Andy Grammer recently paid the tab for a group of elderly ladies at a restaurant in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Initially, he planned to leave before they knew their meal was paid, but he felt an urge to walk over and say something before he left
Source: Singer Andy Grammer Pays Bill For Elderly Ladies, Then Realizes How Connected We All Are
Serendipity is a wonderful thing.
Kyoto University to conduct first-ever iPS-based test for incurable disease
Source: Japan approves clinical trials of stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease
Yet another bit of progress against a pervasive disease.
Retired U.S. Marine Tucker Zimmerman has rushed into a new battle, as a volunteer rescuing stranded horses and other livestock.
Source: Retired Marine rescues horses from raging California wildfire
Various organizations often provide support for disasters like this, but it’s not unusual for individuals to step up and help animals and by extension their owners.
A recovering addict secretly paid for several EMTs’ breakfasts at an IHOP in Toms River, New Jersey.
Source: ‘Recovering addict’ secretly buys breakfast for six EMTs – CNN
Wonderful way to say “Thank You”.
The video of the random act of kindness received 113,000 views and more than 2,000 shares on Facebook as of Monday afternoon.
Source: Tallahassee police officer helps homeless man shave to land a job; the video went viral
The line that nailed it for me: “He said law enforcement’s acts of hidden altruism are plenty. But, ‘it just so happens that this time, somebody caught it on film.'” I expect that’s very, very true.
Students and staff at St. Mary’s Academy are celebrating mathematics after one entire class received a score of five on their AP Calculus exam.
Source: St. Mary’s Academy Teacher Celebrates High Calculus Score 4 Years In A Row
Whatever she’s doing, let’s do more of that. 🙂