A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
Patty Polley, a 68-year-old crossing guard in Polk County’s Babson Park, has become a local celebrity after knitting mittens for kids she helps cross a busy street.
Source: Polk County crossing guard becomes local celebrity thanks to warm act of kindness
Nice to see her get recognized by her community.
The world isn’t falling apart. You’re just getting your news from the wrong places
Source: 99 Good News Stories You Probably Didn’t Hear About in 2018
I normally pick just one story to share each day, but this year end roundup from Future Crunch, one of my regular sources, is just too good not to share. Enjoy.
The average age of the factory workers is 80, and the toys are painted by jail inmates. For some kids, it’s the only toy they’ll get.
Source: This toy factory is run by volunteers who give away all the toys for free – The Washington Post
Simple, yet powerful.
Kathleen Brooks brings comfort to those suffering with cancer, having driven her 1967 Beetle for 51 years over 350,000 miles. VW ensured her sterling efforts didn’t go unnoticed
Source: Volkswagen restores cancer worker’s 350,000-mile Beetle
What a neat thing to do.
The traveler’s act of kindness was shared on Facebook and went viral.
Source: First-Class Passenger Gave Up Seat to Mom with Sick Baby | TravelPulse
Very touching.
“They hoped and prayed he would be OK”
Source: Couple Returns to Home Lost in Camp Fire and Finds Their Dog | Time
Good boy. And an extra shout-out to all the rescuers helping.
The story of 93-year-old George Johnson and his 13-year-old dog Sam earned the German Shepard Rescue of Orange County a $25,000 grant from the Petco Foundation this holiday season.
Source: Senior dog and senior veteran win holiday grant for rescue in Orange County | abc7.com
Very fitting.
Once a month, Denver Police Officer Monica DeOssie and her wife take their 98-year-old roommate for pie and tequila sunrises at the Denver Diner. DeOssie was recognized by the mayor for her kindnes…
Source: Denver police officer rebuilt elderly woman’s home
Very cool.
He found his best friend ❤
Source: Shelter Dog Hops Into UPS Van And Finds His Forever Family – The Dodo
If you’re on Facebook also check out UPS Dogs. 🙂
Researchers in Australia have developed a 10-minute test that can detect the presence of cancer cells anywhere in the human body, according to a newly published study.
Source: Australian researchers develop 10-minute cancer test – CNN
Fascinating.