His mom won’t be able to cross the border to watch him walk the stage.
Source: Mexico student who crosses border every day will graduate with honors
Great example of working hard.
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11-year-old beats out 3,000 others in photography contest; donates prize to Make-a-Wish foundation
An 11-year-old girl beat out thousands of other entries in a photo contest and then turned around and donated her prize to charity.
Source: 11-year-old beats out 3,000 others in photography contest; donates prize to Make-a-Wish foundation
Great photograph, but an awesome reaction to winning.
Students’ Active Shooter Plan For Teacher In Wheelchair Is Heartbreaking
Teacher’s viral post reminds us there is still good in the world, and it’s her students.
Source: Students’ Active Shooter Plan For Teacher In Wheelchair Is Heartbreaking
Heartbreaking? Perhaps. But oh, so, encouraging that they would think of this. Once again, the worst brings out the best … in our students.
‘He was not dying and that was that’ – Woman saved husband’s life by performing CPR for 30 minutes at home
A woman who saved her husband’s life by performing CPR on him non-stop for 30 minutes after he suffered cardiac arrest in bed has stressed how important it is for everybody to learn the
Amazing story of persistence.
Scientists Have Found an ‘Off Switch’ For Celiac’s Disease
Instead of resorting to a restrictive, lifelong diet, researchers are hoping that patients will soon be able to “turn off” the enzyme that inflames celiac’s disease.
Source: Scientists Have Found an ‘Off Switch’ For Celiac’s Disease
I know a few people who legitimately suffer from gluten-related issues include Celiac’s, and this would be huge for them.
New eyedrops could repair corneas, make glasses unneccessary – HEALTH & SCIENCE – Jerusalem Post
“This is a new concept for correcting refractory problems.”
Source: New eyedrops could repair corneas, make glasses unneccessary – HEALTH & SCIENCE – Jerusalem Post
Wow. Just … wow. (And bonus geek points if this makes you think of Retinax-V 🙂 ).
Dog Found Tied to Tree With Note is Adopted: “She tried to find me a home but nobody would take me”
It’s not hard to tell that Zeus’s owner had fallen on hard times and did not know what to do with the sweet pup. Luckily, he was found by the right people.
Source: Dog Found Tied to Tree With Note is Adopted: “She tried to find me a home but nobody would take me”
There are lots of resources out there. It’s great that this story has such a happy ending.
This isn’t the first time authorities had to rescue Rosie.
Source: Firefighter Rescues Dog That Fell Through Half-Frozen Lake – Inside Edition via MSN
More dangerous than it looks.
Dying Man Pleads With Facebook to Find Home For His Dog and the Response is Overwhelming
Walt Hollier said: “I could have not asked for a better conclusion. It’s a win for Diego, a win for me, and a win for men who need a buddy right now.”
Source: Dying Man Pleads With Facebook to Find Home For His Dog and the Response is Overwhelming
Given the circles I run in, I hear stories like this from time to time. The response is always heartwarming.
Survivor of Florida school shooting used his body as human shield to protect classmates – ABC News
A 15-year-old survivor of the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., used his body as a human shield to protect classmates.
Source: Survivor of Florida school shooting used his body as human shield to protect classmates – ABC News
The worst once again brings out the best.