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“I wanted to do some good,” Ruth Knelman said. “People are so involved in their own lives. You can’t be all for yourself.”
Source: In Minneapolis, Grandma Ruth, 108, remains a ‘perpetual volunteer’ – StarTribune.com
Age ain’t nothing but a number. 🙂
You can hear (or read) more about Grandma Ruth in Randy Cassingham’s Uncommon Sense podcast.
A Butte County Sheriff’s deputy, his wife and two small children who lost their home in the Camp Fire now have a place to stay, thanks to a generous donation from strangers.
Source: Strangers Donate Trailer To Family Who Lost Home In Camp Fire
The best in people in so many ways.
“I never expected this amount of support,” said Division I athlete Emily Scheck, who was disowned by her family when they discovered she had a girlfriend.
Source: NCAA athlete disowned by family ends fundraising after campaign surpasses $100,000
Strangers show the love and support her family could not…
Royal Mail replied to the seven-year-old in West Lothian to say it had been delivered safely.
Source: Boy’s letter to dad in heaven receives reply from Royal Mail – BBC News
Touching.
Two Saskatoon brothers, aged 7 and 10, performed life-saving CPR on their grandmother when she went into cardiac arrest earlier this month.
Source: Brothers, age 7 and 10, perform CPR to save grandmother in cardiac arrest | CBC News
CPR saves lives.
When Hunter Shamatt lost his wallet, he had little hope he’d get it back, certainly not with interest. But lucky for him, a Good Samaritan found it.
Source: Good samaritan returns lost wallet, and adds money to it
Great story…
Three veterans can see clearly now, thanks to a DuBois doctor dedicated to improving and changing lives of military members.
Source: DuBois eye surgeon provides free Lasik surgery for veterans | News | thecourierexpress.com
Lovely way to give back…
It is no secret that Tesla commands a dedicated community of supporters, many of whom are willing to pay it forward. Among the members of the Tesla community, there are those who are passionate about certain causes, and many use Tesla’s electric cars as their vehicles of choice when engaging in activities they care about. […]
Source: Tesla owner spreads ‘pawsitive’ vibes, transports animals from high-kill shelters to forever homes
While a few might drive Teslas, there are armies of dedicated volunteers transporting pets to their forever homes, particularly after the wildfires of recent months.
The bird was unable to fly due to the weights, but took off after it was freed.
That bird had a story to tell his friends…
After the Washington band went back home after an accident, WSU wanted to do something. “It was let’s play the (fight song),” said WSU band director Troy Bennefield.
Given the rivalry, this is actually very significant, and impressive.