A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
Once a year, dentist Penny Granger from Penicuik in Midlothian, sets off on an epic 13,000 mile round trip to a remote island in the South Atlantic.
Source: Dentist tells of her 13,000 mile commute to fix island teeth – BBC News
The magnitude doesn’t really hit home until you look at a map. Wow.
And the companies are inviting all of their competitors in the industry to join in.
Source: Exclusive: Starbucks and McDonald’s team up to rethink cups
When competitive giants unite in a cause, the possibilities are amazing.
The story of a dedicated man who was willing to walk all night to be on time for his first day of work has gone viral, prompting an outpouring of community support and a generous move by his employer’s CEO.
Source: Dedicated worker receives car from CEO after walking all night to work
Impressive times two: the employee and the CEO.
A passenger on the train tweeted to railways that he had noticed around 25 girls crying and looking uncomfortable on the Muzaffarpur-Bandra Awadh Express.
Source: 26 minor girls rescued from train after passenger alerts railways with a tweet
The power of connectivity everywhere and social media.
A few weeks ago, Our Troops Services had several thousand dollars in lawn equipment stolen. Soldier’s Wish replaced it all Friday.
Absolutely fantastic, particularly for the “trickle down” aspect of how many people this simple act helps.
The story behind the viral video of a woman dancing in the operating room is giving fellow cancer fighters hope.
Source: Woman’s operation room dance before mastectomy gives hope to others
Incredibly inspiring.
Not only does the suit offer a much-needed confidence boost, it also gives them an invaluable tool for finding employment after their service.
Source: Tailor Has Given Free, Fitted Suits to Veterans – and They’re Doing It Again This Summer
What a great program.
Bride Dulce Gonzalez was sitting in her mother’s car, looking at the storm and trying not to cry. A stranger appeared at her window and told her: Hold your wedding in my house.
Source: A storm was ruining this beach wedding. Then a total stranger made the bride an offer.
Very cool.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Ginny Hacker Eiseman spent the weekend reeling in a bounty of colorful fish at Steamboat Bay Fishing Club on remote Noyes Island in Alaska. She was returning
Source: Alaska plane survivor: ‘For those wondering I’m alive’
The news item includes some well-deserved praise for the Coast Guard rescuers.
Firefighters in Florida helped save the life of a man who was having a heart attack – and then finished laying down grass sod in his garden so he did not get into trouble.
Source: ‘Hero’ firefighters save man having a heart attack then finish his garden work
Very cool. Above and beyond, even.