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A new blood test can detect eight different cancers in their early stages

January 25, 2018 by Leo

There are currently few effective and non-invasive methods to screen for early stages of cancer. But scientists have now developed a new blood test that promises to detect eight different cancers.

Source: A new blood test can detect eight different cancers in their early stages

It’s a few years away, but still, it’ll allow for much earlier detection, which is very important.

January 24, 2018 by Leo

As Skye battled a rare leukemia frequently blood transfusions kept her strong. Her parents recently thanked the 71 blood donors who helped Skye survive.

Source: Family meets 26 blood donors who helped save baby girl with leukemia – Today, via MSN

Donating blood is simple & easy. If you can, consider the difference you can make.

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Texas City Funds Program That Pays Homeless to Pick Up Trash

January 23, 2018 by Leo

Approximately 3,856 tons of trash was collected by Clean Slate workers last year

Source: Texas City Funds Program That Pays Homeless to Pick Up Trash

Pardon the pun, but … what a “neat” idea! 🙂

Grandson surprises grandpa by rebuilding his beloved old Chevy in secret

January 22, 2018 by Leo

A Kentucky man spent more than a year and nearly $30,000 to restore his grandfather’s 1957 Chevy Bel Air to surprise him for his 81st birthday.

Source: Grandson surprises grandpa by rebuilding his beloved old Chevy in secret

Beautiful, in every sense of the word. (The before pictures, found on the Facebook page, really put this project into perspective.)

These dogs begged to be let outside. Then they saved a woman from freezing to death

January 21, 2018 by Leo

Labradoodles Adam and Eva were credited with saving an elderly woman who was lying in the snow from freezing to death outside a Michigan home.

Source: These dogs begged to be let outside. Then they saved a woman from freezing to death

These stories always amaze me, as do the dogs involved. They know more — much more — than we often give them credit for.

This 66-year-old is about to run seven marathons in seven days on seven continents

January 20, 2018 by Leo

He hopes to inspire other seniors to get off the couch.

Source: This 66-year-old is about to run seven marathons in seven days on seven continents

Age is just a number and clearly something that need not hold you back. Inspiring.

Drone saves teen swimmers in world first

January 19, 2018 by Leo

Lifeguards in Australia interrupt a drone training session to save two stricken boys.

Source: Drone saves teen swimmers in world first

What another awesome use of the technology.

‘What would you do?’ Good Samaritan who saved woman from cold hopes to set example

January 18, 2018 by Leo

When Penny Tasco peered through her window and spotted an elderly woman wearing a housecoat, she didn’t hesitate to bring her in out of the cold. She wants her act of kindness to set an example for others.

Source: ‘What would you do?’ Good Samaritan who saved woman from cold hopes to set example

Quote: “because we need good stories like this,” she said. “That’s just the natural thing you do.” Indeed.

Austin woman’s dog missing for two years found in Nebraska

January 17, 2018 by Leo

“Robin was so excited she drove overnight through ice and sleet for the happy reunion.”

Source: Austin woman’s dog missing for two years found in Nebraska

If only Bowser could tell his story :-).

Garbage collectors open library with abandoned books

January 16, 2018 by Leo

The collection grew so large the library now loans the salvaged books to schools, educational programs, and even prisons.

Source: Garbage collectors open library with abandoned books – CNN

What a great idea.

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