A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
Islamic groups have raised nearly half-a-million dollars for the families of the men killed in Portland, Oregon while trying to defend Muslim women from a racist attack.
Source: Muslim groups raise $500,000 for the victims of the Portland attacks | The Independent
I’ve said it before, I’ll probably say it again: the worst in people consistently brings out the best in people. Sad that it would be necessary, but so encouraging to see.
“It was so special to me!” Bill Lee Eblen, who served in the Marine Corps and later became a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, tells PEOPLE
Source: 92-Year-Old Vet is Bride’s ‘Something Blue’
What a great way to make someone’s day, and a memory, at the same time.
Today the sisters continue on their mission to break down to negative stigmas associated with wheelchairs. They prove to the world that a wheelchair can be a work of art.
Source: Stylish Wheelchairs | Izzy Wheels | Ireland
This came across my Facebook feed a day or two ago. I’m honestly surprised no one thought of this before, it’s such a cool idea!
Source: Philadelphia man exonerated after 24 years in prison: I feel wonderful | 6abc.com
He holds no grudge. Would that we all could be as forgiving in that kind of situation…
‘I want to say thank you for everything you have done and all of your hard work.’
Source: Boy, 6, too young to give blood to attack victims drops off snacks for nurses | Metro News
There are several positive stories coming out of the Manchester tragedy. This might be my favorite…. small acts can make such a huge difference.
The Cincinnati microbrewery’s New England-style India pale ale will be introduced June 10 with 25 percent of proceeds from sales at seven Cincinnati-area stores earmarked for the zoo’s #TeamFiona fundraising campaign. (CHAD YELTON/CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN VIA AP)
Source: Listermann Brewing Company Creates Beer in Honor of Baby Hippo Fiona | Offbeat News | US News
Beer for a cause? Works for me! 🙂
Stafford County high school students got a big surprise when they opened their yearbooks this year and saw a photo of their four-legged classmate.
Source: School yearbook photo of Virginia student’s service dog goes viral | WTVR.com
Awesome on so many levels: the students that thought of it, the students that supported it, and the administration that allowed it to happen. As a former yearbook editor myself, kudos to all involved. 🙂
A kitten was so grateful to be saved by a cyclist that he couldn’t stop thanking him while the man was taking the kitty on a ride to his new home.
Source: Kitten Can’t Stop Kissing Cyclist Who Saved His Life… – Love Meow
Sometimes…. they know. 🙂
Taxi drivers offered free lifts, and several hotels and venues in the city centre were also reported to be offering space for those stranded in the city centre.
Source: Manchester Sikh temples offer food and shelter to people affected by terror attack | The Independent
It’s consistent: the worst in humanity? It brings out the best in humanity….
After reading stories from Teacher Appreciation Week, one former teacher sent us a gift from his students that he’s kept for more than half a century. Here’s his story of student appreciation.
Source: Why a retired Anacortes teacher kept a piece of paper for more than 60 years | The Seattle Times
So many teachers are under-appreciated, it’s great that this one was recognized by his students, way back when. Clearly it meant a lot to him.