For 35 years, the organization has paired senior citizens with elementary-aged pupils. The program fosters growth — and connection.
Source: At Oasis, St. Louis Tutors Reach Across Generations to Foster Learning
I love these kinds of solutions.
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A penguin wandered onto a New Zealand airport runway. A rescue ensued.
The little bird is recovering well and is expected to return to the wild in a few weeks.
Source: A penguin wandered onto a New Zealand airport runway. A rescue ensued. (Gift link)
Cute.
Swimmer, 99, just broke three world records in 100-plus age group
“I never really felt special, but now I’m starting to get a tiny bit proud of myself,” said Betty Brussel.
Source: Swimmer, 99, just broke three world records in 100-plus age group (gift link)
Love it. And of course … she’s Dutch!
Gene Therapy Allows an 11-Year-Old Boy to Hear for the First Time
The genetic treatment targeted a particular kind of congenital deafness and will soon be tried in children who are younger.
Source: Gene Therapy Allows an 11-Year-Old Boy to Hear for the First Time (gift link)
Very cool.
Wrexham: Book-loving boy reads to care home residents
People at the care home say Harri’s visits “light up” their afternoon.
Source: Wrexham: Book-loving boy reads to care home residents
Very cute.
Protein test can detect 18 early stage cancers, scientists say
US biotech firm designs cheaper, less invasive multi-cancer screening test it says could be ‘gamechanger’
Source: Protein test can detect 18 early stage cancers, scientists say
Very cool.
7yo uses life-saving lessons given by paramedics to help his dad
When Nick Wilson “couldn’t breathe properly” leaving a games arcade, he knew he was in trouble. Little did he know his son Harry would become a “hero”.
Source: 7yo uses life-saving lessons given by paramedics to help his dad
Well done.
Cancer vaccine with minimal side effects nearing Phase 3 clinical trials
Melanoma cancer vaccine with minimal side effects nearing Phase 3 in clinical trials, according to experts.
Source: Cancer vaccine with minimal side effects nearing Phase 3 clinical trials
Sounds very promising.
A barking dog prompted the rescue of a missing hiker found nearly 200 feet down a steep mountain slope in Hawaii | CNN
Rescuers rappelled down a steep mountain slope in Hawaii Monday and airlifted a missing hiker found nearly 200 feet below the trail to safety after her barking dog caught the attention of bystanders.
Good dog!
102-year-old completes ‘bucket list’ item and speeds around Richmond Raceway
Bindy Gralow has been a racing fan since she was a girl growing up in Scotland. She got to live out her dream of “going fast” around the Richmond Raceway.
Source: 102-year-old completes ‘bucket list’ item and speeds around Richmond Raceway
Love it.