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A beloved general store was on the verge of closing amid a worker shortage — until customers stepped in to help

December 26, 2021 by Leo

“Sometimes it takes sort of a crisis, if you will, to appreciate what you have,” said store owner Dan Fraser.

Source: A beloved general store was on the verge of closing amid a worker shortage — until customers stepped in to help

What they have: community.

A UPS driver left a kind message for a family. They put it on Instagram, and strangers showered the driver’s baby with gifts.

December 25, 2021 by Leo

“They just have been coming in abundance — mostly from strangers,” UPS driver Dallen Harrell said of the gifts.

Source: A UPS driver left a kind message for a family. They put it on Instagram, and strangers showered the driver’s baby with gifts.

Merry Christmas, everyone.Smile

A man strung Christmas lights from his home to his neighbor’s to support her. The whole community followed.

December 24, 2021 by Leo

“Little by little, the whole neighborhood started doing it,” said Kim Morton.

Source: A man strung Christmas lights from his home to his neighbor’s to support her. The whole community followed.

Very cool.

Teens Build Bus Stop Shelter for 5-Year-old Wheelchair User, Protecting Him From Harsh Weather

December 23, 2021 by Leo

Rhode Island teens built a shelter for a 5-year-old wheelchair user after seeing him having to sit out in the rain for the school bus.

Source: Teens Build Bus Stop Shelter for 5-Year-old Wheelchair User, Protecting Him From Harsh Weather

Nice.

SC doctor solves sister’s medical mystery after nearly 30-year battle

December 22, 2021 by Leo

Two sisters have been leaning on each other for support for nearly 30 years through life’s regular struggles and during a life-threatening medical crisis.

Source: SC doctor solves sister’s medical mystery after nearly 30-year battle

Amazing.

Dog Alerts Parents When Baby Stops Breathing

December 21, 2021 by Leo

“I don’t know what would have happened if he hadn’t woken her,” Kelly Dowling wrote in a Twitter thread, detailing her ordeal. “We don’t deserve dogs.”

Source: Dog Alerts Parents When Baby Stops Breathing

Good boy!

Never giving up on dreams: 85-year-old Holocaust refugee applies to medical school

December 20, 2021 by Leo

A unique student has applied for admission at the University of Utah medical school. He stood out not because of his scores on the entrance exams, but because of the year he took them.

Source: Never giving up on dreams: 85-year-old Holocaust refugee applies to medical school

Love it!

She became friends with her Uber passenger. They became like family, and she took a large pay cut to be his caretaker.

December 19, 2021 by Leo

Their relationship feels like “father and daughter,” said Jenni Tekletsion.

Source: She became friends with her Uber passenger. They became like family, and she took a large pay cut to be his caretaker.

Very touching.

This Bronx dad feeds the homeless every Thanksgiving. Now he’s taken his meals on the road, feeding people every week.

December 18, 2021 by Leo

Marty Rogers and his volunteers go on “Hope Walks” three times a week, delivering homemade food to people in their South Bronx community.

Source: This Bronx dad feeds the homeless every Thanksgiving. Now he’s taken his meals on the road, feeding people every week.

Nice.

A baby was taken from her mother’s arms in the Holocaust. The family just reunited.

December 17, 2021 by Leo

“She spent her whole life looking for this child,” said Dena Morris.

Source: A baby was taken from her mother’s arms in the Holocaust. The family just reunited.

Very cool.

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