It was Christmas in July at Children’s Mercy Hospital Monday because of a boy who wanted to give back.
Source: Young cancer survivor makes big donation to Kansas City’s Children’s Mercy Hospital
How cool, and inspiring.
Street dogs find homes, vocations after being rescued by Mexican army
An unoccupied kindergarten building has been transformed into a shelter for street dogs near an international airport under construction in Zumpango de Ocampo, on the outskirts of Mexico City.
Source: Street dogs find homes, vocations after being rescued by Mexican army
Pretty cool.
Flood victim fundraiser collects more than 1.5 million euros in one day
More than 1.5 million euros were raised in one day for victims of the flash flood in Limburg, the ANP reported. More than 33 thousand people donated to Giro 777 opened by the National Disaster Fund (NRF).
Source: Flood victim fundraiser collects more than 1.5 million euros in one day
It’s a horrific disaster, but once again . . . the worst brings out the best.
Woman to compete in Olympics 17 years after eating disorder forced her to quit sports
“I needed to choose life,” Robyn Stevens said about walking away from competition in 2004.
Source: Woman to compete in Olympics 17 years after eating disorder forced her to quit sports
Inspiring.
102-year-old woman honored for her work as an animal rights activist
BATON ROUGE – A ceremony honoring a 102-year-old woman for her work as an animal rights activist took place Wednesday afternoon.
Source: 102-year-old woman honored for her work as an animal rights activist
Well deserved.
Findlay pizzeria owner gives entire day of profits to employees to show his appreciation
The owner of Heavenly Pizza in Findlay held an employee appreciation day Monday where all of the sales and tips when straight back to the workers.
Source: Findlay pizzeria owner gives entire day of profits to employees to show his appreciation
Nicely done.
Parents Who Never Stopped Searching Reunite With Son Abducted 24 Years Ago
Guo Gangtang’s cross-country, decades-long search for his son inspired a movie. Now, there’s an ending fit for Hollywood.
Source: Parents Who Never Stopped Searching Reunite With Son Abducted 24 Years Ago
Very cool. (If this sounds familiar, a similar story from last year. Sounds like abductions are a thing. Reunions are wonderful, regardless.)
Fitness instructor raises $113k for cancer, one Instagram workout at a time | Curated
Since the pandemic began, a Vancouver fitness instructor raised $113,000 for cancer research, hosting workouts on his Instagram page.
Source: Fitness instructor raises $113k for cancer, one Instagram workout at a time | Curated
Great idea, with awesome results.
Utah woman receives High School diploma at 92-years-old after decades of service, raising 17 kids
A 92-year-old Utah woman received a surprise gift Wednesday, that was nearly 76 years late. Barbara Stanley has made the news a few times in her life for not only having a baby on the same date as one of her daughters but also for having 17 kids.
Source: Utah woman receives High School diploma at 92-years-old after decades of service, raising 17 kids
Nice.
‘It’s got to stop’: Farmer to donate crop profit to mental health charities after mate’s death
A Western Australian farmer touched by suicide vows to donate the profits from 60 hectares of his crop for the rest of his farming life to mental health charities.
Source: ‘It’s got to stop’: Farmer to donate crop profit to mental health charities after mate’s death
An impressive commitment.