A Daily Antidote to Everything Else
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Ten years after their first date, Debby Neal-Strickland put on a cream-colored lace gown and married her longtime sweetheart at their Florida church. Two days later, she put on a hospital gown and donated a kidney to Mylaen Merthe — her new husband’s ex-wife.
Source: Woman donates kidney to hubby’s ex-wife days after wedding
I’d call that above and beyond … and amazing.
Paige Hunter believed her Notes of Hope campaign has saved lives.
Source: Woman who nearly jumped from bridge now posts signs there to help others in England
Inspiring.
With minutes to spare, a Hahnville High School teacher in Boutte, Louisiana, traded shoes with a senior so he could walk at his graduation after allegedly violating the dress code.
Well done.
CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. (WJMN) – Greydon Fischer, a sophomore at Forest Park Schools doesn’t really recall what happened on Monday, April 12th. “The only thing I remember is waking u…
Source: Hometown Heroes: Track team turns into life-saving team
Amazing, and a job well done.
Before too long, you may be able to buy a breath mint that rebuilds your tooth enamel while it whitens your teeth, thanks to a team of University of Washington researchers.
Source: Trials begin on lozenge that rebuilds tooth enamel – UW School of Dentistry
WANT!
A man who used his kayak to help rescue a child who had blown away on an inflatable while on Lake Winnipeg says that two unknown heroes risked everything to prevent a tragedy over the weekend.
Source: ‘He’s the Canadian we all need to be’: Heroes band together for miraculous rescue on Lake Winnipeg
Yes, another boating story. And yes, more amazing individuals.
A Jacksonville family is grateful to be alive this Memorial Day weekend, and the dad says it’s all because of his 7-year-old son.
Source: Brave 7-year-old recounts hour-long swim to shore after boating mishap on St. Johns River
I know, I know … life jackets. But still an amazing story and a pretty amazing kid.
A missing dog travelled 70 kilometres through Nunavut’s icy tundra to reunite with its family.
Source: ‘I burst into tears’: Missing dog travels 70 km across Nunavut tundra to reunite with family
Wow.
12-year-old boy helps his grandpa fulfill lifelong dream to fly in a Spitfire for his 80th birthday by writing heartfelt letter to airfields.
Source: 12-year-old Gives Grandpa His Dream of Flying in Spitfire By Sending Heartfelt Notes to Airfields
Great story!
Day after day Helen Jusic returns to her spot where you can find her waving, blowing kisses, and giving air hugs to strangers who drive by.
Source: 84-year-old woman stands at street corner every day to give air hugs & blow kisses to strangers
Neat idea.