Their first round of registration started small in July with 5 students signed up the day they launched. Then, the demand piled up.
Source: College students pay it forward with free tutoring during pandemic
Great idea.
‘Miracle dog’ survives 9 days in Washington wilderness after falling over ridge – oregonlive.com
A Portland labradoodle returned home, 9 days after going missing and presumably falling off a ridge during a backpacking trip near Mount Shuksan in Washington.
Source: ‘Miracle dog’ survives 9 days in Washington wilderness after falling over ridge – oregonlive.com
The organization I volunteer for — WASART — was involved initially. We’re all absolutely thrilled.
Pitter-patter, Flutter-flap – ZOONOOZ
Big Baby Hooves. In the Asian field habitat at the Safari Park, our greater one-horned rhino population grew by two. Mother rhinos Asha and Tanaya gave birth to… #babyanimals #babygiraffe #puggle
Source: Pitter-patter, Flutter-flap – ZOONOOZ
I know I don’t often do “cute”, but these are tool cool to pass up. Enjoy some baby critters (many more than just the rhino pictured above).
Project Smile AZ: Two Arizona brothers sending hundreds of homemade cards to COVID-19 patients
Two young Peoria brothers are hoping to bring smiles to COVID-19 patients by sending homemade cards to Valley hospitals.
Source: Project Smile AZ: Two Arizona brothers sending hundreds of homemade cards to COVID-19 patients
Very cool.
Nurse saves three infants from hospital destroyed in Beirut blast – CNN
Photojournalist Bilal Jawich was at home on the outskirts of Beirut when an explosion, which has left at least 100 dead and thousands injured, rocked the Lebanese capital.
Source: Nurse saves three infants from hospital destroyed in Beirut blast – CNN
Pretty amazing.
From fleeing Cambodia to helping build Mars rover, JPL engineer embodies ‘perseverance’ – Press Telegram
Nearly 50 years before Perseverance shot into the sky, Okon’s parents launched their own journey into the unknown.
Quite a story.
An adopted 14-year-old girl is helping senior dogs find a forever home just like she did – CNN
A 14-year-old girl has raised $14,000 for senior dogs who have been left behind with the goal of helping them find a forever home like she did when she was adopted.
Source: An adopted 14-year-old girl is helping senior dogs find a forever home just like she did – CNN
Senior dogs are special. (With a shout-out to our local Old Dog Haven).
93-Year-old Ex-Chopper Rider Has New Lease on Life After Getting Mobility Scooter That Looks Like A Harley
A 93-year-old WW II veteran can enjoy his seaside town once again, thanks to a new TGA Supersport mobility scooter that looks like a Harley Davidson.
Cool! Looks like fun!
Coronavirus reunites two long-lost sisters who haven’t seen each other in over 50 years – CNN
Two Nebraska sisters who were separated 53 years ago are now reunited thanks to the coronavirus.
Source: Coronavirus reunites two long-lost sisters who haven’t seen each other in over 50 years – CNN
Serendipity can be so cool.
Local businesses help 14-year-old entrepreneur after leaf blower gets stolen
“It just restores my faith in everything,” he said, “I really like to believe in the good and look at the good but it was hard to do that, this restored my faith.”
Source: Local businesses help 14-year-old entrepreneur after leaf blower gets stolen
Small acts can make a huge difference.