“I could tell his confidence grew today!” the young boy’s teacher shared about the outpouring of support he received from Vols fans
Source: University of Tennessee Turns Bullied 4th Grader’s Logo into T-Shirt | PEOPLE.com
Well done, UT.
At 102 years old this veteran finally got to fulfill a lifelong dream – CNN
A 102-year old World War II veteran found out that it’s never too late to accomplish your dreams after taking a hot air balloon ride.
Source: At 102 years old this veteran finally got to fulfill a lifelong dream – CNN
I love that there’s such a thing as an accessible hot air balloon, too. 
Scientists Discover New Cure for the Deadliest Strain of Tuberculosis – The New York Times
Once, a diagnosis of extensively drug-resistant TB meant quick death. A three-drug regimen cures most patients in just months.
Source: Scientists Discover New Cure for the Deadliest Strain of Tuberculosis – The New York Times
Wow. That TB remains such a problem is news to many, I think. This is heartening.
He’s 94 years old, a WWII veteran, and only $40K away from raising $1M for the Terry Fox Run | CTV News
“I just like to help people,” Dwyer told CTV News Channel.
Inspiring.
Florida man buys 100+ generators to send to the Bahamas
Acts of kindness usually go without recognition, but one local man has gone viral for his good deeds.
Source: Florida man buys 100+ generators to send to the Bahamas
“Florida Man” to the rescue.
Weird Al Yankovic surprised an Arkansas man battling cancer at hospital | KLRT – FOX16.com
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Before his concert Sunday, Weird Al Yankovic surprised an Arkansas man battling cancer at the hospital. Lonnie Craig has been at UAMS for the last two weeks because …
Source: Weird Al Yankovic surprised an Arkansas man battling cancer at hospital | KLRT – FOX16.com
I try not to run the same kind of story in succession, but the timing was too good. 🙂
Jonas Brothers Surpise Fan In Hospital Who Missed Concert For Chemo Treatment
Hours before their concert in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the Jonas Brothers made a pit stop for a fan.
Source: Jonas Brothers Surpise Fan In Hospital Who Missed Concert For Chemo Treatment
I know they can’t do it for everyone, but I always get a kick when celebrities do things like this.
This 9-year-old double amputee will walk the runway at New York Fashion Week – CNN Style
Daisy-May Demetre, a 9-year-old double amputee who was born with fibular hemimelia, will walk for Lulu et Gigi Couture at New York Fashion Week.
Source: This 9-year-old double amputee will walk the runway at New York Fashion Week – CNN Style
Inspiring.
Arby’s Employee Spots Helpless 97-Year-Old Vet, Decides To Slip In Something Extra With Meal – Positive Vibe
At 97-years-old, World War II veteran Doug know what he likes. That’s why he shows up at the Chandler, Arizona Arby’s fast-food restaurant almost every day. There’s hardly a day that goes by that the employees at the fast-food restaurant don’t see the meat lover walking into the establishment for his “regular” order. Because he […]
Well done, Chandler Arby’s.
Police called to shut down kids’ lemonade stand buy drinks instead
The officers say the kids weren’t doing anything wrong, but the stand was creating some traffic.
Source: Police called to shut down kids’ lemonade stand buy drinks instead
Well done, officers!