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MCTS Driver Helps Reunite Lost Dogs with Family Just in Time for Christmas

December 28, 2019 by Leo

Two lost dogs are back with their family this holiday season thanks to the vigilance, kindness and compassion of MCTS Driver Jamie Grabowski.

Source: MCTS Driver Helps Reunite Lost Dogs with Family Just in Time for Christmas

Nicely done. 🙂

Med students send message with plantation photo: We are our ancestors’ wildest dreams

December 27, 2019 by Leo

More than a dozen medical students from Tulane University posed at the former slave quarters in the hopes of inspiring others.

Source: Med students send message with plantation photo: We are our ancestors’ wildest dreams

Very cool.

YouTubers, Silicon Valley, and fans help MrBeast raise $20 million for tree charity – The Verge

December 26, 2019 by Leo

MrBeast’s quest to raise $20 million in order to plant 20 million trees has happened

Source: YouTubers, Silicon Valley, and fans help MrBeast raise $20 million for tree charity – The Verge

I know a lot of YouTubers get a bad rap, but this is a great example of combining forces (and audiences) to do something truly positive.

Giving Tuesday donations hit a record high of $511 million

December 25, 2019 by Leo

People are giving to charity less overall, but the trend was reversed on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

Source: Giving Tuesday donations hit a record high of $511 million

Social media and email may have been overwhelming, but “Giving Tuesday” clearly works. Great news for the many, many organizations worthy of your support.

Mounties give desperate Burnaby shoplifter a break | Burnaby Now

December 24, 2019 by Leo

A man picked up for shoplifting food at a North Burnaby Safeway got more than he bargained for from local Mounties. Police got a call Wednesday just before 1:30 p.m. for a shoplifter at a store . . .

Source: Mounties give desperate Burnaby shoplifter a break | Burnaby Now

“In this instance our officers used their discretion…” – I love it.

A Florida man who once spent Christmas without electricity just paid off the past dues for 36 families about to lose their electricity. Instead of a warning, they got cards – CNN

December 23, 2019 by Leo

When Michael Esmond got his utility bills — due December 26 — his mind went straight to the 1980s, when he had trouble making ends meet.

Source: A Florida man who once spent Christmas without electricity just paid off the past dues for 36 families about to lose their electricity. Instead of a warning, they got cards – CNN

A Very Merry Christmas for all.

‘I’m not going to let go’: 10-year-old saves friend from drowning in icy Hamilton Harbour | CBC News

December 22, 2019 by Leo

A 10-year-old boy believes a guardian angel gave him the strength to keep his best friend’s head above the surface after he fell into the frigid water of Hamilton Harbour.

Source: ‘I’m not going to let go’: 10-year-old saves friend from drowning in icy Hamilton Harbour | CBC News

Well done.

Strangers Help Brides Marry At Starbucks After Wedding Fell Through | HuffPost Life

December 21, 2019 by Leo

The couple had to call off their beach elopement at the last minute. That’s when friends and strangers stepped in.

Source: Strangers Help Brides Marry At Starbucks After Wedding Fell Through | HuffPost Life

Love it.

Pregnant teacher has heart attack, ‘dies’; students perform CPR, save her life | The Times of Israel

December 20, 2019 by Leo

Chen Danziger, 29, in her fifth month, collapses outside of her school in Beit Shemesh; two students keep her heart pumping until medics arrive

Source: Pregnant teacher has heart attack, ‘dies’; students perform CPR, save her life | The Times of Israel

CPR saves lives.

A Man Gave Up His First Class Seat for an 88-year-old Woman | Travel + Leisure

December 19, 2019 by Leo

A man flying Virgin Airlines to New York gave up his first class seat to an 88-year-old woman so she could experience the luxury experience. The story

Source: A Man Gave Up His First Class Seat for an 88-year-old Woman | Travel + Leisure

The look on her face… awesome.

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