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On his port and starboard sides, Hill said, he could see at least a dozen other civilian boats of all sizes bouncing in the same direction with the same purpose — to ferry badly needed supplies to the northwestern Bahamas where longtime friends had taken a direct hit from the Category 5 hurricane.
Source: ‘Like a navy,’ armada of local fishing boats extend Bahamas lifeline – The Palm Beach Post
The worst once again brings out the best.
More than 100 yellow vehicles filled a Northern Virginia neighborhood on Wednesday, providing a bright moment on an otherwise solemn day.
Quite the turn out!
Brayden Auten was put on the transplant list after doctors found an aggressive virus attacking his liver
Source: ICU Nurse Donates Liver to 8-Year-Old Wisconsin Boy Saving His Life | PEOPLE.com
Great story, with some great photos.
He left Newburyport in May and five pairs of shoes and 3,300 miles later, a 71-year-old veteran is back home.
Source: 5 pairs of shoes and 3,300 miles later, veteran finishes walk across America | Boston 25 News
Both impressive and inspiring.
Chris Hughes and wife Mariesa look after 17 dogs as part of their rescue centre called The Mr Mo Project in New York. They regularly post group photos and shared this behind the scenes video.
Pretty cute — and that’s quite a pack to try and manage!
“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.
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. 
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.
“I just like to help people,” Dwyer told CTV News Channel.
Inspiring.
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.