You know that saying, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks?” Well, it definitely isn’t true.
Source: 20 Elderly Graduates Who Proved It’s Never Too Late To Chase Your Drea – Eric Stanley Store
Awesome. Times 20. 🙂
Two sisters raise thousands to buy 108 Thanksgiving meals and turkeys for families in need – CNN
From cherry pies to turkeys and mashed potatoes, two sisters are on a mission to make sure families in need have the Thanksgiving dinner they deserve.
Source: Two sisters raise thousands to buy 108 Thanksgiving meals and turkeys for families in need – CNN
Well done, girls!
Florida high school provides synthetic frogs to dissect – CNN
For some students, dissecting animals in class can be the highlight of the semester. For others, however, it’s cruel and … maybe kind of gross.
Source: Florida high school provides synthetic frogs to dissect – CNN
A neat idea for a variety of reasons.
Denny’s patrons gift new car to waitress who walks 14 miles to work
An anonymous couple gifted a Texas waitress a car after learning she walked 14 miles round-trip in order to get to work.“I still feel like I’m dreaming,” Adrianna Edwards, who works
Source: Denny’s patrons gift new car to waitress who walks 14 miles to work
Love these kinds of stories.
New machine detects 13 types of cancer with a single drop of blood | Tom’s Guide
Offers new hope for deadly cancer types
Source: New machine detects 13 types of cancer with a single drop of blood | Tom’s Guide
As the article points out: Star Trek level stuff.
Man paralyzed from the neck down walks again thanks to a new medical innovation | GMA
Chris Barr was paralyzed from the neck down after a surfing accident, but a new innovative procedure turned things around for him.
Source: Man paralyzed from the neck down walks again thanks to a new medical innovation | GMA
Steps in the right direction, indeed.
Colorblind Minnesota boy overwhelmed after seeing color for first time | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
A Minnesota boy who has color blindness got the chance to see colors for the first time recently. The heartwarming moment was captured on video and is now inspiring countless others as the middle school student works to give back to the community.
Source: Colorblind Minnesota boy overwhelmed after seeing color for first time | FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
How cool. I didn’t realize that was even possible.
Cameroon Man Uses Wasted Plastic Bottles to Build Canoes for Fishermen in Need
Not only does his organization help to keep Cameroon clean of plastic waste, it also helps to promote ecotourism and support low-income fishermen.
Source: Cameroon Man Uses Wasted Plastic Bottles to Build Canoes for Fishermen in Need
Cool idea.
Truck Driver Stops Traffic To Help Woman Cross Street – CBS Boston
A truck driver’s good deed is going viral. He stopped traffic and got out of his vehicle to help a woman cross the street.
Source: Truck Driver Stops Traffic To Help Woman Cross Street – CBS Boston
Nice. Simple.
Every Friday, Kristen Bell Promotes A Teacher On Instagram To Help Them Get School Supplies
When Kristen Bell isn’t making movies or TV shows, she’s helping teachers around the country get the school supplies they need.
Source: Every Friday, Kristen Bell Promotes A Teacher On Instagram To Help Them Get School Supplies
Using your prominence and influence to make a real difference. I like it.