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Metro police officer escorts a mom and her tantruming autistic child home: ‘It wasn’t in his job description’ – The Washington Post

July 29, 2019 by Leo

The transit officer saw the boy having a meltdown and offered to ride the train with him and his mother. “The officer ends up riding the metro THE ENTIRE train home with us!!!” wrote the mom.

Source: Metro police officer escorts a mom and her tantruming autistic child home: ‘It wasn’t in his job description’ – The Washington Post

Well done, officer, well done.

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Carson Pickett photo: Orlando Pride soccer player meets one-handed boy Joseph Tidd – The Washington Post

July 28, 2019 by Leo

Joseph Tidd touched his arm to Orlando Pride player Carson Pickett, who, like him, is missing her left hand.

Source: Carson Pickett photo: Orlando Pride soccer player meets one-handed boy Joseph Tidd – The Washington Post

Great shot of a great moment.

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13-Year-Old Track Star Surprised by Military Mom at Finish Line | Inside Edition

July 27, 2019 by Leo

Jada McGee said seeing her mom helped her run faster and win the race.

Source: 13-Year-Old Track Star Surprised by Military Mom at Finish Line | Inside Edition

What a cool surprise.

Maryland Man Rescued by His 2 Dogs After Getting Stuck in Mud | PEOPLE.com

July 26, 2019 by Leo

The man was playing with his dogs when he suddenly got stuck in the mud and required immediate rescue

Source: Maryland Man Rescued by His 2 Dogs After Getting Stuck in Mud | PEOPLE.com

Well done, pups!

Students Design Beach Vacuum That Sucks Up Microplastics From The Beach Leaving The Sand Behind

July 25, 2019 by Leo

A bunch of 12 Canadian students studying at the University of Sherbrooke in Quebec successfully built a gigantic vacuum cleaner that separates these microplastics and leaves the sand particles on the beach in its natural place.

Source: Students Design Beach Vacuum That Sucks Up Microplastics From The Beach Leaving The Sand Behind

Great concept, well done!

Angelo’s Pizza pizzeria in New Jersey is using their boxes to help find missing pets | GMA

July 24, 2019 by Leo

Angelo’s Pizza in Matawan, New Jersey, is using their pizza boxes to help find missing pets.

Source: Angelo’s Pizza pizzeria in New Jersey is using their boxes to help find missing pets | GMA

Cool idea!

On the beach in Ocean City, a widow’s treasured bracelet is lost in the sand. Will she get it back?

July 23, 2019 by Leo

She just lost Jack. And now, the bracelet, too?

Source: On the beach in Ocean City, a widow’s treasured bracelet is lost in the sand. Will she get it back?

Lovely story.

Three young brothers started a candle company to buy themselves toys. Now they donate $500 a month to the homeless. – The Washington Post

July 22, 2019 by Leo

“Every time I saw a homeless person, I was always asking Mom if we could give money to them, and this was a way to do it,” said Ryan Gill, 11.

Source: Three young brothers started a candle company to buy themselves toys. Now they donate $500 a month to the homeless. – The Washington Post

What a cool idea.

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Cornwall lifeguards meet unborn baby they saved decade ago – BBC News

July 21, 2019 by Leo

Vicky Murphy was 35 weeks pregnant when she and husband Marc were washed against cliffs in Cornwall.

Source: Cornwall lifeguards meet unborn baby they saved decade ago – BBC News

I know many emergency workers really appreciate follow ups like this.

Canadian Teens Push Woman’s Car 4 Miles To Take Her Home When She Couldn’t Afford A Tow » Cool Car Photos

July 20, 2019 by Leo

An amazing act of kindness by three teenage boys who pushed a woman’s vehicle 4 miles when she couldn’t afford a tow is melting the hearts of social media users.

Source: Canadian Teens Push Woman’s Car 4 Miles To Take Her Home When She Couldn’t Afford A Tow » Cool Car Photos

Well done!

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