We received haikus, drawings and letters written in French. People took the time to tell us what had happened and when. In all, we received 43 letters.
And the kids learned so many valuable lessons.
Georgia Bicyclist Carries Wounded Dog on His Back, Finds Him Forever Home in Maine | Inside Edition
A mountain biker wasn’t about to leave the 5-month-old wounded stray he found near a Georgia sewage treatment facility.
Source: Georgia Bicyclist Carries Wounded Dog on His Back, Finds Him Forever Home in Maine | Inside Edition
A happy ending for all.
Village employees donate sick time to cop battling cancer
“Sometimes when you start to lose faith in humanity and you think that this world’s gone down the wrong path and there ain’t no coming back, something like this happens”
Source: Village employees donate sick time to cop battling cancer
People coming together to help one of their own.
Dentist tells of her 13,000 mile commute to fix island teeth – BBC News
Once a year, dentist Penny Granger from Penicuik in Midlothian, sets off on an epic 13,000 mile round trip to a remote island in the South Atlantic.
Source: Dentist tells of her 13,000 mile commute to fix island teeth – BBC News
The magnitude doesn’t really hit home until you look at a map. Wow.
Starbucks and McDonald’s team up to rethink cups
And the companies are inviting all of their competitors in the industry to join in.
Source: Exclusive: Starbucks and McDonald’s team up to rethink cups
When competitive giants unite in a cause, the possibilities are amazing.
Dedicated worker receives car from CEO after walking all night to work
The story of a dedicated man who was willing to walk all night to be on time for his first day of work has gone viral, prompting an outpouring of community support and a generous move by his employer’s CEO.
Source: Dedicated worker receives car from CEO after walking all night to work
Impressive times two: the employee and the CEO.
26 minor girls rescued from train after passenger alerts railways with a tweet
A passenger on the train tweeted to railways that he had noticed around 25 girls crying and looking uncomfortable on the Muzaffarpur-Bandra Awadh Express.
Source: 26 minor girls rescued from train after passenger alerts railways with a tweet
The power of connectivity everywhere and social media.
‘You really saved us’: Veteran-owned lawn business’ stolen equipment replaced by Soldier’s Wish, community effort
A few weeks ago, Our Troops Services had several thousand dollars in lawn equipment stolen. Soldier’s Wish replaced it all Friday.
Absolutely fantastic, particularly for the “trickle down” aspect of how many people this simple act helps.
Woman’s operation room dance before mastectomy gives hope to others
The story behind the viral video of a woman dancing in the operating room is giving fellow cancer fighters hope.
Source: Woman’s operation room dance before mastectomy gives hope to others
Incredibly inspiring.
Tailor Has Given Free, Fitted Suits to Veterans – and They’re Doing It Again This Summer
Not only does the suit offer a much-needed confidence boost, it also gives them an invaluable tool for finding employment after their service.
Source: Tailor Has Given Free, Fitted Suits to Veterans – and They’re Doing It Again This Summer
What a great program.