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This teen was auctioning his pig to fight cancer. Four bidders in a row had their own plans.

August 6, 2018 by Leo

Three bidders each bought 15-year-old Waylon Klitzman’s pig and donated it back to him, ultimately raising more than $10,000 for the fight against childhood cancer.

Source: This teen was auctioning his pig to fight cancer. Four bidders in a row had their own plans.

A number of people coming together for a great cause.

Couple missed detail about their homebirth…until they saw photos

August 4, 2018 by Leo

This sweet pup is so proud to be a big brother he never left his owner’s side during her labor.

Source: Couple missed detail about their homebirth…until they saw photos

OK, I may be a little biased on this one. 🙂

Metal detectorist finds ring lost in sea off Bournemouth – BBC News

August 3, 2018 by Leo

A man who lost his wedding ring in the sea off Dorset said he was “completely elated” when it was found by a metal detectorist who came to his aid.

Source: Metal detectorist finds ring lost in sea off Bournemouth – BBC News

I love this aspect too: “Mr Higham, … only asks for travel costs and a donation to charity in return for his efforts…”

Singer Andy Grammer Pays Bill For Elderly Ladies, Then Realizes How Connected We All Are

August 2, 2018 by Leo

Singer Andy Grammer recently paid the tab for a group of elderly ladies at a restaurant in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. Initially, he planned to leave before they knew their meal was paid, but he felt an urge to walk over and say something before he left

Source: Singer Andy Grammer Pays Bill For Elderly Ladies, Then Realizes How Connected We All Are

Serendipity is a wonderful thing.

Japan approves clinical trials of stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease

August 1, 2018 by Leo

Kyoto University to conduct first-ever iPS-based test for incurable disease

Source: Japan approves clinical trials of stem cell treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Yet another bit of progress against a pervasive disease.

Retired Marine rescues horses from raging California wildfire

July 31, 2018 by Leo

Retired U.S. Marine Tucker Zimmerman has rushed into a new battle, as a volunteer rescuing stranded horses and other livestock.

Source: Retired Marine rescues horses from raging California wildfire

Various organizations often provide support for disasters like this, but it’s not unusual for individuals to step up and help animals and by extension their owners.

‘Recovering addict’ secretly buys breakfast for six EMTs – CNN

July 30, 2018 by Leo

A recovering addict secretly paid for several EMTs’ breakfasts at an IHOP in Toms River, New Jersey.

Source: ‘Recovering addict’ secretly buys breakfast for six EMTs – CNN

Wonderful way to say “Thank You”.

Tallahassee police officer helps homeless man shave to land a job; the video went viral

July 29, 2018 by Leo

The video of the random act of kindness received 113,000 views and more than 2,000 shares on Facebook as of Monday afternoon.

Source: Tallahassee police officer helps homeless man shave to land a job; the video went viral

The line that nailed it for me: “He said law enforcement’s acts of hidden altruism are plenty. But, ‘it just so happens that this time, somebody caught it on film.'” I expect that’s very, very true.

St. Mary’s Academy Teacher Celebrates High Calculus Score 4 Years In A Row

July 28, 2018 by Leo

Students and staff at St. Mary’s Academy are celebrating mathematics after one entire class received a score of five on their AP Calculus exam.

Source: St. Mary’s Academy Teacher Celebrates High Calculus Score 4 Years In A Row

Whatever she’s doing, let’s do more of that. 🙂

Young Mechanic Comes to the Rescue of Family in Need

July 27, 2018 by Leo

Because of him we are able to make it to surgery we are able to have more options because we can make it soon enough.

Source: Facebook post by Savanna Johnston (Facebook account not required).

Good people doing what good people do.

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