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A depressed fan tweeted at writer Dan Harmon. His heartfelt response left many on Twitter in tears.

December 3, 2017 by Leo

Sometimes social media can be a vessel for useless chatter and negativity. And sometimes it can create a situation so unexpectedly profound that it might actually help lift people out of depression. That’s what happened when writer Dan Harmon tweeted back at a fan.

Source: A depressed fan tweeted at writer Dan Harmon. His heartfelt response left many on Twitter in tears.

I love hearing stories of celebrities (for whatever definition of “celebrity” you like) responding in such a positive way.

Friends raising money to get disabled woman a new bike

December 2, 2017 by Leo

A thief is making it harder for a woman with a severe disability to get to work. And now friends are trying to raise money to get her back on the road.

Source: Friends raising money to get disabled woman a new bike

And, once again, the fundraiser has blown away its goal.

He’s been helping the homeless and hungry; now he gets to lead a parade

December 1, 2017 by Leo

Enrique Zuanetto will take a day off Saturday from leading the volunteers at The Soup Kitchen to lead Boynton Beach’s 47th Holiday Parade.

Source: He’s been helping the homeless and hungry; now he gets to lead a parade

What a neat idea! Let’s put real heroes in our parades instead of the usual politicians and beauty queens!

This police dog was fired from his job for an adorable reason

November 30, 2017 by Leo

This is Gavel, a German Shepherd who was recruited as a puppy to train as a police dog – but ended up getting the sack.

Source: This police dog was fired from his job for an adorable reason

Reminds me of California’s Sutter Brown and now Colusa Brown (though neither were fired from a previous job, they just came their positions naturally). 🙂

New store in Spokane selling refurbished medical equipment to help those in need

November 29, 2017 by Leo

A new store in Spokane is offering at-cost refurbished medical equipment to help people afford the expense of scooters, wheelchairs and other costly items.

Source: New store in Spokane selling refurbished medical equipment to help those in need

A great use of resources.

Woman becomes first person with Down’s syndrome to compete in Miss USA state pageant

November 28, 2017 by Leo

A woman with Down’s syndrome has become the first person with the disability to compete in a Miss USA state pageant. Mikayla Holmgren took part in the Miss Minnesota over the weekend.

Source: Woman becomes first person with Down’s syndrome to compete in Miss USA state pageant

Very cool.

Meet The Foster Mom Who Kept A Family Together By Adopting Six Sisters – Simplemost

November 27, 2017 by Leo

A single young woman was willing to take on the challenge of parenting six young girls in order to keep their family together.

Source: Meet The Foster Mom Who Kept A Family Together By Adopting Six Sisters – Simplemost

Wow. Just … wow.

Man pays for layaway orders at NJ Toys ‘R Us

November 26, 2017 by Leo

A man in New Jersey spent $10,000 to make sure kids’ Christmas wishes get fulfilled this year.

Source: Man pays for layaway orders at NJ Toys ‘R Us

This isn’t the first of this type of story we’ve heard. Seems like each year of late there’s at least one report of someone doing exactly this at a larger retail outlet. Very cool.

Bee-friendly insecticides closer to reality after breakthrough development

November 25, 2017 by Leo

Insecticides could be developed that kill pests without harming beneficial insects such as bees, according to a new study. The use of pesticides is currently the subject of much debate, owing to the catastrophic effects chemicals such as neonicotinoids have on the environment, and particularly on the bees we rely on to pollinate crops.

Source: Bee-friendly insecticides closer to reality after breakthrough development

The potential for doing both — not harming beneficial insects, and still protect the food that feeds the world — is very promising.

Woman bares alopecia in engagement photos

November 24, 2017 by Leo

Makenzee Meaux says she’d lost hope of feeling beautiful until she met her fiancé.

Source: Woman bares alopecia in engagement photos

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