Emily Clarke wrote the message on Facebook after driving through what they say was one of the most severe storms in Proserpine, thanking Footie the truck driver for his actions.
Cool story. 🙂
Irene O’Shea skydives at 102 to raise funds to combat disease that killed her daughter – The Washington Post
Irene O’Shea’s achievement as the oldest skydiver in the world is under review by Guinness World Records.
I hope she gets the record. So cool, and for such a worthy cause.
Polk County crossing guard becomes local celebrity thanks to warm act of kindness
Patty Polley, a 68-year-old crossing guard in Polk County’s Babson Park, has become a local celebrity after knitting mittens for kids she helps cross a busy street.
Source: Polk County crossing guard becomes local celebrity thanks to warm act of kindness
Nice to see her get recognized by her community.
99 Good News Stories You Probably Didn’t Hear About in 2018
The world isn’t falling apart. You’re just getting your news from the wrong places
Source: 99 Good News Stories You Probably Didn’t Hear About in 2018
I normally pick just one story to share each day, but this year end roundup from Future Crunch, one of my regular sources, is just too good not to share. Enjoy.
This toy factory is run by volunteers who give away all the toys for free – The Washington Post
The average age of the factory workers is 80, and the toys are painted by jail inmates. For some kids, it’s the only toy they’ll get.
Source: This toy factory is run by volunteers who give away all the toys for free – The Washington Post
Simple, yet powerful.
Volkswagen restores cancer worker’s 350,000-mile Beetle
Kathleen Brooks brings comfort to those suffering with cancer, having driven her 1967 Beetle for 51 years over 350,000 miles. VW ensured her sterling efforts didn’t go unnoticed
Source: Volkswagen restores cancer worker’s 350,000-mile Beetle
What a neat thing to do.
First-Class Passenger Gave Up Seat to Mom with Sick Baby | TravelPulse
The traveler’s act of kindness was shared on Facebook and went viral.
Source: First-Class Passenger Gave Up Seat to Mom with Sick Baby | TravelPulse
Very touching.
Couple Returns to Home Lost in Camp Fire and Finds Their Dog | Time
“They hoped and prayed he would be OK”
Source: Couple Returns to Home Lost in Camp Fire and Finds Their Dog | Time
Good boy. And an extra shout-out to all the rescuers helping.
Senior dog and senior veteran win holiday grant for rescue in Orange County | abc7.com
The story of 93-year-old George Johnson and his 13-year-old dog Sam earned the German Shepard Rescue of Orange County a $25,000 grant from the Petco Foundation this holiday season.
Source: Senior dog and senior veteran win holiday grant for rescue in Orange County | abc7.com
Very fitting.
Denver police officer rebuilt elderly woman’s home
Once a month, Denver Police Officer Monica DeOssie and her wife take their 98-year-old roommate for pie and tequila sunrises at the Denver Diner. DeOssie was recognized by the mayor for her kindnes…
Source: Denver police officer rebuilt elderly woman’s home
Very cool.