Donald Wilson said the sight of all the gifts was staggering. “This is what happiness feels like,” he said.
Source: He struggled when his kids’ mom died. Then boxes began appearing at his door.
People helping people. Love it.
A 9-year-old wanted to honor her dog that died. So she organized a pet drive for shelters.
“She feels for animals just as much as humans” the mom of Milly Kukuczka said of her daughter. Milly wants all pets to have a toy for Christmas.
Source: A 9-year-old wanted to honor her dog that died. So she organized a pet drive for shelters.
Nice.
Young nurse suffers cardiac arrest while training on the condition, fellow nurses save her life
A 23-year-old woman who recently started her first nursing job was attending a training session on cardiac arrest when she, herself, suffered the medical emergency.
Source: Young nurse suffers cardiac arrest while training on the condition, fellow nurses save her life
Amazing. That would be the place to do it!
FedEx Delivers 300,000 Free Christmas Trees to Military Families With Annual Trees for Troops Program
FedEx is delivering Christmas joy to military families across the US in the annual Trees for Troops program—nearly 16,000 trees at 90 bases.
Great idea!
Skiing Safety Tip: Look for the Avalanche Rescue Dogs Who Save Lives
Heavenly Mountain Resort’s ski patrol team includes seven avalanche rescue dogs, which not only save lives but also help inspire fundraising for charitable causes in the Lake Tahoe community.
Source: Skiing Safety Tip: Look for the Avalanche Rescue Dogs Who Save Lives
Some VERY good dogs. 🙂
Britain’s “loneliest sheep” rescued by group of farmers after being stuck on foot of cliff for at least 2 years
“Sometimes you just need a group of idiots to get a job done,” said Cammy Wilson, who lead the risky rescue mission.
Two YEARS. Wow.
Microsoft’s Seeing AI app for low-vision and blind users comes to Android
Microsoft’s Seeing AI app, which is designed to help blind and low-vision folks understand more of the world around them. is finally available on Android.
Source: Microsoft’s Seeing AI app for low-vision and blind users comes to Android
Another great use for AI and assistive technologies.
Donated Pacemakers Help Dogs Live Longer
A program at the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine uses donated pacemakers for pets with heart problems.
Source: Donated Pacemakers Help Dogs Live Longer
I know there are larger problems in the world, but I find this fascinating.
6-year-old honored for saving mom who had a stroke and seizure
A 6-year-old Mississippi girl was honored helping to save her mother, who had a seizure and stroke.
Source: 6-year-old honored for saving mom who had a stroke and seizure
Well done!
California Girl Scout Troop Is Centered on Deaf Community
Troop 8542 is the only Girl Scout troop of its kind: The girls and their families are part of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
Source: California Girl Scout Troop Is Centered on Deaf Community
Very cool.