Michael J. Fox has raised over $1 billion to help find a cure for Parkinson's
Michael J. Fox Foundation announced that in the past two decades, they've raised over $1.5 BILLION dollars!
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 25, 2021
Three courageous fathers united by tragedy take on challenge to raise suicide awareness
Three fathers whose daughters took their own lives, are taking part in a charity walk to raise awareness of suicide prevention.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 22, 2021
Daughter responds with kindness after her dad dumps 80,000 pennies on mom's lawn
One Richmond family got a shocking delivery last month when 80,000 pennies were dumped on their front lawn.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 22, 2021
After Parents Are Killed, Family Had To Auction Dads Classic Car. Spontaneous Beauty Followed
The driver of the car behind them said that Nicole had her arms wrapped around her husband with her face in his back and never saw it coming
Joseph Shavit
Oct 18, 2021
Internet Raises $50K for Veteran, 79, to Replace Mobility Scooter
A 79-year-old U.S Navy veteran has been flooded with donations to replace his broken mobility scooter after a TikTok video went viral.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 13, 2021
Lemonade, cookies, caring, determination: Teen raises thousands for charity
Olivia Ohlson-Ellis has been running lemonade stands since 2017 to raise funds for NorthShore’s Kellogg Cancer Center in honor of her mom.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 12, 2021
Kentucky man donates car to man in need instead of selling it
One day, while William Ross was on his normal two-mile walk to his job he saw something he could really use, a ride.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 12, 2021
Ice rink helps dying dog enjoy one last 'snow day'
An act of kindness helped a pair of Utah dog owners check the last box off their dog’s final bucket list.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 11, 2021
John Legend Announces Bold, New Initiative To Build Communities That Work For All
John Legend has announced HUMANLEVEL, a new initiative to uplift communities disproportionately impacted by institutionalized racism.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 11, 2021
An Oklahoma family has been named the kindest in the country
The Barrón's oldest son, Keaton, died in 2018 when he was 8 years old following a battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 11, 2021
Two construction workers lend a helping hand to a woman and her special needs son
These men were touched once they met a mother and her special needs son. They would soon show that “love” is the universal language.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 30, 2021
Charity opens up 'Pay What You Feel' grocery store to ensure nothing goes to waste
The “pay-what-you-feel” Olympic Village grocer offers perishable foods that would otherwise be thrown away.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 29, 2021
Ex-Marine overcomes his fear of water to row across the Atlantic alone in 119 days
Dave ‘Dinger’ Bell’s journey was marked by several struggles, including a huge storm, jellyfish stings and his fear of open water.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 25, 2021
Beloved cat inspires half-million-dollar donation to animal shelter
Over half a million dollars has been donated to the Capital Regional District animal shelter in honour of a beloved pet.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 22, 2021
Bill Gates raises over $1 billion for clean energy
Bill Gates's nonprofit group Breakthrough Energy announced Monday that it has raised more than $1 billion to fund clean energy development.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 16, 2021
The Kobe Bryant KB24 NFT Art Collection to Donate All Proceeds to Charity
The highly anticipated KB24 NFT art collection has opened for presale reservations to the general public and it’s sure to be the hottest.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 16, 2021
A lost 1969 yearbook and an act of kindness sparks million dollar gift
A lost year book — a twist of fate — and a random act of kindness — lead to a major donation at Marion Military Institute.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 14, 2021
Surf's pup! 'Surfurs' Fetch Waves Seeking "Best In Surf" Title
Some of California's cutest surFURs hit the waves to show off their skills on the board and raise money for their orphaned friends in need.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 2, 2021
Families raise more than $77K with lemonade stand for Children's Hospital
A family in Indian Hill, Ohio, has raised more than $77,000 this year for Children's Hospital, all thanks to a lemonade stand.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 1, 2021
PewDiePie raises $1.5 million for charity from YouTube members alone
YouTuber PewDiePie has donated $1.5 million to various charities thanks to channel membership revenue he earned throughout 2020 and 2021.
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