Good Samaritans help stranded killer whale survive
Boaters in Alaska came across a 20-foot killer whale stuck on a rocky shore just off Prince of Wales Island in South East Alaska.
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Joseph Shavit
Aug 3, 2021
3-year-old battling brain cancer gets a magical dream visit with a unicorn
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee recently pulled off a magical surprise for 3-year-old Abigail. A meeting with a unicorn!
Joseph Shavit
Aug 3, 2021
7-year-old saved from water by lifeguard while walking his dog
Girl’s mother praises ‘heroic’ Patrick Mungovan after rescue at Seafield pier
Joseph Shavit
Aug 2, 2021
Sam Green is walking his dog across the country to combat homelessness
Sam Green and his dog, Taylor Ham, left from one of their favorite walking spots, by the beach in Sandy Hook, and began walking west
Joseph Shavit
Jul 30, 2021
Missouri family’s tragedy leads to hundreds of acts of kindness
A day celebrated in many communities across the state and country is now officially a Missouri holiday.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 30, 2021
The power of kindness unites Delaware woman with young Maine cancer survivor
Sophie Dear from Delaware saw Jameson Brooks' name on a sick kid list years ago and has been sending him cards ever since.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 26, 2021
Beloved piano player at Atlanta airport gifted $60K from complete strangers
Beloved piano player at Atlanta airport gifted $60K. I am happiest playing piano and watching people respond to that happiness with theirs.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 25, 2021
Chef Creates The ‘40 Acres And A Mule’ Initiative To Buy Land To Help Black Farmers
Chef Adrian Lipscombe created the “40 Acres and a Mule” initiative, buying land to help preserve Black foodways.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 25, 2021
62-Year-Old Woman, Abandoned By Family, Gets Helping Hand From SF Police Officers
A 62-year-old Chinese-speaking woman who had, apparently, been abandoned by her family. That's when Officer Ma came to the rescue.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 23, 2021
One woman's campaign of kindness to honor her late husband's memory
July 21 may have been an ordinary weekday in the middle of summer, however the day carries much more meaning for Lisa DeCoste and Alexis
Joseph Shavit
Jul 19, 2021
Community and a local DJ raise money to help man who walks 12 miles each day
Braxton Mayes says he's been walking 12 miles to and from work, three hours each way, because his truck stopped working
Joseph Shavit
Jul 19, 2021
Shohei Ohtani donates $150K from home run derby to 30 Angels trainers and clubhouse staff
Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani on Friday donated his prize money from the home run derby to members of the Los Angeles Angels staff
Joseph Shavit
Jul 18, 2021
Restaurant Owner Fixes Up Old Cars to Donate Them to People in Need
I want to help everybody looking to better themselves when transportation is what's holding them back.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 18, 2021
Florida woman selflessly donates kidney to husband’s ex-wife two days after wedding
Typically, these two women shouldn’t get along – but in an amazing turn of events, one woman donated a kidney to her husband’s ex.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 17, 2021
Superheroes bring joy and smiles to hospitalized kids
Ava Cabral, 15, witnessed Thor and Spider-Man outside her window. And her description of the day is not what you’d usually hear from a child
Joseph Shavit
Jul 16, 2021
Missouri Governor Signs Bill Creating “Random Acts of Kindness” Day
Governor Parson (Missouri) signed SB 72 into law creating a statewide Random Acts of Kindness Day on Aug. 31.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 15, 2021
Camera Catches Street Vendor Sharing What Little He Has With Hungry Stray Dogs
Security cameras in the city of Puebla, Mexico, recently captured footage of a touching scene that has since gone viral.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 14, 2021
Bartender goes viral after kindly using pub umbrella to escort customer home in rain
A bartender has been described as a true gentleman after a video of his kind gesture to a customer was shared online.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 12, 2021
England fan who skipped Euro 2020 semi to donate stem cells to stranger given final tickets
Sam Astley won tickets in a competition for the historic match at Wembley - but turned it down and saved a life instead
Joseph Shavit
Jul 12, 2021
Devoted Local Youth Sports Leader Recognized With Honorary Espy Award
Ritter received an honorary ESPY for volunteering as a youth sports leader and giving back to her community in Northridge
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