We all know that it’s best to look on the bright side of life whenever possible, but that’s often easier said than done. It can feel impossible to check the news without being confronted with a new tragedy or disaster every day, and social media is typically flooded with negative comments that can make your heart sink. So if you’re looking for a safe space that’s filled with only positivity and good vibes, you’ve come to the right place, pandas!

We took a trip to the Global Positive News Instagram page and gathered some of the most wholesome stories they’ve shared down below. So enjoy scrolling through these uplifting headlines, and be sure to upvote the ones that bring a smile to your face!

#1 Rose Hunter From Lincoln, Ne, Is A Self-Proclaimed “Houseplant Addict”

She regularly visits Campbell’s Nursery that is close to her home.

However, this summer, after a sudden change of plans, she decided to visit Campbell's second location in her city. Upon arrival, she noticed something unusual in the parking lot. Initially, she mistook it for an oil spot. But as she approached to inspect it, she realized it was, in fact, a baby kitten.

Unable to locate the kitten's mother, Rose took it home and contacted a vet. After posting about the situation on Facebook, she found a foster cat mom who took the kitten in as her own. When the kitten reached six weeks of age, Rose brought it back home and adopted it.

“He’s now like a little cartoon character,” Rose commented. "Just so playful and funny and such silly and expressive facial expressions.”

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#2 The Perry’s Place Adoption Center In North Hollywood, Ca, Has Adopted A Fun Trend Inspired From Tiktok

Each week, Toni Barrett, the development manager, posts their “Naughty and Nice Cats of the Week” list on Facebook.

These posts feature cats chosen for specific reasons - from being sweet to hilarious. The idea started in March and has brought joy to people while also helping cats at the center find homes.

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#3 Seems Like A Great Company

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#4 Mark Donovan, An Entrepreneur, Earned His Wealth From Wooden Ships (A Women’s Sweater Brand) And A Soaring Tesla Investment

He used some of his money, together with a $2 million contribution from the city of Denver, to support the homeless. That's how the Denver Basic Income Project was born.

The basic-income plan enrolled over 800 people last October, but they had different stipends. The first group got $1,000 every month for a year. The second group got $6,500 at once and then $500 monthly, and the third group got only $50 each month.

"Many participants reported that they have used the money to pay off debt, repair their car, secure housing, and enroll in a course," Mark Donovan commented. "These are all paths that could eventually lead participants out of poverty and allow them to be less dependent on social support programs."

The guaranteed income also contributed to a reduction in homelessness, as many participants found their own homes or apartments. Furthermore, people reported improvements in overall mental health and increased feelings of safety in their current living situations.

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#5 Phyllis Mueller And Her Husband, Glenn Warren, Moved From Pasadena To Idyllwild, CA, In The Summer Of 2011

During that time, the town’s animal rescue center was holding its first-ever pet election.

Phyllis decided to campaign for her golden retriever, Max I. He won with an overwhelming majority and became the first-ever pet mayor of the city in 2012. She became his chief of staff. Sadly, Max passed away nine months later, but Phyllis continued holding the mantle with his successors.

Recently, his third generation successor, Max III, celebrated his first birthday, as well as one busy year in the office. He had daily appearances in the center of town, visited hospitals, schools, and nursing homes, and encouraged despairing people to carry on.

“With the mayors, I want to remind people that there is good in the world. Every day, people do good things,” Phyllis commented. “These dogs here, they are living angels, and they love you with all their heart.”

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#6 We Are So Incredibly Proud To Share This Story Of Our Boys Cross Country Runners!

At the Neenah meet on Friday, the Stevens Point Boys Cross Country team showed talent, determination and amazing sportsmanship! Aloysius Franzen set a course record and took 1st overall!

Right after though, a Marquette runner was heading in for the 2nd spot, but lost his footing and stumbled, unable to get back up, exhausted from the efforts. Cooper Erickson was in 3rd and passed him right before the finish line. Noticing the fallen runner, Cooper stopped short of the line, returned to his fallen opponent along with Ethan Olds. They were able to encourage the Marquette player up and across the finish line, see picture below.

It was such an amazing show of sportsmanship! No one would have faulted them for just running past and finishing the race, it is competition after all. The sportsmanship shows the character that we aspire for all of our athletes and many have it! That character will serve them (and us) well after they are done competing and living in our communities!

Thank you Cooper and Ethan for showing us what sportsmanship looks like and making us all proud to be a Panther!!

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#7 Not All Heroes Wear Capes

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#8 After Leaving Out Of The Store Today My Daughter Did Something That Really Made Me Stop And Think

There was this guy sitting there crying and she asks me 'did you see that man crying? What's wrong with him?'

I said yes but I'm not sure maybe he's just sad...She said, 'maybe he's hot and thirsty' she walked over to him and goes 'hi sir be happy it's a nice day it's not raining. Are you hot? Why don't you go home the ground is dirty?' He says I have no home but I will be ok.

She looked at him with the saddest face and goes 'so that means you're homeless. So you have no food because you have no refrigerator.' She gave him a few dollars out of her purse and her drink and said, 'Please go eat. It would make me happy. I like McDonald's you should go there.'

I could tell she made his day. On top of that 2 more people came up and gave money as well. We had a small conversation and he explained his trailer burnt down and he lost everything including his wife. I felt for him. It just warms my heart.

A 6 year old lead by example this morning. AWESOME! Kids see no color and that's exactly how it should be. It's not just a statement saying that the children are our future, it's a FACT.

That gives me a little more hope for the world.

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#9 When He Was Just 10 Years Old, Brayden Nadeau, From Poland, Me, Noticed An Overabundance In His Grandparents’ Garden

So, he decided to open a vegetable stand. His 12-by-14 foot stand quickly became busy and well-known. Unfortunately, this summer was hard for him.

Rain flooded the town, a deer grazed on his garden, and he even got robbed. A person broke into his stand and took some vegetables and the profit. The news spread fast via social media. So when Brayden reopened his stand two days later, he made record sales and received immense support.

"There's a lot more good people than bad people in the world," Brayden told Fox News. "Helping out the community by feeding people is just one of my passions. So I still say follow your dream."

"The kid has heart," Auburn Mayor, Jason Levesque, commented.

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#10 Healthcare Workers At Martin Luther King Hospital In Compton, Ca, Recently Admitted A Patient In Critical Condition

Security watched how the patient’s dog followed the ambulance all the way from their home to the hospital’s door, as the patient lived within view. The dog, later named Hilary, tried to go into the emergency room with her owner, but they couldn’t let the dog in.

The loyal dog remained in front of the hospital, waiting for 10 days for her owner to come out.

Sadly, the owner passed away. The hospital staff wanted to rescue her, but Hilary refused to leave the parking lot.

They were concerned about the dog especially since a hurricane was coming. The employees finally decided to call Suzette Hall, founder of Logan’s Legacy dog rescue, for assistance.

Suzette managed to lure the dog with the smell of warm treats just as the winds were starting to pick up. She then took Hilary to Camino Pet Hospital to recover.

“She’s still mourning,” Suzette commented. “But we’re going to find her the perfect home. She just needs to heal first.”

Hilary has since been adopted.

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#11 Oliver Jolis Is The Manager Of The Pick Of The Litter Thrift Shop In Burlingame, The San Francisco Bay Area, Ca

Oliver donates all profits to the Peninsular Humane Society for animal care.

Recently, money started falling out from one of the shirts in the clothing donations.

“It kept falling and falling. I was like, ‘This is a decent amount of money here,” Oliver commented.

He counted the bills and realized he had found $5,000 in cash. He checked the bag and found an old piece of paper with car insurance information.

Assisted by his co-workers, Oliver tracked down the owner of the shirt and returned the money.

“Whatever you do in this world comes back to you ten times, be it negativity or positivity, it comes back,” the woman, who owned the shirt and wished to stay anonymous, told the outlet.

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#12 Grandpa Wanted His Family To Know He Is Always With Them - Even After His Passing

So before he passed away, he had his favorite shirt made into a pillow, and attached a powerful note.⁠

‘This is the shirt I used to wear. Whenever you hold it, know that I am there. Love Granddad’⁠

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#13 California Has Been Battling Wildfires Since The 1980s. They Have Become More Frequent, More Destructive, And Larger

In 2021, the state suffered unprecedented damage after wildfire burned more than 960,000 acres (3,885 sq km) of land.

In an attempt to reduce the hazard of future fires, the city of LA now lets goats graze grass, leaves, bushes and dry weeds all over the state.

Michael Choi, a local resident, is a goat herder. He runs a family business which leases goats to city agencies, schools and private clients to clear brush from difficult to access hillsides. There has been increasing demand.

"I think as people get more aware of the idea, and environmental impact, they become more conscious about which methods they want to use for clearing weeds and protecting the landscape from fires. So, there's definitely a bigger demand, and it's a growing trend," Michael commented.

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#14 I Need To Learn How To Knit Now

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#15 Many Single Mothers In Zanzibar Used To Farm Seaweed Until 2009

The job was tough and very low-paid. On top of that, rising sea temperatures caused low yields and poor quality of the seaweed.

Things changed when the Swiss nonprofit Marine Cultures established sea sponge farming in 2009. Marine Cultures help improve gender equality in Zanzibar while protecting the region’s natural habitat.

The organization trains divorced women and single mothers how to swim, dive, use equipment and gear, and how to care for the sponges. It also teaches them book-keeping, marketing, and grading the sponges for sale.

The women sell each sponge for 37,000-74,000 Tanzanian shillings ($15 - $30) depending on its size and quality.

“I earn a stable monthly income enough to meet my family’s needs,” Hindu Simai Rajabu, a single mom of two, shared.

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#16 As A Young Boy, John Kahekwa From The Democratic Republic Of Congo, Witnessed How Hunger Drove Poachers To Harm The Local Gorillas Out Of Necessity. He Was Determined To Put An End To It

Later, in 1992, John founded the Pole Pole Foundation. He initiated tree planting and has since planted more than 4 million trees. Those trees now form a zone between the protected park and the communities.

Today, the Foundation runs farming projects that grow low-cost, nutritious foods, while helping former poachers gain new skills. The foundation also cultivates mushrooms and spirulina to combat malnutrition, providing daily meals to approximately 150 children.

Back in 2021, John’s Foundation was one of the finalists for Prince William’s inaugural Earthshot Prize.

''We are a small organization with big dreams, and we now feel like we can make those dreams come true, working with communities to protect and restore nature in Congo and beyond,” John commented.

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#17 Back In 2016, Wanda Dench Mistakenly Sent A Message To Then 17-Year-Old Jamal Hinton

She informed him that the Thanksgiving dinner that year was at her house on November 24 at 3 p.m.

The text shocked Jamal and he wanted proof. The teen asked for a photo, and Wanda sent a selfie of herself. Jamal realized it was a mistake but asked, "Can I still get a plate tho?"

“Of course you can. That’s what grandmas do…feed everyone,” Wanda texted him after she realized her mistake too.

Since then, they have spent every Thanksgiving Day together and are now also business partners. There is even a Netflix film in development about their unlikely friendship.

“He’s in my heart for life,” Wanda commented. “He’s changed my life a lot, I know that.”

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#18 Back In 2013, James Anderson From Burnley, England, Made A Promise To His Baby Son, Who Had Passed Away

He vowed to become "the man that he would have grown up to be."

So, in 2017, when he witnessed a repairman "manipulating" an elderly man, Anderson decided to fulfill his promise. In time, this led him to establish his own plumbing company, which he named DEPHER (Disability and Elderly Plumbing and Heating Emergency Repair).

Anderson's company offers free or heavily subsidized emergency plumbing and heating services to vulnerable, elderly, and disabled people.

Since founding his company in 2017, Anderson has assisted more than 17,000 people across the country.

He has also provided personal protective equipment to nursing homes and the NHS, established a food bank, and organized surprise birthday parties for children whose parents had been furloughed or laid off during the pandemic.

In 2023, he received the British Citizen Award for his contributions to the community.

"I've got the best job in the world," Anderson commented. "I can give."

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#19 Researchers From The Chalmers University Of Technology In Sweden, Have Developed A Recycling Method That Recovers 100% Of Aluminum And 98% Of Lithium From Used Electric Vehicle Batteries

Unlike traditional methods, this innovative approach uses oxalic acid derived from plants to recover lithium and aluminum first. This method reduces the waste of valuable metals such as nickel, cobalt, and manganese.

The researchers pointed out that this method is environmentally friendly and can be scaled up for industrial use.

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#20 A Few Years Ago, Samantha Butter-Hassan Sent An Email To All Of Her Co-Workers, Inviting Them On A Weekend Hike

To her surprise, only one person replied - a software engineer, whom she barely knew. The two of them hit it off, and they’ve been happily married for years.

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#21 Judy And Jerry Griffin Met In 1969 On The Way To The Music Festival Woodstock In Bethel, NY

Judy’s car broke down, and she and her friends decided to hitchhike. Luckily, Jerry and his crew stopped by and offered the strangers a ride.⁠

On the way to the festival, something clicked between the two of them, and they have been together ever since. They’ve shared their romantic story so many times over the years, but one thing that always troubled them was that they didn’t have a photo from that wonderful day. Until now.⁠

Judy and Jerry were shocked when they saw their picture, captured on the day they met, in the documentary ‘Woodstock: Three days that Defined a Generation’ in 2019.⁠

“For 50 years we’ve been looking for a picture of ourselves, and out of the blue one shows up,” ⁠
Jerry said. “We’d known each other less than 48 hours when that was taken.”⁠

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#22 Ed Savitt, From London, Was A Student At The University Of Newcastle. At First, He Couldn’t Work Out How The Washing Machine In The Uni House Worked

So he decided to reach out to the previous tenant, Heidi Parker, seeking help with the washing machine.

The two of them started chatting and soon became close. In 2015, they got engaged and the next year they married.

One evening, they were at dinner with their parents. Heidi’s mom mentioned that when Heidi was 6, she had a little boyfriend called Ed while on holiday in Turkey. She showed them a photo of Heidi and her ‘boyfriend’. They were all astonished. The 6-year-old kids in the photo were Heidi and her now husband - Ed Savitt.

"I was so shocked I actually had to lie down," Heidi commented. "I have no memory of meeting Ed as a child, but from the photos we had been spending an awful lot of time together while we were on holiday.”

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#23 Katelen Cheshire, 23, From Telford, UK, Was Diagnosed With Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma When She Was 19

She had been in remission twice but in 2023, the cancer returned.

Despite that, Katelen and her fiancé, Billy Green, 29, made plans to get married in November. The couple connected with the owner of Stanford Farm, Cindy Edwards.

After finding out about Katelen’s story, Cindy offered them the wedding venue for free. She also contacted wedding suppliers and asked them if they too were willing to provide their services for free. Suppliers donated flowers, decorations and music and the Distinctive Bridal wedding shop donated the bridal dress.

Katelen and Billy tied the knot on November 16, 2023 in a glamorous Christmas-themed wedding.

“I couldn’t be more thankful for what everyone is doing for me,” Katelen commented.

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#24 "This Abandoned Pit Bull Is Sheltering … In The Southwest Part Of The Park… I Take Him Food And Water But He Will Not Let Me Close To Him"

"He only has 3 legs and is visibly the victim of severe abuse and neglect… I’ve rescued 4 abandoned dogs from the park but this guy is too aggressive for a non professional to take, ” Roger Massey, of South Hills, TX, wrote on Facebook.

Saving Hope Animal Rescue responded, but the dog named Pappas trusted no human. After three weeks, he got exhausted, making it easier for the volunteers to get hold of him.

As soon as the pup realized he was safe, he surprisingly transformed into a sweet dog seeking only love.

Pappas is now in a foster home. Hopefully, he will find a forever home to get the warmth and love he needs.

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#25 A Few Years Ago, A Woman Who Beat Cancer Had An Idea On How To Cheer Up The Little Patients At The Hospital

She suggested having police officers rappel down the hospital building dressed up as superheroes.

That woman, along with officials from Children’s Hospital Colorado, approached the police department to make the idea a reality.

Superheroes gathered on the roof of Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora, CO. These were members of the Aurora Police Department SWAT team. Dressed as Superman, Spiderman, Catwoman, and other superheroes, they showcased their rappelling skills down the side of the hospital building.

Following their descent from the roof, the officers enter the hospital to spend time with patients who are unable to move to the windows to watch them. Since then, this has been an annual event, taking place in October to bring the Halloween spirit to the kids.

“We come out here and we do it for the children,” the officer dresses as ‘Iron Man’ explained. “We'll try and wave to them, give them thumbs up, go upside down, maybe try and do a 360. It’s all about them.”

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#26 A Good Samaritan Noticed A Gray Seal Pup That Washed Too Far Ashore On A Beach In North East England, UK

The person called the British Divers Marine Life Rescue for help.

The medics first observed the pup and then moved her to a safe place before the tide came in. They gave her fluids and warmth and checked her lungs. The seal was named Mystic and was transferred to a wildlife rescue center, where she recovered from her ordeal.

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#27 Neil King From Queensland, Australia, Captured A Very Emotional Photo And Shared It On His Facebook

He captured the lovely moment when two local paramedics granted a dying patient's wish - to see the ocean one last time.

"So grateful to our front line workers serving so kindly. The gesture was amazing but the kind words and lovely conversation they shared even more so," Neil wrote in his post.

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#28 A Police Dog Named Iro Was Shot And Critically Injured During A Shootout With A Suspect In Wisconsin

Iro's handler immediately took him to a vet for treatment. Luckily, one of the veterinary staff had their dog, Dwyer, with them. Dwyer, who had the same blood type as Iro, donated his blood and helped save his life.

Iro underwent a long surgery. He is now recovering slowly with the help of his handler and veterinary staff. He is showing signs of improvement by standing up and walking with assistance.

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#29 One In Six Species In The UK Is On The Brink Of Extinction

Fortunately, multiple local wildlife restoration projects have gained popularity across the country.

The nature restoration project Back on Our Map has successfully reintroduced seriously endangered species, such as the hazel dormouse and small blue butterflies. This project involves prison inmates and mental health clients.

Landowners have joined the Woven Earth Project in Derbyshire and the WildEast conservation group in East Anglia. These projects encourage landowners to leave part of their land uncultivated, leading to increased biodiversity.

Wild flowers sprouted and attracted invertebrates and insectivorous birds like the spotted flycatchers and swallows. This led to a “massive increase” of weasels, badgers and deer.

“We have seen new species arrive and numbers of local species grow,” Eleanor Atkins, a volunteer, commented. “It is a joy to watch the seasons change in this natural oasis.”

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#30 The Cotton Branch Animal Sanctuary In Leesville, Sc, Is Looking For More Volunteers To Join Their “Piggy Cuddler Team”

This effort aims to help “abandoned, abused, neglected and elderly farm animals” become socialized. It significantly increases their chances of adoption.

“We need help with pig socialisation so our adorable residents can move into our adoption program with ease! What is better than to cuddle with piggies?!?!” Cotton Branch wrote on their website.

Everyone over 18 years old is encouraged to apply for this volunteer opportunity. The sanctuary only hopes that future volunteers will show deep love to make the animals happy.

“We welcome everyone…” Cotton Branch continued. “Every step in the direction of making a better life for even one animal, is a step in the right direction and we acknowledge the effort.”

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#31 Kim Thomas Was Pregnant With Twins When, At About Halfway Through A Full-Term Pregnancy, She Went Into Labor

Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital, OH, did their best but they could not stop the labor. The twins Kimyah and DJ were born on October 12, 2022, at 22 weeks and 1 day. 

These are the youngest ever prematurely born twins to survive in the Cleveland’s Clinic. At the moment of their arrival, Kimyah and DJ weighed less than a pound each, so they were transferred to the NICU.

The hospital staff were skeptical about the babies’ chances of survival. + Kimyah and DJ faced numerous challenges during their first few months, grappling with issues ranging from a collapsed lung to a brain bleed. But, after 138 days in the NICU, they pulled through and went home on February 27, 2023.

Kimyah and DJ are now doing great and celebrated their first birthday in October.

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#32 Subway Is Adding Footlong Chocolate Chip Cookies To Its Permanent Menu Beginning In Early 2024

The popular sandwich chain tested offering the oversized cookies last year in Miami and saw them sell out within two hours. This demonstrated significant demand from customers to make them a regular option.

On December 4th, National Cookie Day, select Subway locations in Chicago, Dallas, Miami and New York will be transformed into one-day "Cookieways" where the footlong cookies will be given out for free with any footlong sandwich purchase between 1 and 6pm.

The cookie giveaway is meant to offer fans an early taste before they're rolled out nationwide next year. Proceeds from cookie sales in December will also benefit Subway's foundation that provides scholarships to employees.

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#33 After Noticing A Large Number Of Cats In Boxes In A Cemetery, Animal Welfare Activists In China Called The Police For Help

Upon their arrival, the police found more than 1,000 cats that were supposedly intended for illicit meat trade.

The rescued cats have since been taken to a shelter.

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#34 Back In 2008, Maestro Rogério Schuindt Founded The Locomotive Orchestra

Through the non-profit, Schuindt and his team offer free music lessons and instruments to children aged 7 to 17.

Petrochemical company Braskem donates polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes that are usually used in construction and hydraulic installations. They are then turned into violins and cellos for the young musicians.

The production process is quite time-consuming. It consists of 42 steps according to Ivan da Silva Oliveira, a luthier who makes violins for the Locomotive Project. The PVC pipes are cut, heated, framed, and then trimmed.

But the savings are worth all that effort. A crafted violin can cost up to 8,000 reais ($1,540) while the cost of the PVC string instrument drops to 300 reais ($59.83).

“It’s a sensational thing, knowing that a pipe that carried water now brings music,” Gabriel Santos Espinoza, 11, who received a PVC violin, commented.

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#35 In Early 2023, A Doctor Prescribed Erlend Bore, From Norway, To Some Fresh Air More Often

Erlend bought a metal detector and started taking walks.

During the summer of 2023, he made the "gold find of a century" on the island of Rennesoey, near the city of Stavanger.

He uncovered nine gold pendants, three gold rings, and ten gold pearls. Someone wore these fancy pieces of jewelry some 1,500 years ago.

According to Norwegian law, objects predating 1537 and coins from before 1650 are considered state property. That is why Erlend promptly turned over the treasure he discovered to the Archaeological Museum at the University of Stavanger.

Associate Professor Håkon Reiersen, from the archaeological museum, dated this gold to around 500 AD. This period in Norway is known as the Migration Period, which occurred between approximately 400 and 550 AD and was marked by widespread migrations across Europe.

The treasure will be displayed at the Archaeological Museum of Stavanger, located about 300 kilometers southwest of Oslo.

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#36 Claudio Barchiesi Is A 20-Year-Old Economics University Student From Barzano, Italy

Earlier this year, he undertook a daring challenge.

Claudio embarked on a 1,500 km (932-mile) cycling journey through Europe, covering the distance from Barzano to his grandparents' home in Suffolk, England. He set off on August 23, 2023, and completed his trip in 15 days.

His journey led him across the Swiss Alps, along the Rhine in France, through Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, and ultimately to England, crossing the English Channel via ferry from The Netherlands.

His goal was to raise one euro for every kilometer he cycled and the result surprised him. Claudio has raised over €4,000 which he donated to AIRC - Italian Foundation for Cancer Research.

“I’ve never been prouder of anything in my whole life,” Claudio’s grandma, Pat Stoten, commented.

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#37 Michael Rayner, An American Based Juggler, Started Practicing His Tricks Two Years After High School

In 1982, during a country fair in a village near Michigan, IN, the crowd showed their talents. Michael performed a few tricks and won $25 ($79.19 in today's money). He practiced more and decided to make a career out of his hobby.

Since then, he has performed in Japan, the Cayman Islands, 40 states, and more (even Canada). He appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden and America’s Got Talent. His videos on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok have millions of views.

But when someone left a hateful comment on his TikTok video, Michael made sure to respond. He revealed how his juggling career allowed him to get a two bathroom house, a car, and among other things, allowed him to pay for his daughter's college education.

“It is not wasted. This has provided a living for my family, my wife, my children. Please go to my website. You can see what I’ve done – do your research. Thanks for the comment,” he said in the video.

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#38 Renco USA is a manufacturing company based in Palm Beach, FL

It is currently producing a patented mineral composite, fiber-reinforced (MCFR) building system that uses interlocking blocks, similar to Lego bricks.

They are crafted from a combination of recycled glass fibers, resin, and naturally occurring calcium compounds. Despite their lightweight nature, extensive testing has demonstrated their exceptional strength. These Lego-like bricks can be used for floors, roofs, walls, and more.

Currently, Renco is in the process of constructing a 96-unit multifamily building in Palm Springs, FL, with just 11 builders on-site. They are utilizing glue guns and rubber mallets to assemble the interlocking blocks.

“We worked on this [system] for more than 10 years,” Renco co-founder Tom Murphy, Jr., commented. “We had to keep changing it to make it better and easier to work with. As we did that, making a building with it got faster and easier, and … the building got stronger each time.”

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#39 Thomas Panek, 50, Lost His Vision In His Early 20s Due To A Genetic Condition

Despite that, Thomas is an avid runner who believes that “humans are born to run.”

The fact that he had to follow slower guide runners always displeased him. So, he turned to Google in search of an electronic device to “tell him where to go”.

Alphabet Inc. provided him with a smartphone camera that picks up a “guideline” on the running track. An app detects the runner’s position and gives him audio instructions on “where to go”.

Recently, with the help of this experimental navigation aid, Thomas completed a 5km (3.1-mile) run solo in New York's Central Park. The event was sponsored by Google and the New York Road Runners Club.

“The safest thing for a blind man is to sit still. I ain’t sitting still,” Thomas commented. “It’s a real feeling of not only freedom and independence, but also, you know, you get that sense that you’re just like anybody else.”

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#40 Tammi Arrington Was Visiting Dallas, Tx, From Mississippi When She Witnessed A Car Burst Into Flames

She immediately ran to help out the driver who happened to be a wheelchair-bound local, Dennis Brown.

She managed to drag Dennis out of the car before it exploded.

"I'd like to appreciate her for her heroic act," Dennis commented. "She went into harm’s way to save me. I'd like to thank her."

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#41 On October 9th Of This Year, The Colonial School District In Pa Welcomed 17 Sets Of Twins On Their First Day Of Kindergarten

Seven new pairs of twins will attend Ridge Park Elementary School, six sets of twins enrolled at Whitemarsh Elementary School, and four pairs of twins began their kindergarten classes at Plymouth Elementary.

This group of students is the second-largest group recorded since 19 sets of twins started kindergarten in the region in 2015.

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#42 Desmond Durham, A 36-Year-Old Single Dad From Montclair, Nj, Has Been Working As An Educator For The Last 13 Years

Despite his busy life, he decided to go back to university to complete his master's degree. Over the past two years, he worked three jobs while attending college. He also made sure his 9-year-old son, Desmond Jr., was fed, loved, and always completed his homework.

Desmonds was motivated to succeed, and all his efforts paid off. Earlier this year, he graduated with a master's in Arts and Educational Leadership from Montclair State University. He was invited to deliver a commencement speech.

"You have to know why you do what you do and as long as you know your 'why' it's gonna drive you every single day," Desmond commented.

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#43 12-Year-Old Austen Macmillan From Florida, And His Behavioral Therapist, Jason Piquette, Were At A Swimming Pool When The Therapist Was In Danger Of Drowning

The boy quickly jumped into action to save him.

Austen felt inspired by his knowledge of CPR from watching the TV series "Stranger Things". He recognized the issue, performed CPR, and called for help. His quick thinking saved Jason's life.

“I’m just so, like, amazed at how strong he was and how wise he was in that moment. And I always want him to know that he is a hero,” Piquette commented.

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#44 London Taxi Driver Michael Son, Who Began His Career In 1965, Recently Made His Final Trip Before Retiring

His last passenger, Dan Barker, was touched when Michael refused to charge him. It's a tradition for cab drivers not to charge for the first and last fares in their career.

Dan shared the story on X and expressed his gratitude. His post attracted a lot of attention. Someone even suggested that he should make a charitable donation in place of the fare.

After a little research, Dan discovered that Michael had been working for a good cause and even saw pictures of the cab driver alongside Queen Camilla. They were giving away Paddington Bear toys to children facing health or financial challenges.

Michael had also been raising funds for Taxi Drivers' Charity for Children (LTCFC). The charity supports sick and disadvantaged children.

Inspired by Michael’s charitable work, Dan donated £100 to the LTCFC, along with a message of gratitude and deep respect for the taxi driver’s dedication.

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#45 Amira’s Vocal Cover Of “The Sound Of Silence” In The Background Gave Us Chills!!

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#46 A Research Team At The Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lausanne In Switzerland Has Reported A Groundbreaking Achievement In Bioelectronics

They have managed to use common E. coli bacteria to generate electricity.

E. coli bacteria are found in a wide range of environments, including wastewater. The EPFL scientists used a process called extracellular electron transfer (EET). They managed to bioengineer the E. coli bacteria to be highly efficient "electric microbes."

They have created a complete EET pathway within these bacteria, spanning the inner and outer membranes of the cell. This leads to a three-fold increase in electric current generation, surpassing all other known approaches.

“Instead of putting energy into a system to process organic waste, we are producing electricity while processing organic waste at the same time - hitting two birds with one stone,” Professor Ardemis Boghossian from EPFL, commented.

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#47 Singer Billy Joel Was Disappointed That The Best Seats At His Concerts Were Always Full Of Unimpressed Rich People

"The guy's there with the girlfriend...'Okay, Piano Man, entertain me,' and they don't do anything. It was a drag and you'd hear all the kids yelling in the back and you know they didn't get a shot at those tickets," Joel explains.

That is why he decided to create a new policy for those front seats. He now holds the tickets and sends his road crew to the back of the room to bring people from the worst seats to the front rows.

"This way you've got people in the front row that are really happy to be there, real fans," he added.

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#48 Jeremy And Sauhry Turner, From Ocala, Fl, Welcomed Their Baby Daughter, Juliet, On September 3, 2023

Juliet’s oldest sister, Jasmine, was born on September 3, 2020. Her other sister, Jessica, arrived into the world on September 3, 2021.

None of the girls were born via C-section.

"I was blessed with these three beautiful healthy girls, and I'm very happy," Jeremy commented.

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#49 Oysters Are Essential For The Ocean’s Health As They Filter Water, Serve As Tidal And Storm Barriers, Prevent Erosion, And Protect Estuaries

Unfortunately, the number of native oysters in the UK's seas has declined by 95% since the 1800s, caused by overharvesting, habitat loss, and pollution.

However, the UK’s Wild Oysters Project, created by a group of conservationists, has established a hand-made reef. They recently released 10,000 oysters off the North East Coast of England to populate the reef. The goal is to remove pollutants and create a new marine ecosystem.

“Today marks an important milestone in our journey to restore native oyster reefs to British coastlines,” Celine Gamble, the project manager, commented. “We’re optimistic that the 10,000 oysters will thrive, reproduce and grow on the new reef, which is the size of a football pitch, and we look forward to carefully monitoring their progress over the coming months.”

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#50 Over The Course Of Two Decades, Koala Populations In Australia Have Declined By Over 50% As A Result Of Deforestation, Drought, And Bushfires

That is why the government of New South Wales has recently imposed a logging ban in a region, which includes 106 "koala hubs". It is a significant part of a planned 315,000-hectare Great Koala National Park.

"This decision is also a recognition that logging has a devastating impact on koalas and biodiversity," Nature Conservation Council acting chief executive, Brad Smith, commented.

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#51 Lauren Crupi, A Mother Of Two, Is A Sixth-Grade And Seventh-Grade Language Arts Teacher At Saint Leo The Great School In Lincroft, Nj

She suffers from a rare genetic disease called MUC1 kidney disease.

She had been taking medications to slow down the disease as much as possible, but eventually it progressed. She became anemic, constantly cold, and out of breath. Lauren needed a transplant. That is why at the beginning of January this year, her husband posted their story on Facebook.

After her colleague, Michael Daneman, a K-8 computer science teacher at the same school, read the post, he made the decision to donate. In April, they found out that he was a match. Earlier this year, they underwent a successful transplantation at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in NY.

"My catchphrase since surgery [has been], 'Best decision of my life.' Because there's really no drawbacks for me. There was a week, a month of pain. It's totally worth it," Daneman commented. "I'm just grateful that everything worked out. I'm happy that my friend is healthy and that she's back to work."

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#52 Ronie Williams, From Grand Traverse County, Mi, Has A Grandson Named Jacob, Who Is On The Autism Spectrum

Every year, she observed Jacob struggling to either get invited to birthday parties or have guests at his own. That's why Ronie decided to celebrate Jacob's birthday and the birthdays of other kids who might feel lonely or left out.

“We do a birthday party for unique kids. I call them unique kids because I don’t like the name ‘special needs’, because I think they’re unique,” she explained.

The 'community birthday party' began two years ago with just 25 kids. This year, there were more than 50 children, all of varying ages and with different needs, who were invited. Everything is free, and there's no need for anyone to bring gifts.

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#53 After A Little Bear Cub Caught Its Paw Inside A Crook In A Tree, A Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation (Fwc) Official Came To The Rescue

The FWC official, who arrived at the scene first, called in a bear biologist to help. The two of them spent about two hours trying to help the little bear without much success.

They tried moving the tree back and forth to free the cub. They even tried dipping its leg into dish soap to make it slippery enough to escape. Unfortunately, their efforts were unsuccessful.

They needed a new plan, so they located a local resident and borrowed his chainsaw to cut the tree.

One of them held the cub, trying to avoid claws and teeth, while the other cut the tree and set it free. They performed a quick medical check and made sure the young one was okay. After that, they let it run back into the wild and find its mommy.

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#54 Comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Has Partnered With Improv Comedy Clubs And The Aspca To Sell Limited-Edition T-Shirts For The Next 12 Months

The program aims to support charities favored by comedians who perform at Improv clubs. Proceeds from the T-shirt sales will benefit the ASPCA, coinciding with their Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month.

"When the Improv asked me what charity I would want to select, it was no question it would be the ASPCA," Iglesias commented. "It gives hope and protection to the voiceless creatures who depend on our compassion and care."

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#55 Whitney Braley Adopted Banner, A Three-Year-Old Husky, When She Was Just A Puppy

Whitney trained her as a service dog to help her with her disability.

One day, Banner was nervous and restless. She urged Whitney to follow her into the forest. Knowing that the dog has an excellent sense of scent, Whitney followed her to see what was wrong.

In the forest, they found a sealed cardboard box with 7 newborn kittens near the end of their life. Banner very carefully took the kittens out of the box one by one with her mouth.

Later in their home in Menlo, GA, Banner took on the role of the kittens’ mom. She cuddled, hugged them, and took a nap with them as if they were her own babies.

“I’m so happy that now because of Banner, these kittens will go on to live their lives with loving families. It warms my heart,” Whitney commented.

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#56 Roman Mcconn, 12, Started Serving Animal Shelters At The Age Of 4

That is when he realized the harsh reality these animals face if they don’t find a forever home.

The fact that they would get euthanized shocked him. So, he made it his mission to find homes for as many dogs as he could.

Together with his mom, he started visiting animal shelters, filming dogs and spreading their sad stories.

And Roman’s efforts didn’t stop there. With the help of his parents he started the Project Freedom Ride (PFR). He transfers dogs from high-k**l areas, like Texas, to areas where the demand is higher than the availability.

Furthermore, PFR connects online shelter dogs with forever parents from all the Pacific Northeast and Northwest.

In November 2018 he received the ASPCA's "Kid of the Year" award. In 2019, he appeared on The Ellen Degeneres Show where Ellen gifted him $20,000 for his organization.

Now Roman has his own TV series called "Roman to the Rescue," and has rescued more than 4,500 dogs so far!

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#57 The State Of Texas Passed House Bill 598. This Is An Important New Law That Prevents People Convicted Of Animal Cruelty From Owning Pets For Five Years After Their Conviction

The measure covers a wide range of animal cruelty crimes, with no exceptions for owning service animals during the ban. Violating the law carries consequences ranging from a Class C misdemeanor with fines of up to $500 to a Class B misdemeanor for a repeat offense that potentially carries fines of $2,000 and up to 180 days in jail.

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#58 Tamara Loving, 45, Of Huntington Beach, Ca, Was 22 When Her Mom Died Of Breast Cancer

After this tragic moment, she started gaining weight. Following the birth of her son, she reached her highest weight at 269 pounds. She joined WeightWatchers and lost weight, only to regain it multiple times.

In 2016, she joined WeightWatchers for the last time and successfully maintained her weight loss.

During the same year doctors detected suspicious areas, and after a biopsy, they diagnosed her with breast cancer. Tamara underwent surgery and later a double mastectomy. Since then, she has been officially considered cancer-free.

“The doctors have said, ‘I think your weight loss saved your life.’ Because I don’t know if I still had been 260 pounds that anything would have been found in that mammogram,” Tamara commented.

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#59 Marcel Lebrun, A Canadian Millionaire, Developed What He Calls “12 Neighbours”, To Help The Homeless People In His Community

This innovative gated community encompasses 99 compact tiny homes that offer residents their own private living spaces. Each home is equipped with a kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom along with a modest front porch. Solar panels on the rooftops provide renewable energy to power the homes.

“I see myself as a community builder, and really what we’re doing here is not just building a little community, but we’re building a community in a city, like how do we help our city be better?” he commented.

Since its beginning, the project has received $12 million in additional government grants to expand further. Marcel’s plan is to build a community center, a teaching kitchen, and a silk printing business for people to find employment.

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#60 Zac And Brittney Wolfe, Of St. Mary, Pa, Tried To Have A Baby Right After Their Marriage In 2015

Unfortunately, Brittney couldn't get pregnant naturally.

The couple went through rounds of intrauterine insemination, in-vitro fertilization and embryo adoption. But sadly, all of Brittney’s pregnancies ended with miscarriages.

They decided to go through an adoption process and even found a local woman who was pregnant and wanted to give away her baby. However, they still decided to try one more round of embryo adoption.

"We'd had the failed embryo transfer and we also had so many [adoption] scams," the couple commented. "We knew both of them may not work. So we went for it."

Doctors transferred 3 embryos, and miraculously, Brittney became pregnant with triplets. They also adopted Charlie, the pregnant woman's baby.

Brittney’s pregnancy had no complications and the triplets were born on October 19, 2023. The Wolfes are now parents of 4 children under the age of 1.

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#61 In October, 2023, Teachers Karen Pollard And Rick Gott From Natomas, Ca, Were On A 3-Day School Trip

While they were away, someone broke into their home.

The thieves stole items, including clothes, electronics, and guitars, amounting to approximately $25,000. To help them out, a co-worker of the couple, Sarah Winter, set up a GoFundMe for them.

“Rick and Karen are pillars of the community and have selflessly dedicated over 25 years of their life to their students, their colleagues and friends. In situations like these, the power of community support can make a significant difference,” Sarah wrote on the fundraising page.

So far, the campaign has raised nearly $12,000.

“Our colleagues and community have lifted us up and it is energising and giving us so much joy,” the couple said in a statement.

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#62 The Historic Maui Town Of Lahaina In Hawaii Burned Down In August 2023

William Fincher, a local resident, lost his two restaurants and his family house in the fires, leaving him in despair.

Within a week, a local builder, Juan Ricci, used his own funds to purchase supplies and initiated the construction of two tiny homes for William and his family.

William, Juan, and their friends formed the build team, constructing the tiny houses for free. Juan provided instructions and guidance on the construction process.

He and several friends created a GoFundMe page with the hope of restoring the town with tiny long-term houses.

"Juan says most people raise funds first before they do anything about the situation, but he on the other hand could not just stand by and wait," Andreas Alfaro, a team member, wrote on the GoFundMe page. "So he started building these homes out of the goodness of his own heart and paying everything out of pocket."

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#63 Niki Coffman And Her Husband, Andrew, Adopted Their Son Shortly After His Birth

Archer has brown skin and red hair. As he grew up, he was surprised that there were no toys that resembled him.

On his 5th birthday, Niki asked people to donate diverse and inclusive toys to Archer’s preschool. Most of the donations came from Fisher-Price’s Little People series. Niki thanked them in an email and kindly asked if it would be possible to get toys that look like Archer, attaching a photo.

On May 23, 2023, she received a special box from Fisher-Price.

“I opened the box and started crying,” Niki commented. “Archer asked why. I said, ‘Archer, they made you.’ … He snatched the box out of my hands, whipped around and shouted: ‘It’s me! It’s me!’ … He didn’t put (the toy) down all day.”

“We felt such a sense of pride knowing how we had impacted this one family…” a Fisher-Price spokesman commented.

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#64 A Cat Named Mowgli Went Missing, And His Owner, Michele Rose, Couldn't Find Him Anywhere

After six days of searching, Michele's dog, Daisy, started behaving unusually. Daisy led her owner to the woods near their home in Harrowbarrow, UK.

It turned out that Mowgli had fallen down a 100ft mineshaft. As it was already dark outside, the RSPCA and Cornwall Fire and Rescue successfully rescued Mowgli the next morning. They found him remarkably uninjured.

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#65 The City Library In Gothenburg, Sweden, Was Supposed To Be Closed On All Saints Day

But the library staff forgot to lock the door.

One librarian, Anna Carin Elf, happened to walk by and noticed that the library was open, with people using it like any other day.

“The people in the library behaved as usual. Many were sitting reading newspapers, some families were in the children’s section and others were searching for books on the computer”, Anna commented.

Anna called the library manager and a colleague, and then she announced that the library was closed. The visitors calmly folded the books and newspapers they were reading and left.

Throughout that day, 446 people came in and borrowed 246 books. All of them were returned on time.

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#66 A Recent Report From The Canadian Cancer Society (Ccs) Shows That Lung Cancer Mortality Has Declined Substantially In Canada

Death rates have decreased by 4.3% annually for men since 2014 and 4.1% for women since 2016. These reductions stem from long-term drops in nationwide smoking rates.

“Canada has some of the best tobacco regulations in the world, and they are making an impact,” Dr. Jennifer Gillis, senior manager of surveillance at the CCS, commented. “Over 50,000 cancer cases could be prevented in Canada by 2042 if we reduce smoking prevalence to 5 per cent by 2035.”

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#67 The Remote Isle Of Eigg Lies 15 Miles Off Scotland's West Coast

With just 110 residents dependent on weekly ferries, island life has always required sustainability. In 1997, facing an uncertain future, the community bought the island to take control.

Since then, Eigg has become a leader in renewable energy. In 2008, they launched the world's first entirely off-grid power system relying on wind, water, and solar energy. This system has provided stable, affordable electricity while reducing the island’s carbon footprint by 90% at times.

By sustainably managing local woodlands and establishing a tree nursery, Eigg residents also meet most of their heating needs through renewable wood fuel. Their stewardship of the land has even supported the return of wildlife, such as sea eagles.

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#68 Josh Furman, 40, Typically Relies On Alerts From His Insulin Pump For His Type 1 Diabetes

However, recently his blood sugar has been very low. He lost consciousness and hit his head while home alone.

When he started regaining consciousness, he discovered that his Apple Watch had automatically called 911 after detecting over a minute of immobility following a hard fall. Though unable to speak clearly, emergency services accessed his location through GPS on the watch to find him. They also contacted his pre-set emergency contacts. His mother informed the operator about his condition.

"I don't think people know enough about their Apple Watch to realize what it can actually do with the fall detection (feature)," Josh commented. "You actually have to turn it on on your iPhone."

This wasn't his first time being aided by the watch's functions but it was the most critical, as he credits the technology for saving him.

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#69 Collette Divitto, 31, Who Was Born With Down Syndrome, Studied Hard And Completed The Clemson University’s Life Program A Year Early

Soon after, she decided to leave her family home in Ridgefield, CT, and move to Boston to live on her own. ⁠

That’s when her dreams were met with disappointment - Collette was rejected at all job interviews she attended. But that minor setback couldn't stop her. She was now even more even more resolved to pursue her dreams. ⁠

After no one would hire her, Collette turned her baking hobby into a booming business named Collettey’s. Now her customers can purchase Collettey’s cookies at locations in Massachusetts, California, and Connecticut, and also online.⁠

“My favorite part of my company is creating more jobs for people with all types of disabilities,” Collette said. “…Do not let people bring you down and do not give up on your careers and dreams because when one door closes, another door opens.”⁠

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#70 Sue Stubley, From Newmarket, England, Owns And Runs The Suffolk Hedgehog Hospital From Her Home

Her dog, Teasel, is the resident pet.

Recently, Sue took in six abandoned kittens. She planned to keep them overnight and then take them to the local cat rescue.

“In the meantime, my dog decided that she was going to look after them. She was cleaning them, and within a few hours, was making milk,” Sue commented. “She doesn’t make enough milk, so I’m feeding them as well but she does everything else which is marvellous.”

Sue will keep the kittens until they are old enough to go to their new homes, which have already been found.

“She stays cuddled up to them all night. If anybody comes in who she doesn’t know and the kittens have gone astray, she’ll pick them up and put them back into bed,” Sue added.

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#71 Mexico City Police Officer Arizbeth Dionisio Ambrosio Was Deployed To Acapulco After Hurricane Otis To Provide Relief

There, she came upon a crying, hungry four-month-old baby. Dionisio, who is a mother of a 1-year-old, nursed the baby boy after his mother could not.

Images of Dionisio's compassionate act went viral. She was promoted for her service and for bringing honor to the department.

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#72 Casey Mcintyre, Who Was Diagnosed With Stage Four Ovarian Cancer, Had Only A Few Days Left To Live

That is why she preemptively wrote a heartfelt message to her friends and family on social media, expressing her gratitude and love for them.

Before she passed away, she decided to do one last act of kindness. So, she teamed up with non-profit RIP Medical Debt and arranged to buy and forgive the medical debt of strangers.

Casey’s campaign quickly went viral, surpassing its fundraising goals multiple times. It has now reached over $900 K.

Casey passed away on November 12th, 2023, at the age of 38.

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#73 In 2021, Aaron James, A 46-Year-Old Veteran From Arkansas, Suffered Extensive Injuries To His Face, Including The Loss Of His Left Eye, Nose, Lips, And Cheek

This year, in a medical first, over 140 surgeons at NYU Langone Health, NY, transplanted a donor's entire left eye and parts of the face to Aaron.

The transplant surgery involved two operating rooms, with surgeons carefully removing parts of James' injured face, while others dissected the donated eye and facial tissue. Doctors are hopeful that by reconnecting the optic nerve, his vision may one day return.

Aaron and his wife Meagan saw the new eye and face for the first time after the 21-hour-long surgery. While swelling obscured features at first, Aaron felt grateful for the second chance.

“It was a crazy, great, weird, strange, ecstatic, happy feeling,” Meagan commented. “I was just happy he made it through, and everything was good in the moment.”

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#74 Angela Álvarez, From Cuba, Has Always Had A Deep Love For Music And Performing

She dreamt of becoming a singer, but her father discouraged her. She put her dream aside but continued to perform for her family, regularly composing songs about her life. Over the years, she amassed quite a collection of original songs.

In the 1960s, she immigrated to the USA. There, she married and had four children, nine grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. One of her grandsons encouraged and supported her talent, becoming her number-one fan. Eventually, she recorded and released a collection of her songs in 2021.

Last year, at 95 years old, she was nominated for the Best New Artist category at the Latin Grammys and won. That made her the oldest musician ever nominated in this category.

“I want to dedicate this award to God and to my beloved country, Cuba, which I will never be able to forget,” Álvarez said during her acceptance speech.

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#75 When He Was Just 10 Years Old, Angad Daryani, From Mumbai, India, Struggled To Breathe During Football Matches

The thick smog surrounding the city seemed to worsen his asthma.

During his sophomore year of college at Georgia Tech, GA, in 2017, Angad started working on solutions for urban air pollution. That was also the year he founded his company named 'Praan'.

Inspired by his own experience with the effects from the pollution, Daryani designed an outdoor purification system. It sucks in the polluted air and filters out the soot and other particles.

The collected soot is then mixed with cement and water to form floor tiles that can be used for construction. The device also produces clean air as a by-product.

His company offers a range of solutions that can clean the air in dusty factories, large spaces, enclosed outdoor spaces, schools, offices, restaurants, and more.

"Future generations need to feel like they have a future," he commented.

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#76 Researchers At Massachusetts General Hospital In Boston, Ma, Have Discovered A New Method For Treating Alzheimer's Disease (Ad)

They developed 3D human cell culture models of AD, which demonstrate that the major factors contributing to the condition are twofold - the generation of amyloid beta deposits, followed by tau tangles.

While researchers knew that physical exercise reduces the levels of amyloid beta, they didn't fully understand why. Recent research has revealed that exercise increases the levels of the hormone irisin. When irisin was injected into the bloodstream, it reached the brain directly.

This caused brain cells known as astrocytes to increase the activity of the beta-amyloid-degrading enzyme neprilysin. As a result, this leads to reduced levels of amyloid beta and therefore a potential treatment for AD.

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#77 Above All Things I Regard Kindness Of Heart, And Over The Years I've Tried To Live Like That And Teach My Child To Do The Same

About 2 months ago we met a wonderful man named Tony at the Caltex by the fire station. Vaughn was very sick, and within moments the attendant had him laughing and smiling.

Since then we regularly visit the station and Vaughn eagerly looks out for his new friend. Tony always takes the time to talk to Vaughn about the various bikes we haul to Giba and back and listens so obligingly to him as he chatters away.

So when Tony asked us to look out for a reasonably priced bike for him Vaughn promised to find him one.

Vaughn has been collecting all the silver money around the house for months, saving for a "holiday" for us. One night he came to me and asked if I really wanted a holiday and upon asking why he said he would rather put his savings towards helping Tony get his bike. 

And so today, we cracked open the piggy bank and took all the silvers to Game where he bought his friend a bicycle.

Our children make us proud on so many occasions but today my heart and his are so full of the joy on the kind man's face as he, rather stunned, accepted his gift from this 10 year old boy.

Prawn Fish it will be years until your mom allows you on Facebook but when you do see this post, know that today of all your days on this planet so far my heart is the fullest and most proud of you it's ever been. Keep being kind, and generous, with your time and money and remember bringing joy to others can bring just as much joy to yourself.

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#78 Canadian Actor Michael J. Fox Became Known To The Public In The 1980s, With The TV Comedy “Family Ties”

His “Back to the Future” movies also had immense success. What remained a secret to the audiences for years was that Fox had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s when he was just 29.

In 2000, Fox founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation. The goal of the organization is to help fund research into this disease and find an efficient cure. His outstanding advocacy work helped raise more than $1.5 billion, all of which goes for the cause.

In November 2022, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences honored the actor. Fox, 62, received the 2022 Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for his contributions to humanitarian causes.

“It is humbling in the deepest way to stand here and accept your kindness,” Fox said while receiving the prestigious Oscar in front of an A-list crowd of stars. They all gave him a standing ovation.

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#79 In 2009, When He Was Just 13 Years Old, Jacques Ruffin’s Mom Purchased A Trumpet From Allegro Music Centre In Fl, USA

She had to make repayments for the instrument to James W. Jones, the owner of the center.

But during that time, it was the peak of the global financial crisis. Jacques’s mother was ill and lost her job, so she couldn't afford the repayments. When the owner found out, he decided to forgive the debt.

Years later, while Jacques, now 21, was cleaning his mother’s closet, he found the letter. He was amazed by this act of kindness.

That inspired Jacques to launch a fundraiser that raised $3,000 for music programs in "impoverished areas."

"I really appreciate what he did. He is a hero in my eyes," Jacques commented.

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#80 In June 2021, The Dutchess County Spca In New York Welcomed Annie, A Charming Black Rescue Cat. But Soon After, The Staff Noticed That She Had Health Issues

“Because she was undiagnosed when she arrived, it took some time for us to learn what the problem was and how to treat it…” Lynne Meloccaro, DCSPCA’s executive director, commented. “So… we rolled up our sleeves and got to work to figure out the best treatment plan for her.”

They discovered that Annie was suffering from hyperesthesia, a rare disorder that causes seizures. So, they administered anti-seizure medication to which she responded well.

Recently, a person, named Renee, adopted the black cat as they are not afraid of special needs cats. They also suffer from epilepsy caused by Sturge-Weber Syndrome.

The individual renamed Annie to Tapenade and they are both thriving now in his home.

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#81 The U.S. Department Of Agriculture Has Announced The Launch Of A New Program Called The Community Eligibility Provision

This program aims to make more students in low-income communities eligible for free breakfast and lunch at school.

Previously, parents had to fill out individual applications to participate in such a program. Now, schools that join the program receive federal funding based on income data to provide free or low-cost meals to all students.

This change is expected to benefit about 5 million students in 3,000 school districts.

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#82 ‘Balika Manch’ Is A School Club In The South Tripura District In India

It was created by the District Magistrate of South Tripura, Saju Vaheed in 2020.

His goal is to teach young girls leadership skills and to prevent them from dropping out of school because of a child marriage.

If a family pressures a girl into marriage, the club intervenes and tries to dissuade them. If the family doesn't want to comply with the laws, a second layer of officials, including counselors and legal practitioners, intervenes.

If the family still persists, the police step in.

Today there are 158 school clubs across the district where girls from upper primary and secondary classes can meet, discuss, and find solutions to the issues they face as adolescents.

Balika Manch prevented 90 child marriages in 2022 and the state government is considering expanding this inspiring school club for the rest of the Tripura region.

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#83 Teacher Jessica Martin Decided To Include Her Students From West Side Elementary In Healdsburg, Ca, In A Very Sweet Project Named Peptoc

The inspiration came from Jessica’s students, who were joyful and happy despite the pandemic, the wildfires in the region, and the everyday challenges of being a kid. Peptoc is a free hotline that provides encouraging words from a resilient group of kindergartners.

"Their creativity and resourcefulness is something that we need to emulate because that level of joy and love and imagination is what's going to save us in the end," Jessica commented.

The hotline launched on 26 Feb, 2022 with the help of Asherah Weiss - another teacher from the school.

Just two days after the hotline launched, they started receiving up to 700 calls per hour. "That this went viral is really a testament that we all still have a lot of healing to do," she added.

The hotline is still active today. However, they depend on sponsors and individual donations (which are very low) to cover the hotline fees.

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#84 Heman Bekele Lived In Ethiopia Until The Age Of Four. There He Witnessed People Constantly Working Under The Hot Sun

So, when he grew up and became a middle-school student, he decided to do something to help.

He developed a soap that could help in the treatment of skin cancer. It is made of compounds that reactivate dendritic cells, which guard the human skin and fight cancer cells.

Heman, now 14, participated in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, where he won the top award and was named "America’s Top Young Scientist."

After winning the prestigious award, Heman told the judging panel that he hoped his soap would become a “symbol of hope, accessibility, and a world where skin cancer treatment is within reach for all.”

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#85 In August 2023, Lopez, A Little Boy From Peru, Was Experiencing Hardships At Home. There Was Nobody To Take Care Of His Dog, Pequeña, While He Was At School

The thought of leaving his beloved pet alone made him sad and distracted him from his lessons.

Lopez went to his teacher, Ali Bonilla Esteban, with a special request. He asked for his dog to stay in class with him, and his teacher agreed. She noticed a quick change in Lopez. He calmed down and started to concentrate during the lessons.

“My student’s mood has improved greatly. He’s felt happy,” Ali commented. She has welcomed Pequeña every day since then. Her presence in the classroom created a new atmosphere, and the students felt happier and more peaceful.

“She’s become another family member for us,” she added. “We are all happy with her.”

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#86 Engineers From The Massachusetts Institute Of Technology (Mit) And Shanghai Jiao Tong University In China Have Come Up With A New Desalination Device

It efficiently turns seawater into drinkable water at a rate higher than any other device currently tested.

The system is passive, solar-powered, and doesn’t need additional electricity to run. It avoids the salt-clogging issues that plague other passive desalination devices, by creating swirling eddies that flush out the salt. That gives the device a lifespan of several years before needing replacement parts.

The system can be scaled up to the size of a small suitcase to meet the daily needs of a small family, producing 4 to 6 liters of freshwater per hour. By some estimates, the water production rate and price are cheaper than tap water.

“...for the first time, it is possible for drinking water produced by sunlight to be cheaper than tap water. This opens up the possibility for solar desalination to address real-world problems,” MIT graduate student Yang Zhong explained.

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#87 For The Past 20 To 30 Years, There Was No Tool Capable Of Destroying Pfas - The So-Called “Forever Chemicals”

Recently, Tacoma, WA, startup, Aquagga, the created an effective PFAS-destroying prototype named “Eleanor.”

Its size is relatively compact, and the unit is housed inside a 10-feet-long by 8-feet-wide shipping container. Aquagga’s device uses a process called hydrothermal liquefaction to convert PFAS from wastewater into harmless substances.

The device was tested in Alaska, at a lined underground pit containing 20,000 gallons of water contaminated with firefighting foam high in PFAS. “Eleanor” managed to reduce the foamy toxic water to 1,000 gallons - effectively purifying the rest.

“It’s been quite impressive. Seeing it onsite is pretty amazing," Elise Thomas, environmental program manager, commented.

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#88 Charles “Chuck” Feeney Co-Founded Airport Retailer Duty Free Shoppers Together With Robert Miller In 1960

The stores quickly became popular among travelers, and Feeney soon became a billionaire.

As a philanthropist, he pioneered the idea of Giving While Living. He anonymously donated more than $8 billion to charities, universities, and foundations worldwide through his foundation, the Atlantic Philanthropies.

In the 1980s, he established General Atlantic, a private equity powerhouse. His aim was to invest in high-growth businesses, support visionary founders, and fund the global charitable pursuits of the Atlantic Philanthropies.

On September 14, 2020, Charles completed his four-decade mission to give away all his fortune while he was still alive. He signed the documents to shutter the Atlantic Philanthropies the same day.

“My thanks to all who joined us on this journey. And to those wondering about Giving While Living: Try it, you'll like it,” he commented.

Chuck passed away on October 9, 2023, at the age of 92.

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#89 In 2010, The Then-Governor Of The State Of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Allowed Oil Companies To Repurpose Unused Platforms Into Artificial Reefs

The companies would then donate the money saved from not removing the rigs to conservacy funds. Since then, all 27 oil rigs have turned into artificial reefs.

In August, Ann Scarborough Bull, a marine biologist, and her colleagues traveled to a shuttered oil platform named Holly with a research vessel. They discovered thousands of juvenile rockfish, waving white anemones, clusters of mussels, and silver jack mackerel.

Although not natural structures, the platforms have penetrated deep into the muddy seabed, becoming a home for mussels and barnacles. They also attract larger fish and sea lions.

“These places are extremely productive, both for commercial and recreational fisheries and for invertebrates,” Bull commented.

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#90 In 2013, Clon Created Blue Cat

Two years later, Clon created @thecatoonist on Instagram, and he spent all his days sharing Blue Cat’s story at flea markets, festivals, drawing events, and galleries, slowly growing his following and his dream.

In 2021, Blue Cat became the main character of the NFT brand, Cool Cats, and the brand launched into mainstream popularity, with billboards all over NYC. Earlier this year, Cool Cats made their debut at San Diego Comic Con.

And today, Clon saw his character as a balloon in one of the most iconic traditions in the U.S. – Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!

“I want to use Blue Cat and my story to inspire the creator that exists in all of us – you never know where it might lead you!” – Clon

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#91 California Governor Gavin Newsom Signed A New Law To Make Education More Accessible

Low-income Mexican residents within 45 miles (72 kilometers) of the California-Mexico border will now be able to pay in-state tuition rates at certain community colleges in Southern California.

The pilot program will launch in 2024 and is scheduled to run for 5 years.

“Without this pilot, we risk everything in terms of loss of talent,” Mark Sanchez, president of Southwestern College in Chula Vista, CA, commented.

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#92 Bobbi Gambrell, 69, From Louisiana, Is One Of At Least 14 Siblings She Last Saw When She Was Just 4. Her Mother Placed All Of The Kids For Adoption

Bobbi’s daughter, Mary Butler, had also been curious about her biological family. In the summer of 2021, she applied for a DNA test on MyHeritage.com. Initially the test didn’t provide any information.

Recently, a man named Randolph Mitchell surprisingly called her on the phone. He told her that he was one of her uncles and that he had been able to locate 3 of his sisters, with Bobbi being the 4th.

Mary handed the phone to her mom to talk with Randolph. Bobbi couldn’t say much as she was in tears. On October 1st, 2023, Bobbi, Randolph, and their older sister Lois, 77, had a happy reunion in Florida.

“Family is home and that’s the most important thing to us now, we are home,” Mary commented.

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#93 5-Year-Old Tobi Okunseinde, Of Haworth, Nj, Was Diagnosed With Sickle Cell Anaemia Before His 1st Birthday

This painful and life-shortening disease is generally known as incurable.

However, last year, his parents found out about a curative therapy through a bone marrow transplant. The Okunseindes were relieved to discover that Tobi’s little brother, Kwasi, was a match.

The transplant surgery took place at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital in NJ. In May 2023, a year after Tobi received the transplant, he was officially considered cured.

"Going to kindergarten as just a 'regular kid' has just been the most fantastic experience," Tobi's father, Folu, commented.

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#94 Ho, Ho, Ho!

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#95 The Institute Of Electrical And Electronics Engineers (Ieee) Is The World’s Largest Technical Professional Organization

In 2018, IEEE Senior Member Morgan Kiani, an engineering professor at Texas Christian University, traveled to Cairns, Australia.

While in Cairns, she visited a store that sold purses and clothes made by villagers from Melamchi, Nepal. The owner told her that the sales of the products supported the village’s school, which had been destroyed by an earthquake in 2015. The earthquake severely damaged Melamchi’s power lines, and the school had no reliable electricity.

In 2023, a team of IEEE volunteers, led by Kiani, installed an 11-kilowatt photovoltaic system, a 200-liter solar water heater, and a 38.4-kWh battery storage system at the Shree Batase Secondary School in Melamchi.

“Access to reliable power has empowered not only the children but also the other villagers,” Kiani commented. “They now have reliable access to the Internet—which opens up another world for educational content.”

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#96 Hi Folks

With all the bad going on in the world today I feel compelled to share this story, a true story of a great act of kindness which will be followed by another act of kindness, something we definitely need more of in this world today.

So basically we had the pleasure of having this group in from Waterford (photo) who were enjoying their evening together. As they were almost finished their meal a couple who were dining close by got up to leave and when they were paying their bill they told staff that they wanted to pay the bill for that group also, the staff member told them the groups bill was over €200 they just smiled and said that's fine we still want to pay and they did and just left....

Shortly afterwards when the staff told the group that a random couple just paid for their meal the look on their faces was priceless as was their reaction as they said (nearly in tears) "We go out regularly together and the next time we are out we are going to pay for someone's meal to pass on the kindness...

If that couple wants to come forward Robs Ranch House would like to treat them to a meal on us.

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#97 More Than 10 Years Ago, Steve Greig, An Accountant In Denver, Co, Lost His Beloved Dog, Wolfgang

The two were inseparable for about 12 years and losing Wolfgang changed Steve.

After grieving for months, Steve wanted to make a difference in someone else’s life. That’s why he decided to adopt the “least adoptable” senior dog. Giving a dog the chance to spend the last years of his/her life happily seemed rewarding to Steve.

He visited a local shelter and adopted a 12-year-old chihuahua with a heart murmur and four bad knees. Being an animal lover, Steve soon adopted 8 other senior dogs. In addition, Steve has a pig, 2 rabbits, 2 ducks, 4 chickens, 2 cats, and a 50-pound turkey.

He didn't stop adopting even during the pandemic. Steve even wrote “The One and Only Wolfgang” - a book about his experience.

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