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Beachgoers Form Human Chain to Save Drowning Boy

Emerald Catron — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:05:41 +0000

If your morning commute has you convinced that all people are basically terrible, you need to watch this video. Right. Now. 12-year-old Josh McQuoid got pulled out to sea by a wave at Marine Beach in Napiers, New Zealand. The waves were so strong that they also made it impossible for Constable Paul Bailey to [...]

Almost Out of Splenda – Pay It Forward

Debbie Ray — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:51:59 +0000

Can't afford to donate a ton of money to charity, but still want to do a good deed? Pay it forward by doing one little thing.

Gavin DeGraw Highlights Inspiring People in 'Soldier' Video

Scott Shetler — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:50:59 +0000

Despite its title, Gavin DeGraw‘s ‘Soldier’ is not about war, but instead deals with going the extra mile to help someone you love. The song’s music video picks up on that theme by shining the spotlight on regular folks doing heroic things for people in need. DeGraw is seen playing piano in the rain and [...]

Someone In Erath Paying It Forward

JayCee — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:23:17 +0000

I noticed on my Facebook feed today that one of my friends and former classmates posted this as her Facebook status this afternoon: I would like to take this time to share something with my FB friends…..As you all know my sons jacket was stolen from his game bag at the game on Monday night….well [...]

College Student Returns $690 Million Check

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:52:50 +0000

Because his late father was an Air Force veteran, 22-year-old Allen Smith gets a check from the VA every month. The $650 helps pay his college expenses but, like many students, he could always use some more.

He got a lot more earlier this month, when he opened his VA check and was staring right at the staggering sum of $690 million.

90-Year-Old Woman Chases Down Mugger

Don Deane — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 09:50:28 +0000

The elderly may seem like easy targets to thieves, but as this story shows, that isn’t always the case. On Monday, an unidentified 90-year-old California woman teamed up with a good Samaritan to chase down a mugger who robbed her outside a convenience store. Is this the beginning of a new crime fighting duo? Robb [...]

Honest Woman Returns Diamond Ring Found in Pair of Goodwill Jeans

Don Deane — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:13:41 +0000

Deb Thompson got much more than she bargained after discovering a pricey diamond ring in the pocket of thrift store jeans on Monday. However, the Minnesota woman did the right thing by immediately trying to find the ring’s true owner. Would you have done the same? The 53-year-old bought a pair of rhinestone-studded capris from [...]

Good Samaritan Gets Astonishing $500 Fine for Littering After Dollar Bill He Gave to Homeless Man Fell on the Ground [VIDEO]

Mike Adams — Sun, 27 May 2012 11:07:36 +0000

There are days when it just doesn’t pay to be a Good Samaritan. In fact, sometimes it can get you in trouble with the law, and even cost you some money. Just ask John Davis, of Elyria, Ohio, who says that he was recently stopped by a Cleveland police officer and cited for littering after [...]

Man Helps Woman Change Tire, She Returns Favor By Saving His Life [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:28:32 +0000

While traveling by car from Winnipeg to Indiana, 61-year-old Victor Giesbrecht decided to help stranded motorist Sara Berg. But after doing so, he went into cardiac arrest and was miraculously saved by Berg, who performed CPR. After helping Berg change a flat tire on her car, Giesbrecht and his wife proceeded on their way. Moments later, [...]

Donald Trump Replaces Young Boy's Stolen Bike [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:58:22 +0000

Turns out that underneath all his famously bad hair, Donald Trump actually does have something slightly resembling a heart.

After 10-year-old Culley Larson’s BMX bike was stolen, the youngster hoped to appeal to the thief by writing a letter to his paper asking for its return. ABC News picked up his cause and their coverage went viral. The dastardly criminal never did surface, but several generous benefactors did — including Trump.

Woman Goes On Shopping Spree At Discount Store, Although Her Reason Is Unclear.

JayCee — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:00:34 +0000

The phrase "my treat" took on a whole new meaning Wednesday in suburban San Diego.

In what may be a strange attempt at improving diplomatic relations, a 66-year-old white woman identified as Claudia Smith with a self-proclaimed love for Mexicans bought $5,000 worth of clothing for 50 women at the Everything a Deal discount store, where nothing has a price tag over $9.99.

New Homeowner Finds Fortune Hidden In Attic

JayCee — Fri, 20 May 2011 21:11:45 +0000

The Ferrin family was excited about buying their 'new' home, but never expected something like this to be hidden in the attic!!

This is a good story, because, in the end, Mr. Ferrin did the right thing.

(Via Yahoo! News)