Cab Driver's Reward

Last week a cab driver in Las Vegas found a bag with $300,000 cash in his car, but he didn't think for a second about keeping the money. He turned it in to his supervisor and the rightful owner was located via the casino where the money was won. For his honesty, the driver was rewarded with $10,000--a portion of which he plans to share with his church. For the full story from the Las Vegas Sun, click here.

Gift Cards

CNN shared a heartwarming story last week of a young man with special needs in Buffalo, New York who got an amazing Christmas surprise. Thanks to the kindness of hundreds of strangers who responded to his mother's plea on Facebook, he received over 1800 Christmas cards this year. Watch the story below or read more here.

Family Promise

In Billings, Montana last week, many churches in the community came together to make Christmas happen for all of the children in the local Family Promise affiliate. This non-profit normally provides shelter, meals and intensive case management for homeless families, but through all of their volunteers, this Christmas they provided so much more. For the full story from the Billings Gazette, click here.

Service Dog Saving

In New York City last week, a blind man passed out and fell onto the tracks of the subway, only to have his service dog jump down onto the tracks to try and help him. Both survived the incident without major injury by ducking down underneath the train that passed overhead. Several witnesses shared stories of the dog's loyalty and heroism in the original story, and when the blind gentleman mentioned that he couldn't afford to keep his service dog after the dog's retirement, concerned strangers donated over $100,000 to make sure his expenses were covered. Read the full follow-up story from Yahoo News here.

Homeless Helper

In Vancouver last week, a man who stopped to give to a homeless person got a big surprise when he was given much more in return. The person wasn't really homeless, but was instead just generously rewarding those people who were kind enough to stop and help. Read the full story from The Vancouver Sun here.

Selfless Gift

A radio station in Des Moines, Iowa has a contest each year where they grant the Christmas wish of one lucky person who writes a letter to the station. This year, the contest winner was an unusual one, since she passed away two years ago. See the story of the amazing gift she left for her husband, as told on CBS This Morning below, or read it here.

Saving Donkey

Last weekend during a community theater's production of Shrek in Lawrence, Kansas, a 20-year-old actor playing the part of Donkey collapsed on stage, and his co-stars quickly realized he had no heartbeat. Thankfully, several medical professionals who happened to be in the audience were able to perform CPR, saving the young man's life. He woke from a medically induced coma on Monday with no apparent brain damage, and his mother calls that her Christmas miracle. For the full story from the Lawrence Journal-World, click here.

Christmas Renovation

In a terrific story from the Oklahoma City area yesterday, a local restoration company picked a local family in need of some home repair and gave them a $30,000 renovation for free. Watch the full story from OKC's KFOR below.

Homecoming Granny

This story from NBC's Today show last week is uplifting in a variety of ways. Not only did an 82-year-old widow in Kansas have the courage and determination to go back to college, but she also became the most popular person on campus in just a semester.

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Hope for Paws

Just over a week ago a video of an amazing dog rescue went viral and now has over 10 million views. The pup's capacity for love was incredibly heartwarming despite her horrific condition. Watch the video below or read the story from The Huffington Post and check out the website of Hope for Paws, the rescue organization that saved this sweet girl.

Young Do-Gooders

Three little boys in Warren, Michigan were honored by the mayor of their city this week after finding a church collection box full of money and turning it in to the rightful owners. Watch the full story from Detroit's Fox affiliate below or read it here.

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Generous Winner

A Canadian man who won the country's lottery back in May initially didn't even tell his own children about the 40 million dollars he was set to receive. Instead, he started a family foundation with the funds, and that foundation will distribute donations to different charities in honor of his late wife in perpetuity. For the full story from The Huffington Post, click here.

First Family

This story from WFAA in Dallas is actually from October, but it's just so incredibly touching and has such a beautiful ending. It started when the ABC affiliate did a story in early September about a high school senior who had become homeless after aging out of the foster care system. What happened as a result of that story was an unexpected reunion.

Amazing Journey

This amazing story came out of the tornado that hit Illinois last month, and thankfully it has a very happy ending. When a family's dog escaped their damaged home during the storm, he was picked up a few days later--45 miles from his home. By the time his family had tracked him down, he had already been adopted to another family. After much deliberation, the adoptive family gave him back in time for the holidays. Read the full story and the follow up story from the Lafayette, Indiana Journal and Courier.

Anonymous Generosity

A woman server at an Applebee's near Louisville, Kentucky received an amazing Christmas bonus last week when an anonymous patron left her a $200 tip--on a $12 bill. Watch the full story from the Louisville CBS affiliate below or read it here.

Layaway Santas

An NBC affiliate in Orlando shared the story last week of a man who walked into a Florida Walmart and made the spur of the moment decision to pay off over $20,000 in layaway charges for complete strangers. There are similar stories of layaway angels popping up all over the country. For the video and more on this story, click here.

The Tutu Project

The Tutu Project actually started 10 years ago when a man started photographing himself in unusual places wearing just a tutu, all in an effort to make his wife laugh as she underwent treatment for breast cancer. Now the project raises awareness and hope, as well as funds for women who are battling the disease, via The Carey Foundation. Check out the heartwarming story below.

What Would You Do?

This week ABC posted a segment of an episode of What Would You Do?  that has been re-posted all over YouTube. Millions have watched it in just a few days and most have been inspired and encouraged by the courageous stand taken by many of the participants. It's worth the watch and only takes about 8 minutes.

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Trees for Cars

A new app for mobile devices came out this week that has the potential to change the environment and change a person's life. It was designed to help people carpool in large cities and thereby decrease pollution and gas usage. If people start buying it for 99 cents, the life of the programmer who created it may be forever changed, as he is currently experiencing homelessness. Watch the story below or read more about the release of the app from Yahoo News here.

Very Big Loser

A former finalist on American Idol was on the Today show this week, but not because of his singing. He was actually interviewed as the most recent contestant to be eliminated from The Biggest Loser, after "only" losing 70 pounds on the show. Since his dismissal, he's lost another 42 pounds. See the full interview from NBC's Today below.

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Determined Equestrian

This inspiring teenager from England lost portions of all four limbs to meningitis when she was just five years old, but that hasn't stopped her from pursuing her passion. She was back on a horse within 12 months of her illness and hopes to someday compete in the Paralympics. For more, check out the U.K.'s Daily Mail story here.

WestJet Santa Surprise

A Canadian airline pulled off an amazing stunt recently that definitely helps restore faith in big businesses. During a single flight, they managed to fulfill Christmas wishes of everyone on board, bringing tears to the eyes of many. Take five minutes to watch the heart-warming video below, and then read more about how the magic happened at The Huffington Post.

Showing Mercy

A coffee shop in the Akron, Ohio area made the news last week because of the employees' very unusual response to a theft from their tip jar. Instead of seeking the man out to press charges, they turned the other cheek and are attempting to help him instead. Watch the story from the Cleveland NBC affiliate below or read it here.

Lava Mae

ABC published a story last month about a marketing executive in San Francisco who gave up her career to build an organization to help the homeless. She's getting ready to launch Lava Mae in March, which will provide mobile showers to homeless men and women in her city. For the full story, click here.

Printer Prosthetic

This story from CBS is from a couple of months ago, but it's too jaw-dropping not to share. This boy's dad made him a functional prosthetic hand using a 3-D printer and some free instructions on the Internet. It's absolutely amazing and the minimal cost is mind-blowing as well.

Miracle Rescue

Back in May an oil company's tugboat capsized off the coast of Nigeria, and all 12 crew members were initially thought to be dead. When divers went to recover the bodies a couple of days after the accident, however, they found one man very much alive. See the story of his amazing survival and the recently released rescue footage on CNN's New Day here, or read more from the Huffington Post.

Friendly Pharmacy

A Fox affiliate in Philadelphia shared a story this week of a pharmacist in the area who showed great compassion for one of his customers. When the elderly cancer patient couldn't pay for his pain medication, the pharmacist did something unusually kind in order to help. See the full story below.

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Musical Gift

An ABC affiliate in Portland did a story last week about a Vancouver man who is an amazing pianist despite having never had a lesson. What's even more incredible is that he's never owned a piano or even had a home. He creates melodies all his own on pianos in churches, shelters and second-hand stores. Read the full story from ABC here or listen to his incredible sounds below.

Belated Apology

A few days ago the New York Post published a story that's a great reminder of what a small world we live in. A random post on Facebook reconnected two men whose only prior meeting was when one mugged the other 35 years before. Thankfully, this chance encounter gave the mugger the opportunity to finally apologize. For the full story, click here.

Survivor Dog

Just a few days ago, more than a week after deadly tornadoes devastated Illinois, a survivor was found in the rubble. This adorable six month old pup somehow rode out the storm in his owner's third floor apartment and then managed to hide from rescuers and survive on his own in the wreckage for nine days. For the full story about his rescue, check out the articles from the LA Times and from the New York Daily News.

Shift Your Shopping

There's a campaign called Shift Your Shopping happening this Christmas season with the goal of encouraging shoppers to shop their local, independent businesses. What's even better about supporting these local businesses is that the businesses are then turning around and supporting charities chosen by their customers. As an added bonus, Kevin Bacon is helping to promote this campaign in a super goofy way.

Cooking For A Cause

This year the poor and homeless who ate Thanksgiving dinner at a St. Paul Salvation Army were treated to a meal from a well-trained and very accomplished chef. Then again, the former executive chef from a nearby posh restaurant cooks their meals every day. This week he was all over the news after an Associated Press writer did a story on him, and then ABC News featured him in the America Strong series here.

Christmas Prayer

Although this CBS story is a couple of years old, it's a great one to share on the official start of the Christmas season of giving. The generosity of a secret Santa in Pennsylvania is inspiring, and his timing is absolutely perfect. For the full story along with links to many other secret Santa videos, click here.

Thankful Survivor

In a beautiful and amazing story from CNN this week, a New York man enjoyed a very special reunion for Thanksgiving and Hanukkah. The Jewish Foundation for the Righteous arranged for a visit from the Polish man whose family saved him and his mother from the Nazis in 1942. Over 70 years later, he is able to personally thank this brave man who helped save his life. Read the full story here.

Stealing the Show

Last week a 16-year-old boy with Down Syndrome received an incredible surprise while performing at his high school talent show in the Charleston, South Carolina area. As he belted out a tune by country music star Darius Rucker, the country star himself walked out on stage and joined him for the last verse. See the video of his performance below (with the surprise at about the 3 minute mark) or read the full story from the Charleston City Paper here.

Surfing Blind

This amazing story was published many months ago by TransWorld SURF magazine. It's the incredible story of a young man who has become an accomplished surfer despite having been born blind. His story will be told in an upcoming documentary called Beyond Sight--the trailer is below.

Miracle Recovery

A Tampa Bay area teenager held a press conference last week to thank all the people involved in saving his life. After suffering a major head injury at football practice, he was put in a medical induced coma for 9 days and doctors weren't sure he would survive. He ended up leaving the hospital less than two weeks after waking up. Read the full story of his accident and recovery in the Tampa Bay Times article here.

Gotta Have Sole

An amazing young 15-year-old from Rhode Island was featured as a CNN hero last month for the work he has done through the foundation he started three years ago. His Gotta Have Sole Foundation has provided 10,000 pairs of shoes for homeless children since its inception in 2010. Check out the CNN story to read more about this project and how it became his passion.

Golden Voice

Last week, a CBS affiliate in North Carolina published a follow-up story on the subject of a viral video from early 2011. A then homeless man with an amazing radio voice rose to instant fame when the world witnessed his talent, and it's great to see what he's up to now. For the full story, click here.

Hospitable Survivors

There are lots of stories in the news right about the destruction caused by typhoon Haiyan, which hit the Philippines earlier this month. Thankfully, there are also some good stories that have come from the aftermath, like this one from the Waikato Times in New Zealand. The reporter was blown away by the generosity and hospitality of so many Filipino people who had lost everything.

Two-Time Survivor

While there is a huge amount of sadness in this story, the tale is too incredible to even believe. This young man has overcome the emotional and physical trauma of two plane crashes in the last 10 years, both of which took the lives of family members and both which he survived. Perhaps most amazingly, he has now overcome his injuries and signed a letter of intent to play college basketball. For the full story from ABC, click here.

Lost and Found Phone

This story from Canada's CTV News last week is a good one, but the response to the original act of integrity is even better. When a homeless Winnipeg woman returned a cell phone that was accidentally given to her with some food, her honesty was rewarded. The owner of the phone's heartfelt response on Facebook can be seen in the article by The Huffington Post, and the follow up news clip from CTV News can be seen here.

Lifesaving Invention

The idea for this brand new device which will aid in the delivery of babies trapped in the birth canal came from an unlikely source. A car mechanic in Argentina was inspired by a video he saw on YouTube--a video of someone getting a cork out of a wine bottle. The contraption will soon be manufactured by an American medical technology company and has enormous potential to save babies in poor countries. The full story from the New York Times can be found here.

Random Kindness

A man in British Columbia made the news over the weekend when he replaced a stolen bike for a boy in his community who he didn't even know. The 12-year-old's bike was stolen from the library, and the stranger bought him a new one when his family couldn't afford to. The full story from CBC News can be found here.

Floating Doctors

This five minute story from the Upbeat series by Yahoo News was published several months ago, but it's still a beautiful one worth watching. An American doctor with a dream of serving patients in the most remote communities of the world started the non-profit organization of Floating Doctors, which has treated 20,000 patients since 2010 by bringing the medicine to the people.

Extra Extra

San Franciscans came out in full force yesterday to participate in Batkid's amazing adventure, with an estimated 12,000 people showing up to support the miniature caped crusader. Even the San Francisco Chronicle issued this special edition front page of the paper. The New York Daily News captured lots of terrific pictures and video from the day, including a message from President Obama, all of which you can see here.

Learn the Address

There's a movement happening in the U.S. right now in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, which is coming up next week on November 19. An American documentarian has launched a national effort to encourage everyone in America to record themselves reciting President Lincoln's famous speech. Visit the Learn the Address website for more information and many more videos.

Batkid

A little boy in San Francisco will have a terrific surprise tomorrow when the Make-a-Wish Foundation grants his wish to be Batkid. The organization has planned a whole day of heroic adventure for the little leukemia patient, and thousands of volunteers will be coming out to help.  Check out the original ABC News article here or an update from NBC's Today Show. You can also follow Batkid's adventure through the evil Penguin's Twitter account (@PenguinSF) and by looking for the hashtag #sfbatkid.

Running Records

Over the weekend a teenage girl from Oregon became the youngest person ever to run a marathon on each of the seven continents. Even more inspiring and amazing is that she runs in honor of her late father, who lost his battle with prostate cancer when she was just 9 years old. This 14-year-old has set running records and raised $400,000 for prostate cancer research since her father's death in 2009. Read the full story on ESPN.

Common Humanity

When a 99-year-old British veteran who had no immediate family died near London last week, the funeral home holding his service posted this obituary. Their plea for service people to attend was answered in a huge way--hundreds of people he didn't know showed up to pay their respects yesterday. See the full story in The Independent which ran over the weekend or the picture posted on social news site Reddit by a user who was there. 

Veteran's Day Surprise

In a story that's perfect for this Veteran's Day, a young girl in Hawaii is celebrating her 10th birthday today with her mother, who made a surprise trip home from Korea after being stationed there 9 months. The little girl's emotional plea in the letter she wrote to President Obama was almost as touching as the actual reunion with her mom, captured by the local ABC affiliate in Honolulu.

Transformation

This amazing transformation of a homeless veteran that went viral this week is beautiful and emotional. His makeover was made possible by an organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan called Dégagé Ministries. Find out more about this ministry at their website.

Touchdown Surprise

This video from the CBS Evening News has received over 3 million hits this week, but it's just too touching not to share once more. Some middle school kids in Michigan set out to make the day of a special needs teammate, but they were profoundly changed in the process.

HappyHealthy

There's a brand new free app from the folks at Google that's designed to help people live happier, healthier lives. Simply by quickly reporting ratings on four key health areas each day, the app is supposed to help motivate users to make healthier choices, which will in turn make them happier. Check out all the details on OptimistWorld.com.

Sad Triumph

A couple of days ago the New York Daily News passed along a sad story: the oldest woman to run the New York City Marathon passed away on Monday. Her life, however, was an inspiring one that was definitely well lived. She ran the race on Sunday at age 86, and passed away the next day with her running shoes still on her feet--which was just the way she wanted to go. Click here for the full story.

Heroism at 90

This short story from ABC's America Strong series is actually a clip from a recent episode of E:60 on ESPN. A 90-year-old man who has worked at a racetrack in the L.A. area for 51 years spent 7 weeks in the hospital after being trampled by a runaway horse. The amazing thing was that he put himself in harms way in order to protect a young girl he'd never met. The video below is great, but the story on ABC's website has a lot more details about the nonagenarian's heroism.

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Grand Slam

A U.S. athlete made sports history this week after winning the women's wheelchair division of the New York City Marathon. After winning the races at Boston, London and Chicago earlier this year, she became the first wheelchair marathoner to sweep all four majors in a season. The feat is even more amazing considering she spent the first six years of her life in a Russian orphanage and almost didn't survive her childhood. For her full story, visit her official website, but also check out the article about her most recent win from ESPN or USA Today.

Cancer Trial

There's a new clinical trial going on in London for the potential treatment of breast cancer through photodynamic therapy. This laser treatment being tested for early breast tumors has already been approved for other types of cancer, which is an exciting breakthrough in and of itself. Read the full story, which was first posted a couple of months ago on the U.K.'s Daily Mail Online.

Operation Christmas Child

It might seem a little early for Christmas, but November is the month in which volunteers for the humanitarian organization Samaritan's Purse start packing shoebox gifts for children and shipping them all over the world. Find out more about this program that brings joy to kids in every corner of the globe by clicking here and following the journey of a shoebox gift in the short video below.

Paralympian First

In just a few months the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games will be held in Russia, and para-snowboarding will be included for the first time. This incredible and inspiring athlete will compete in the upcoming games after also being instrumental in convincing the International Paralympic Committee to accept the sport. Along with several other members of Team USA, she was recently featured in a motivational video by Kellogg's. For the full story, visit The Huffington Post.

Rescue Hike

Last week a Phoenix woman made the news after finding an injured dog at the peak of her morning hike and then carrying the 47 pound pit bull for an hour to get him help. Her family later adopted the 2-year-old pup despite their previous prejudice towards the breed. Here's the full story from CNN.

Lucky Shot

This week in the Tampa Bay area, a man owes his life to having his cell phone in the right place at the right time. When the convenience store where he works was robbed and the assailant shot him, his phone stopped the bullet. For the full story from Bay News 9, click here. 

Tremendous Tipper

Last week, a player from the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs made the news because of his kindness and generosity. After running up an $1800 bill while eating at a local restaurant with a big group of his family and friends, he then left a $1300 tip for the staff. Check out the full story from KCTV 5, the local CBS affiliate.

Fatman to Ironman

Yesterday CNN shared an amazing and inspiring story of a man who has changed his life through sheer mental fortitude and determination. Apparently part of a regular weight loss success series on CNN, the story and pictures of this man who's lost 135 pounds in less than two years will definitely encourage anyone who has struggled with their weight. For the full story and pictures, click here.

Sandbags

An amazing 11-year-old inventor from Florida was recently the winner of the Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge for his invention of a new kind of sandbag that will help immensely in future floods. Check out the full story from ABC News.

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Joyous Reunion

A few days ago The Huffington Post shared this heartwarming video that first went viral on the social news site Reddit. The 21-year-old co-founder of an orphanage in Uganda recently went back for a surprise visit and was met with incredible excitement and joy. For the full story, click here, or visit the Kwagala Ministeries website for more info on the organization that runs the orphanage.

Firefighting Mailman

This week the Fox affiliate in Detroit shared the story of a courageous local mail carrier who stepped up to fight a house fire on his route. Without even taking a break, he then went back to delivering the mail. For the full story, click here.

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The Waterboy

This sweet story originally from the Appleton Post-Crescent in Wisconsin has definitely been bringing smiles to readers all week. The long time water boy of the high school team in nearby Little Chute was given the opportunity to score a touchdown in his final game as a senior last Friday night. For the full story along with a video of the big score, click here.

Payback Plus

As she so often does, last week Ellen DeGeneres took a nice story that went viral and turned it into an amazing story. A small act of kindness by a waitress in New Hampshire generated an incredible tip from the generous DeGeneres.

Papal Gift

Last week the New York Daily News shared yet another story of the generosity and compassion of the new Pope. When an elderly Venetian woman wrote him and told the story of her mugging, he sent her a check replacing the money she had lost. It's easy to see why the pontiff is being praised by religious and non-religious people alike. For the full story, click here.

Incredible Climb

An article in the October issue of Johnson County Lifestyle Magazine shared the story of a Kansas City area woman who will soon make an incredible journey. Through a non-profit organization called Inner Passage, she will join a group of 6 amputees as they climb Mount Kilimanjaro early next year as part of an expedition for disabled climbers. The trip is called Leg-a-manjaro 2014. For the full story, click here.

Unplanned Adoption

This Baltimore police officer got a call about a vicious dog and ended up finding a scared, abused animal who needed rescuing. Last week he shared their story on Rachael Ray's show, and you can watch the full video of their appearance on her website. You can also read the Huffington Post version of the story here.

Surfers Healing

This story from Yahoo News is about an organization similar to one featured here on Today's Positive Thing just a few months ago. Just like Surfer's for Autism, Surfers Healing is a foundation that allows autistic children the opportunity to enjoy the calming effect of the ocean. This organization was founded by a pro surfer whose connection to autism is intensely personal.

Adoption Plea

It's hard for most people to imagine growing up with no family and to understand the challenge of being a foster child. The challenges haven't broken the spirit of one 15-year-old in Florida. After spending his entire life in foster care, he took the job of finding a family into his own hands. His hopeful attitude and humble determination were so inspiring, he was recently featured in the America Strong series on ABC News. Check out the full story here.

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GiveBackFilms

There's a new organization called GiveBackFilms that's making uplifting videos to share with the Internet. They simply believe in the power of giving back and paying-it-forward, and they plan to share that vision in a new film every Monday. Their first video had over 100,000 views in the first couple of days. Check out their YouTube channel here.

Picking Up the Tab

Yesterday The Huffington Post shared a story from the social news and entertainment site Reddit. After witnessing a family receive terrible news in a restaurant, a patron next to them picked up their tab anonymously. Read the full story from HuffPost here.

Amazing Determination

Over the weekend the last place finisher of the Chicago Marathon didn't cross the finish line until about 1:30 a.m., but it was still a huge accomplishment. The 38 year old man from Venezuela has a disability that stems from the oxygen deprivation that occurred during his birth when the umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck (according to his website). Not only has he now completed multiple marathons, but he also has multiple degrees, is a motivational speaker and has climbed the highest mountain in his home country. For the full story of his recent marathon, check out the full story from Chicago's NBC station.

Facebook Connection

This sweet story from Good Morning America on ABC just goes to show that there are some good connections that can be made through social media. This young woman was able to find her long lost brother in just two short days thanks to her Facebook plea and all the people who passed it around. Read the full story from GMA and the original story by the ABC affiliate in Denver as well.

Gentle Barn

This emotional piece from Yahoo News highlights one woman's quest to save and heal abused and neglected animals and turn them into healers themselves. Her passion became The Gentle Barn, just north of Los Angeles. The story is five minutes long, but definitely worth watching when time allows.

Alzheimer's Hope

The BBC reported terrific news this week regarding a major research breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. At the University of Leicester in England, researchers have discovered the first chemical to prevent the death of brain tissue. Read the BBC story or the full study, published in Science Translational Medicine.

Survivor

This week Jon Stewart had an amazing guest on The Daily Show--the youngest person to ever be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. This girl is so brave, so brilliant and so beautiful. It seems impossible that she was shot in the head by the Taliban just one year ago because of her activism. Watch the extended interview on Comedy Central.

Emergency Landing

At a British airport earlier this week, a man who'd never flown a plane made an emergency landing after his friend who was piloting the plane became ill and passed out. Thankfully there was an air traffic controller in the tower who was able to talk him through the process of landing the small aircraft and avoiding injuring himself and possibly bystanders on the ground. For the full story and a video, check out BBC News.

Fotolanthropy

Fotolanthropy is an amazing website full of tons of positive and inspiring stories--stories that are part film, part photography and part philanthropy. Photographers and filmmakers donate their time and talents to share true stories of amazing people and families. The story of the Evans family is incredibly touching and should be watched with a box of tissue. You can watch the slideshow and read the entire back story here.

Breast Cancer Hope

This article may be a bit outdated since it was published late last year, but it's great information for October since it's breast cancer awareness month. The Journal of the National Cancer Institute reports that researchers have found that a diet high in colorful fruits and vegetables is directly correlated to a reduced risk of breast cancer. Now women can be proactive about fighting breast cancer before it begins. For the full report, click here.

Hero Dog

Over the weekend in Los Angeles, this beautiful girl was named the top dog at the 2013 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards. Check out the American Humane Association website for the full press release, where you can read more about this heroic pit bull and the other finalists.

Tiny Superheroes

TinySuperheroes is super special company that may have started only about 14 months ago, but in that super short time they have made over 1,700 personalized capes for children who are facing serious illnesses or living with special needs. They've been featured by every news outlet imaginable in the last week, but their original story was shared on ABC News last month. You can also read more or sponsor a tiny superhero on the TinySuperheroes website.

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Uncle Bill

This video from NBC's Today Show is especially heartwarming during this period of political turmoil in our country. At a point when Republicans and Democrats absolutely cannot find a way to get along, former President George W. Bush's daughter proves that we can all be family. Watch her comments about the Clintons during a Save the Children event that she emceed earlier this week.

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Unlikely Love

Although this story came from the UK earlier this week, it's a sweet story filled with hope. When a British single mother was in treatment for leukemia and had to be transported to the hospital regularly, she found in love in her ambulance driver, and they are now planning their wedding. For the full story, visit the Gazette Live website.

Kindr

Want to help make the world a kinder place? Now there's an app for that--seriously. The brand new app called Kindr is an easy way to send compliments to your friends. Check out the details in an article from The Huffington Post and then download Kindr from the iTunes app store.

A Lift From Locals

This week in Kansas City, the CBS affiliate KCTV 5 shared how a local business owner received an unexpected and unique economic boost. When his business was threatened due to road construction, a nearby congregation took it upon themselves to become regular patrons. Click here for the full story.

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Subway Heroes

No one ever really knows how they will react in a life-threatening situation, especially when faced with saving a complete stranger. Last week several courageous men in Boston acted in a way that most people would hope to--they jumped onto the subway track to help a fellow passenger. The full story is available from the Boston Herald website, and the surveillance video from the station is below.

Brotherly Love

The evening news anchors from Oklahoma City's CBS affiliate KWTV shared an incredible story last week about a letter they received from a 10-year-old viewer. This kindhearted little boy had a simple request: please ask the rest of the viewers if he could borrow a jogging stroller so he could push his disabled big brother in a 5K. Read about his selflessness in the full story, and check out him competing with his brother in the updated story as well.

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K9s For Warriors

Earlier this month the website Vetstreet.com featured an article about an organization called K9s for Warriors that matches veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder with service dogs who can help them feel at ease when venturing out into public. K9s for Warriors has only been around since 2011, but 83 veteran-canine pairs have already graduated from the program.For the full article, click here.

Robot Arm

Last week, engineering students at Rice University were able to test out an amazing robot arm they created for a design competition. Although they received the class credit for the project several semesters ago, they have persisted in the execution of their plan for two years because it will benefit a very special teenager in the Houston area. Read the full story here on the Rice University website.

Bat Boy

Being a major league bat boy at 30 years old might seem odd, but for one Cincinnati Reds fan, it was a dream come true. When an Ohio native with Down's Syndrome won the opportunity to be honorary bat boy for a night in 2012, he was such an inspiration to the team they invited him back for several more games and gave him a permanent job with the organization. A recent episode of E:60 on ESPN featured the complete story, but this week ABC News featured it as well.

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Never Too Late

A local NBC station in Waterloo, Iowa shared a great story this week about a woman who went back and finished high school--at age 99. She's living proof that it's never too late to reach your life goals! For the full story from The Huffington Post, click here.

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Celebration Of Love

When an Atlanta woman cancelled her wedding only 40 days before the big event, her parents were faced with a big decision: lose all the money they'd already deposited on the reception, or use the venue and dinner for another purpose. They generously chose to host a big celebration for 200 homeless people in the area. Click here for the full story and an interview with the couple from NPR, or click here for pictures of the event from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Mane Event

Pittsburg Steelers star safety Troy Polamalu has the most recognizable hair in the NFL, which he normally keeps long in tribute to his Samoan heritage. His hair has been the star of many shampoo commercials and hasn't been cut for about 10 years--but that will all change in November. Polamalu will be cutting his hair next month on Veterans Day and is raising money in advance to support the VFW. For the full story, visit the Steelers fan website, www.behindthesteelcurtain.com. Everyone can get involved through the VFW Mane Event website as well.

Promising Research

This video was actually posted many months ago since it's about one of the 2012 winners of the Google Science Fair, but it's still an amazing achievement for a researcher--especially for one who is only 17. It's also sort of timely because tonight the winners for the 2013 fair will be announced. These kids who are changing the world through their scientific discoveries are truly inspiring!

Samaritan's Purse

Samaritan's Purse is a big organization with humanitarian relief programs all over the world. Their volunteers are there to help whenever natural disasters strike, and the flooding in Colorado is no exception. They have mobilized and equipped hundreds of volunteers to provide emergency aid to victims of this flood.  For the full story from their website and more information about their organization, click here. 

Football And Flooding

The catastrophe in Colorado has displaced thousands, caused millions in damage, and put life on hold for the residents of the 17 flooded counties. When the Colorado Buffaloes football game was postponed last weekend because of the massive rains, the team used it as an opportunity to serve the community. They spent their day feeding those students forced out of a nearby housing complex. For the full story from the Boulder Daily Camera, click here.

Dairy Queen Does Good

Yesterday a story about a 19-year-old manager at a Minnesota Dairy Queen was all over the Internet--and for good reason. Not only did this young man have the courage to stand up to a belligerent woman who had taken money from a visually impaired customer, he was kind enough to repay the customer with his own money. It's great that someone who witnessed the event took the time to share the story with the store's owner. Read the full story from TheBlaze.com here.

Honesty Rewarded

On Sunday the Boston Police Department reported that a homeless man had turned in a backpack he found containing over $41,000 in cash and traveler's checks. His integrity was so admirable, and thankfully he was recognized for his honesty. A complete stranger from Virginia started an online campaign to raise reward money for the honest gentleman. It's been a huge success, as NPR reported Wednesday morning. At that point over $64,000 had been raised to help this homeless man start a new life, and the money is still coming in. Here's the story from a local Boston station.

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A Free Light In The Attic

The work of author, poet and cartoonist Shel Silverstein has been bringing joy to kids for over 40 years; his children's books have sold over 20 million copies. Last week a Boston man published 35 short songs based on poems in Silverstein's popular book, A Light in the Attic. They were intended as a gift for his young daughter, but he's sharing his talents with the rest of the world too--for free. You can listen to or download the whole album here.

Basketball Phenom

Highlight reels of young basketball players on YouTube are plentiful, but there aren't many highlight reels like this one. This kid has been featured recently on ABC News, CBS Sports, and ESPN, to name a few. He's also been offered a spot on the Florida basketball team as a preferred walk on. Oh yeah--and he only has one hand. Check out some highlights and definitely click on one of the full stories from the links above.

Emergency Room Kindess

Kindspring.org is an amazing online community where people share stories and ideas of very simple random acts of kindness from all over the world. There are over 34,000 stories of kindness that have been shared on their website! Over the weekend someone shared a story of how they spread a tiny bit of joy in a hospital emergency room by randomly adding money to the vending machine. Click here for the full story--and beware of the inadvertent smiling that may result from reading other recent submissions!