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Police Officer Praised for Answering 911 Call to Save Missing Teddy Bear for Boy With Autism
When a 12-year-old boy with autism was frantic to find his missing teddy bear, this compassionate cop was more than happy to help to answer his call.
Ex-NFL Player Faces His Fear of Water By Building a Boat and Sailing Across Lake Michigan for Charity
Even though he has no experience with rowing, this former pro-footballer is determined to make the voyage in order to raise money for charity.
Woman Quits Successful City Career So She Can Live in the Woods With Over 100 Rescued Animals
Even though she had been enjoying a successful career as a wedding photographer, Daria Pushkareva had always longed for something more.
Watch the Sweet Moment When a Police Officer Soothes Frightened Student With Muppet Song
A school security guard is being praised for sharing a heartwarming moment of kindness and patience with a frightened middle school student last week.
Meaghan...
Fifth Graders Launch Their Own Kindness Club at School – and Bullied Kids Are Already Benefiting
Kindness is seeping into the classrooms and corridors of an elementary school in Minnesota thanks to a group of fifth-graders.
The kids at Parker Elementary School started...
Rather Than Hiding Treasures in a Trophy Room, NBA Legend is ‘Selling It All’ for Underprivileged Kids
“When it comes to choosing between storing a championship ring in a room, or providing kids with an opportunity ... the choice is pretty simple.”
Dog Goes From Digging Through Trash to Being Featured in a Hollywood Movie—and Happy Ever After
No one imagined a malnourished mutt would go from sifting through trash to being adored on the silver screen with millions of new fans.
Amateur Cyclist Completes Toughest Stage of Tour de France Without a Seat– and He Did it for Charity
This 52-year-old amateur cyclist completed the most grueling stage of the Tour de France in just two hours – and he did it without ever sitting down.
Buddhist Poker Player Donates All $600,000 of His Winnings to Charity
Despite how gambling is generally at odds with religion, this Buddhist poker player is making up for it by donating his winnings to charity.
Uber Driver Stumbles Into Gift of New Hands For His 11-Year-old Daughter After Picking Up Engineering Student
LISTEN to this story in our podcast, told by The Good News Guru (the GNN Founder) on Friday’s radio broadcast with Ellen K on KOST-103.5 — Or, READ the story below… (Subscribe...
Boy Thought to Be Nonverbal Can Speak After Dentist Discovers He is Simply ‘Tongue-Tied’
A 6-year-old boy's life has been utterly transformed as a result of his dentist thinking to look under his tongue.
Photos of 75-Year-Old Volunteer Napping With Cats Hauls in Funds to Run Sanctuary for a Year
These sweet pictures of an older volunteer napping with cats have garnered enough donations to run the animal sanctuary for an entire year.
World’s First Pay-What-You-Can Grocery Store! It Saves Food Otherwise Destined for Trash
The initiative was started by a chef who was tired of seeing perfectly good food end up in landfills.
Teacher Carries 60-Pound Student on Her Back, Not Wanting Anyone to Be Left Out of Camping Trip
Not only that, the teacher shelled out $300 of her own money so she could carry the student for the entirety of the weekend trip.
School Bus Driver is Being Hailed For Calmly Handling Collision With Semitrailer
It can be hard to maintain a cool head under pressure—but especially difficult to stay calm in a situation like the one Tammy Cummings...
After Spending Years Trying to Cut Autistic Boy’s Hair, Compassionate Barber Has Breakthrough
Not only was she finally able to give the boy a full haircut, but she is now able to comfortably host dozens of other clients just like Jordie Rowland.
High School Wrestler With Down Syndrome Finishes His Final Season Totally Undefeated
Cedric was invited to join the wrestling team when he was in 8th grade – and he's been a force to be reckoned with ever since.
Santa With Autism is Making Sure That No Child is Missing Out
This Santa knows what it's like to deal with sensory issues during the holidays – so he's making sure that other kids don't miss out on the fun.
How to Raise Your Kids to Have Self-Esteem – 8 Tips and Tricks
It is vitally important that parents instill a positive sense of self in their children. If the youngsters develop appropriate self-esteem, they will have...
Anonymous Group of Adults Secretly Watches Over Struggling Youth of Their Town
Every good deed should be applauded, but some people simply don't want the attention that comes with the spotlight – but they still yearn...