Everyday Heroes
Man Loads Grill in Truck to Help Tornado Victims
On the evening of December 10, sections of the South and Midwest were ravaged by a series of nasty thunderstorms that birthed a total of 69 tornadoes—one of which traveled over 100 miles and jumped four state lines. Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois,...
Elderly Couple Lights Up the UK’s Darkest Village
Avril and Christopher Rowlands moved to their two-story home in Inkberrow, Worcs all the way back in 1978. To commemorate the occasion, the couple bought a fir at their local garden center for £6. The sapling was supposed to bring curb appeal to their home. 43 years...
Loyal Customer Gifts Home to Her Favorite Dunkin’ Employee
Good customer service makes a lasting impression. When Suzanne Burke started going to her local Dunkin Donuts drive-thru before work on a regular basis, she certainly expected the baseline kindness good workers usually provide. She did not expect to make a friend....
Teens Volunteer to Help Elderly with Leaf Removal
Thanksgiving is about more than gathering around a feast of excellent food that you only get to enjoy a handful of times a year. The purpose of the holiday is in the name: giving thanks for the things you have, and maybe giving something to people who need it. A group...
13-Year-Old Uses his “Make-A-Wish” to Feed the Homeless Every Month for a Year
Abraham Olagbegi is not your typical boy in more ways than one. In 2020, he was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder at the age of 12. Over the course of an already difficult year, Olagbegi was forced to undergo a bone marrow transplant and an intense chemotherapy...
D-Day Veteran Returns from France After Completing his “Final Mission”
Harry Billinge was a fresh-faced 18-year-old when he served with the 59th Independent Squadron of the Royal Engineers in 1944. His life was punctuated by his experience serving during World War II, but there is one experience in particular that resonates deeply with...
Celebrity Giving
LeBron James’ Public School Opens its Doors
Credit: Money Inc When one thinks of LeBron James, his prominent role as a basketball player immediately comes to mind. He is not only one of the most famous players in his sport in the United States, but arguably one of the most famous athletes in the world. Perhaps...
Gal Gadot Surprises Children’s Hospital Dressed as Wonder Woman
Back in early 2017, many couldn’t fathom that a superhero film not only headlined by a woman, but directed by a woman, would be successful. The release of Wonder Woman proved all those nonbelievers horribly wrong. After the critical acclaim and box office success of...
Bruce Springsteen Abandons Script to Address Border Crisis
In October of 2017, Bruce Springsteen began a concert residency on Broadway, aptly titled: Springsteen on Broadway. It was initially a six week run, but with the dramatic success of ticket sales and issues with scalpers, the show has been extended an additional three...
Ellen DeGeneres Is Creating A Better and Kinder World Everyday
When you win a Presidential Medal of Freedom it means you have done something moderately brilliant in your career. Ellen DeGeneres, recipient of the 2016 Presidential Medial of Freedom that was awarded by President Obama, is an inspiration to millions every day thanks...
Ten Celebrities Who Use Their Fame For Great Causes
"With great power comes great responsibility." - The Amazing Spiderman We don't often talk about the responsibility celebrities are faced with when it comes to handling their fame. Because despite the fact that they are everyday people, celebrities are front and...
Kristen Bell and Friends Get Stranded In a Hotel Thanks to Hurricane Irma: A Good Time Ensues
Getting stuck in a hotel force to wait out a hurricane may not be your idea of a good time but getting stuck with Kristen Bell? Well, let's say that the star of Spartan, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Frozen proved to be a treat for the many elderly and other folks...