Your Daily Uplift with Matthew Reid: Recent Episodes
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Host Matthew Reid introduces you to The Most Amazing Person on the Planet Today! FEEL the UPLIFT as Matt shares the inspiring stories of some amazing people who are accomplishing big things and making a difference in our world! It’s two minutes of FEEL GOOD every day. Know someone we should feature? Tell us about them: upliftradio@gmail.com Please include your name and contact information.
They received a one million dollar bonus and gave it away to help sick children.
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This amazing 13 year old bravely battled a rare form of cancer and then, when someone reached out to bless him, he insisted on using it to bless others.
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This high school freshman’s latest invention solves a big problem in the coolest of ways and earned her the title of America’s Top Young Scientist.
More: The Week
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A 20-something Tik-Toker raised over 6 figures to help an elderly co-worker retire.
More: Global News
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This organization built ELEVEN new homes to bless 11 deserving Veterans and their families.
More: Veterans United
🙏🇺🇸 Thank YOU to all who’ve served, or are serving!
[from the archives]
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18 year old Boston Celtics fan jumped into the Charles River to save a drowning man on his way home from a game.
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This 83 year old hiker walked into the history books, becoming the oldest person to hike the 2000-mile Appalachian Trail.
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These two middle schoolers showed leadership qualities — staying calm under pressure and helping save their bus driver during a medical emergency.
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These high school football players showed love and compassion to a rival after a big game.
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This man’s unique hobby helped a retired senior citizen get his missing medal back!
More: Good News Network
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This landlord’s empathetic act of kindness left this tenant in tears.
More: Mirror UK
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She put her career on hold to raise four kids, now this Texas grandmother is back in the captain’s chair.
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This man’s act of kindness was a real surprise for a second grader and his family.
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This 7th Grader made a bold stand and a generous act after his best friend was being bullied at school.
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Despite having very little herself, this woman still gives so much to others.
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This Dad didn’t let anything stop him from being there for his son!
More: USA Today
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The woman took time to hear this homeless man’s story and that ended up saving his life.
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This 12-year old artist just won a prestigious Humanitarian award after donating the proceeds of his paintings to help kids with cancer.
More: KETV OmahaArt By Arsh
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She’s not out of high school, but in to the history books.
More: ABC 7
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This young father in Jamaica shared a simple, but brilliant, idea for a beautiful thing all parents must read.
More: Pinterest
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This Texas 10-year old set a goal of raising half a million books to share his love of reading with kids in need.
More: Texas Monthly
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Fifty days after giving birth while in a coma, this Mom was finally able to meet her son. [From the archives]
More: 13 WTHRUpdate: Autumn made it home!
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These ER nurses fell in love during the pandemic and their fairytale in the worst of times reached new heights with an epic surprise.
More: Southern Living10/2022: BIG UPDATE!
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Meet the college golfer — and student — who’s 63 years old and thriving in both roles.
More: CNN
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Like many of us, it took a few tries for this amazing dog to find his calling, but now he’s living a life of purpose and helping a lot of people.
More: Oregon LiveYouTube
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He couldn’t walk until he was 4 years old, but this amazing you man with Downs Syndrome just ran into the history books.
More: Today Show
UPDATE: Chris competed at Kona for the Ironman World Championship! And says his next goal is running 6 marathons next year.
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This mayor took “serving your constituents” to the next level, he saved an entire family with a split second to spare.
More: WALB 10 News
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This Mom’s care and concern inspired an act of generosity from her 7yo son, which spurred her to do something big, that moved people all across the country to help too — it’s a truly beautiful thing.
More: TikTok
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He’s 86 years old and just broke a record he set last year; his mission — to inspire others.
More: The Mainichi
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After seeing a need in his community this man donated $40,000, but felt that wasn’t enough — so he started his own charity to help even more families in need. [from the archives]
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This First Grader saw a need and did what he could to meet it and his thoughtful act of kindness is truly beautiful.
More: Your Daily Uplift
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These men and women load up their gear, hop in their vehicles and drive straight toward danger to help people they’ve never met, just because they can. they are the best of America.
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When this Dad saw a need in his community, he stepped up in the only way he knew how — with total luxury and style! [from the archives]
More: NY Post
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A typical traffic stop turned into a house call and in home install after this officer pulled over a distraught man in need of some technical support.
More: The Detroit News h/t: Noelle Gray
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This reporter became the news when he risked his own safety to rescue a woman who ended up being a nurse on her way to work at the local hospital during the height of Hurricane Ian.
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This man’s daring rescue was like a Hollywood action movie, only real life — you’ve gotta hear him tell his story.
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This inspiring 21 year old CEO and Founder of a small recycling business didn’t let autism,
and other intellectual and mental health challenges stop him from becoming an entrepreneur.
More: New York Post
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At 17, he was ready to smash the record as the youngest pilot to fly solo around the world, but covid delayed his record breaking flight with just 18 days to spare. [from the archives]
More: BBC News
UPDATE: Travis is now a student at Emory Rddle Aeronautical University in Florida working on an ePlane.
UPDATE 2: The Guinness World Record for “the youngest person to circumnavigate the world solo in an aircraft” has been broken by 17 year old Mack Rutherford.
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Today we salute 20 years of feel good stories that could’ve even rewritten about this actor and 16 time World Champion who basically holds a world record in kindness.
More: The Guardian
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This man took inventory of his life when he turned 29 years old and became so overwhelmed with gratitude, he’s spending the whole year giving back with 30 Acts Of Kindness by his 30th birthday.
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This daughter worked hard to overcome a very difficult challenge and Mom’s wisdom and love was looking out for her along the way.
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This woman got 100X return on her lunch investment, but did the right thing and saved a stranger’s job in the process.
More: WSB-TV Atlanta
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A distraught student returning home after her first year at college was helped out by a small act of kindness from two strangers that made a big difference.
More: Business Insider
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This drive thru worker saved a woman and her baby from a car-jacking in progress, and it’s not the first time he saved someone in that same parking lot!
More: WKRG-TV
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22yo Amazon driver saves a family of 7 from burning house, including a mom and her baby, three other children, a grandmother - and he even grabbed the family's two dogs and got them out too.
More: NY Post
h/t:Tl Tim McNicholas / CBS 2 New York
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This author spent two decades searching for the amazing teacher who helped him learn to read and write English in 2nd Grade.
More: Good News Network
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This 4th year veterinary student took a semester off to spend some time with his grandmother, 7 years and 50,000 miles later — they have quite an adventure story to tell.
More: Fox & FriendsH/T: Angelica Stabile / Fox News
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He grabbed the gear, sprinted across the pitch and launched a perfect toss to help save a fan.
More: Daily Mail UK
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21 years ago, rookie pilot Lt. Heather Penney took off on what she believed would be her final flight. Prepared and expecting to make the ultimate sacrifice to stop Flight 93 from reaching the US Capitol.
More: Sandboxx
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Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was an extraordinary woman who left her mark on history and a massive hole in the heart of people of Brittain and millions around the world.
More: CBS News
7 Things You Might Not Know About Queen Elizabeth II
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This man works the drive-thru at a fast food restaurant, but his real job is spreading joy and encouraging the people who come through.
More: Be Inspired
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The 25yo guy gave a blind man the shoes off his feet, which turned into a bigger blessing for 20 seniors.
More: The Week
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A 50 year old woman is alive today thanks to the courage and fast actions of six high school friends and football teammates. Nice job Treyvon Adams, Antwion Carey, Alto Moore, Tyson Brown, Cesar Parker and Messiah Daniels from the Rome, GA HS Football Team.
More: ABC 11
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This man was a hero years ago, getting others to safety at his own peril; now he returns to the same spot to give back and do some more good.
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They say a painting is worth a thousand words, and although she paid 40 Euros for it, listen to see why this woman calls it a treasure. [from the archives]
More: @goodnews_movement
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This little bakery owner raised over $70,000 in one weekend for a cause close to her heart, and helped protect some of the people she loves most. [from the archives]
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A brave toddler was devastated after a selfish stranger stole her favorite thing right out of the family’s front yard, but a selfless stranger made a huge sacrifice to save the day.
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This 21 year old barista was called upon to help deliver a baby in the Starbucks bathroom in between lattes and Frappuccinos.
More: Inside Edition
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This Ohio dad went to great lengths to help make sure his two kids with special needs could thrive as adults.
More: The Denver Channel
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The 5 year old boy walked over 2000 miles, through 14 states with his mom and dad on the Appalachian Trail. [from the archives]
More: USA Today
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This manager was closely tuned in to what was happening in his restaurant and, as a result, was able to move quickly to help a man having a medical emergency in the drive-thru. [from the archives]
More: The News Herald
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While her parents took a walk during a family beach outing, this 16 year old girl swam the length of 12 Olympic pools and dove 12 feet to the bottom of the lake to rescue a stranger!
More: The Record
Update: Jamey has since been honored with the Carnegie Medal from the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission and the Silver Medal for Bravery from the Royal Canadian Humane Association for her heroism. The now 17 year old High School senior keeps in touch with the man she saved and has received calls of gratitude from his sister and friends.
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This 24 year old sports fanatic gave up his tickets to a big playoff game — ends up being gifted tickets to the finals AND saving someone’s life. [from the archives]
More: Sky NewsUpdate:His Sacrifice Did Save A Life!
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This teenager thought his neighbor was made at him for dribbling a basketball day and night, but he was actually in for a big surprise.
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This man helps his blind friend “see” a professional soccer match in a truly beautiful way. [from the archives]
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This teenager was a hero on thin ice, putting himself in danger to save two strangers. [from the archives]
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One consistently awesome drive-thru worker, plus one thoughtful and appreciative customer — equals an unbelievable story and one life-changing gift. [from the archives]
More: WCPO Cincinnati 9 News
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This woman knew something was wrong when her Mom didn’t send her Wordle results to her, ended up saving her life. [from the archives]
More: Daily Mail
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She failed math in the second grade and is now a World Record holder, solving problems an MIT engineering student would be working on — in her head.
More: Bay News 9
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This hero teen gave his life savings to a young boy he never met, who was fighting the same cancer as him.
More: Family of boy he helped, Jacob Jones, pays tribute to Rhys
The Update**we hoped wouldn’t come.
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This young athlete demonstrated incredible sportsmanship and some major league kindness.
More: Bleacher ReportSee the pitch and the moment
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He rescued this cat and 4 years later, she returned the favor.
More: NBC News
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This US Army veteran is now serving his fellow vets by following his passion and making a difference for many.
More: Fox NewsMeat Therapy BBQBoot CampaignYou MatterH/T: Fox & Friends Weekend | Fox News
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Next time somebody asks, “so, what’d you do over your summer break,” this soon-to-be college freshman has a pretty amazing answer.
More: The Denver Channel
H/T: KMGH Denver 7 News / Jason Greunauer
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This grandmother came out of retirement and saved summer for a bunch of kids in her hometown.
MORE: News Nation / Yahoo H/T: Morning In America, Taylor Delandro, Adrienne Bankert
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This 17 year old helped save 18 people in his building with some quick thinking and an out-of-the-box solution to a dire situation.
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An overheard conversation led to this man making a sacrifice and very kind gesture for two strangers.
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This second grader was playing in the pool one minute and saving a 3 year old ‘s life the next.
More: New York Post H/T: Good Morning America
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This 28 year old fought off a crocodile with her bare hands to save her identical twin sister and most certainly saved her life.
More: BBC
Keep Georgia and Melissa in your thoughts and prayers as they are, understandably, suffering from PTSD i’m the aftermath of these attacks. Our hearts are with you brave women!
Update: The Mirror[From the archives June 2021]
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3 years earlier, this single mom’s Uber passenger changed her life with kindness — in exchange for a promise, which she has made good on. [From the archives]
More: People
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This man showed kindness to a neighbor after a beautiful exchange that demonstrated trust, kindness and respect.
More: TikTok
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Police Sergeant helped some cool kids cool down on one of the hottest days of the year. We’re just wondering did she said, “Freeze!” before handing out the ice pops? Well done Sgt. Zipp!
More: Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office
H/T: Chief Susan Rathbun
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Big update on the heroic rescuer of 5 children from a burning building that we told you about last week (Episode 61.) You won’t believe what 17,000 strangers have done for HIM now.
More: TMZ
A GoFundMe on his behalf has now raised over $550,000. Nick Bostic told the whole, wild story to ABC News, including how he smashed a window and jumped out of it with a six-year-old girl. Here's the video.H/T:: ABC News
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This teenager was in the right place, at the right time, with the right skills and the courage to do something. He helped save a pilot who crashed into the ocean about 90 feet off the shore.
More: PeopleUpdate: Jake Shaffer is 15 years old and was assisted by his friend and fellow junior lifeguard, 15 year old Aiden Arie. (Thanks to Inside Edition for the added information.)
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She was in a tough spot, in the midst of a family tragedy, when a famous stranger reached out and wanted to help. And you won’t believe what he did 10 years ago for 3 kids who lost their parents.
More: Daily Mail
The Truth About J.J. Watt
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She used her platform and influence to spread a little love and joy, spending nine hours in an unclaimed baggage store tracking down lost items, buying them back and sending them off to their owners.
More: Yahoo H/T: Hopescope #HopeAllen #HopeScope #LostLuggage #UnclaimedBaggage #LostBaggage
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This talented pilot and American hero earned a spot on the famed Blue Angels squadron — and in the history books — as the long overdue first woman to join the elite group.
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It started with a free drum lesson when he was 6 and now, ten years later, he can play well over 100 instruments (117 and counting!)
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It was the most beautiful reunion, after this father searched for his missing son every day — for 24 years. [From the archives]
More: New York Post
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This man risked it all to save 4 strangers, then ended up in the hospital after he ran back into the flames and made a daring rescue of a young girl.
More: Fox 59
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This man rescued a runaway puppy on his way to a dog show, found her family and returned her the same day with a third place ribbon, as well!
More: Metro.co.uk
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The actor befriended a 6th Grader who’d had a rough year, sending him a handwritten letter of encouragement and some signed movie memorabilia.
More: Fox News Entertainment
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This incredible 72 year old woman just earned her third Guinness World Record but has a much more important mission on her mind.
More: News 18
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Over 300 specially trained “lifeguard dogs” patrol Italy’s beaches and these 3 dogs saved 14 people in one afternoon.
More: CNN
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She started a business at the age of 5 and just opened a brick and mortar store this weekend, all to benefit charities in her home state.
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This 16 year old watched a car crash into the state’s most alligator-infested river, then jumped in and saved all three girls AND the police officer who had dived in to help!
More: https://www.wlox.com/video/2022/07/06/moss-point-honors-teen-officer-who-rescued-girls-pascagoula-river/
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Photographers need a good eye, but this one has a great heart, as well, and rallied an entire town to save this couple’s wedding day.
More: The Guardian
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An amazing teacher in Hawaii found inspiration for one of her students in an unexpected place which, in turn, inspired her—and now—it’s a labor of love helping kids everywhere.
More: Boards 4 Buddies #skateboards #surfgear #skis #boards4buddies #zachmiller #hawaii #maui #kulaelementary #encinitas
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This teenage boy was playing catch with his Dad in the park when he noticed little Oliver, a beautiful differently-abled 3-year-old boy, watching intently. What the teen did next made Oliver so happy, touched his Mom’s heart and inspired us all.
More: MOM’S VIDEO (TikTok)Follow Oliver’s story: @mrs.buckingham
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Season Two begins with one from the archives we thought was perfect for the 4th of July. This 96 year old Michigan man served our country during WWII as a navigator on the B17 Flying Fortress planes flying out of England and honored America in a beautiful way at a professional baseball game.
More: VIDEODeb Moore interviewed Mr. Pylman extensively in 2012. Their fascinating and informative hour-long conversation can be viewed HERE.Special Thanks: West Michigan Whitecaps Baseball Team
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He risked his life to save a stranger which inspired a stranger to help him!
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H/T: Associated Press, WGN News
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This super inspiring quadriplegic man walked for the first time in 22 years this month, continues to work tirelessly to advance mobility solutions, and is now a race car driver once again after climbing the hill at the year’s Goodwood Festival.
More: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220624005392/en/Arrow-Electronics-Returns-to-Goodwood-for-the-Iconic-Festival-of-Speed-Hillclimb
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Back in March I highlighted this man on my radio show as he gave away free gas to people in his hometown of Chicago — and he’s given away a lot more since and plans to keep helping his fellow Chicagoans.
More: https://newschannel20.com/amp/news/local/chicago-millionaire-donates-200000-worth-of-free-gas-to-drivers-willie-wilson
Update: He’s giving away a million dollars in groceries TODAY (6/29) and will give away another million in gas on July 9th.
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She’s served her community every day for the last 57 years so the whole town just threw a parade for her.
More: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2022/06/20/claire-bauman-cherry-hill-crossing-guard-retires/?amp
H/T: Matt Petrillo / CBS 3 Philadelphia
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When the school bus driver passed out, this 11 year old didn’t freak out — he quickly and calmly stopped the bus moments before it crashed.
More: https://www.wkyc.com/amp/article/news/local/summit-county/twinsburg-school-bus-driver-incident-student-hero-sujaan-singh/95-6d595880-37f9-43e3-a95c-0f2f2880ae30
H/T: Brandon Simmons / Ryan Haidet / WKYC 3 News
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This thoughtful bus driver slows down so the sweet elementary school students on board can wave and cheer as they pass this woman every day.
More: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CUWZLIujr99/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D
H/T: Sandy Reichert
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This Russian journalist won a Nobel Peace Prize last year for speaking truth to power for decades, gave the prize money to charity and then sold the award to help Ukrainian children — you won’t believe how much money he’s donating.
More: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/dmitry-muratov-nobel-auction-ukraine-intl-scli/index.html
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17-year-old future Marine saves a young woman’s life
More: https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/17-year-old-anthony-zhongor-dives-into-great-south-bay-saves-woman-who-had-driven-into-the-water/
H/T: Carolyn Gus off / CBS 2 New York / FOX 5 NY
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This man rallied his community to solve a problem only they could fix.
More: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2021/10/30/louisiana-high-school-dads-bring-calm-campus-after-fights-arrests/6197862001/
Video: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/dads-help-curb-violence-at-louisiana-high-school/
Inspiring Others: https://wset.com/amp/news/nation-world/dads-on-duty-fathers-are-taking-it-upon-themselves-to-patrol-schools-and-its-working-chesterfield-county-virginia-jimmy-josh-carter-student-safety-violence-monitor
H/T: USA Today / Steve Hartman / CBS News
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This 11-year-old made life — and lunch — better for his classmates and the entire district.
More: https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/taco-day-now-includes-lettuce-at-springfield-schools-after-request-from-5th-grader/
H/T: Jillian Andrew’s / WWLP News 22 Springfield, MA
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This brave teenager has battled cancer for 4 years and just lived out his dream of going through Marine boot camp at Parris Island, SC.
More: https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/ohio-teen-spinal-cancer-honorary-marine
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This man is intentionally losing money to help his customers and community.
More: https://www.azfamily.com/2022/06/09/phoenix-gas-station-owner-sells-cheaper-gas-help-others/
H/T: Michael Raimondi / AZ Family / 3TV CBS 5
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This woman rose above childhood trauma and personal loss to make the world a better place — just like she promised herself she would.
More: Twilight Wish104yo Bertha & the penguin H/T: CBS News New York
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This man put his own life in danger to rescue a co-worker from the other side of the world.
More: https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/quincy-man-travels-into-ukraine-rescue-co-worker-family/TE437P3DCRDTRBN5TIVPC3XDZE/?outputType=amp
H/T: Boston 25 News / Jason Law
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A stranded motorist was surprised by this stranger’s kindness.
More: https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/01/04/us/virginia-trucker-food-stranded-motorists/index.html
UPDATE: Two big updates on this story, we found out Jean is a Marine —- and was gifted a year’s worth of breakfasts for his kindness.
H/T: CNN
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This man’s granddaughter worked hard to right a wrong that he suffered more than half a century ago.
More: https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2022/02/08/telling-alaskas-story-anchorage-man-has-wrong-made-right-more-than-60-years-later/
H/T: Lauren Maxwell / KTUU Anchorage, AK
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This man’s daughter captured him being awesome and we had to tell the world about it.
See the video HERE
H/T: Marlaina Capetillo and Today Years Old
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Wounded ex-soldier saved the life of a stranger on two different occasions before achieving his dream of summiting Mt. Everest.
More: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ex-soldier-summits-everest-after-27063943
First woman he rescued says “Thank You”
H/T: ITV’s This Morning program
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This 20-something deli worker went above and beyond to make sure these customer’s needs were heard.
More: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/good-news/maryborough-woolies-worker-praised-for-incredible-act/news-story/44ec72b4fc32c906d478bba508517ab0
Making Your Workplace More Inclusive for Deaf and Hearing Impaired People
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For over half his life, this Tennessee 12 year old has been collecting trash out of the Tennessee River — 7 tons of it, so far. He’s also recycled 3,000 pounds of aluminum, written a book, started a non-profit and been a finalist for TIME’s Kid of the Year! [From the archives, originally broadcast earlier this year.)
More: Local 3 News
H/T: Local 3 News / Chattanooga & Tank’s Good News
Cash’s Website
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He’s been making a difference in his community for a third of his life, raising $200 when he was 7 years old, $600 last year and over a thousand dollars this year — all for his favorite cause.
More: https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/outreach/sevens-hero/boise-boy-raises-close-to-2000-for-idaho-humane-society/277-5f990cba-6b56-4956-bb4b-c248b3101fb2
H/T: Maggie O’Mara / KTVB 7 Boise
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Three high school students showed love and leadership, rallying 100 classmates to a beautiful act of kindness.
More: https://kdvr.com/news/high-schoolers-step-in-to-help-after-6th-grader-says-no-one-signed-his-yearbook/
H/T Ashley Michels / FOX 31 Denver
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Congratulations to the Class of 2022 — especially this incredible grandmother who may be the oldest graduate this year and is definitely one of the most impressive. “Don’t let anybody stop you,” is the advice she has for us.
More: https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2022/05/23/betty-sandison-university-of-minnesota/?amp
H/T: Marielle Mohs / WCCO-TV Minneapolis
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She’s two years old with an IQ of 146 and is now the youngest member of Mensa.
More: https://abc7.com/2-year-old-mensa-american-kashe-quest-iq-146/10702553/
H/T: ABC-7 KABC-TV Los Angeles
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An enterprising 8 year old author gets his self-made book onto library shelf, wins award, now has 5 year waiting list and is working on a sequel. [From The Uplift Archives]
More: https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/208/i-always-be-sneaky-boise-eight-year-old-hides-self-made-book-in-library/277-37f87d21-7367-4096-83a7-5151b11b5bbf
H/T: Brian Holmes KTVB 7 News — Boise
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She walked through fire to save them, in fact, she ran INTO the fire for them.
More: https://www.fox13news.com/news/woman-badly-burned-trying-to-save-animals-from-house-fire
Laura’s GoFundMe:
H/T: Kellie Cowan / Fox 13 Tampa Bay
UPDATE: Laura has been released from the ICU and is now recuperating at home!
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We are heartbroken, but still find hope.
More: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/breaking-second-teacher-killed-texas-27057498.amp
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A musical feel good story today featuring five year old prodigy Alberto Cartuccia Cingolani.
The Recital Video: https://youtu.be/QiDzhkqYN4s
More: https://youtu.be/ScNd5z2x3IM
Dad’s YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCRPvmCsdVmELxYA-8zeCxLQ
H/T: TV Centro Marche
Music: Mozart — Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K.545 (Public Domain)
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A fun feel good story that’ll definitely leave you SMILING!
More: https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/mississippi-couple-finds-wisconsin-mans-lost-dentures-in-gulf-shores/amp/
H/T: News 5 WKRG Mobile, AL
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A part time employee went above and beyond for one of his older customers.
More: https://turnto10.com/amp/news/local/market-basket-employee-purchases-groceries-for-76-year-old-customer-in-need
H/T: WJAR-TV Providence
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Pilot passes out, passenger with no previous flight experience lands plane perfectly; pilot survives deadly severe cardiac event.
More (Miracle #1 - Passenger Lands Plane): https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/florida-passenger-lands-plane/index.html
More (Miracle #2 - Pilot Survives): https://www.today.com/news/pilot-midflight-safe-home-hospital-rcna29166
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81 year old saved from drowning by his faithful black lab.
More: https://www.wptv.com/news/treasure-coast/region-st-lucie-county/port-st-lucie/dog-credited-with-saving-mans-life-in-port-st-lucie?_amp=true
H/T: WPTV News
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Six year old super hero saves his baby sister from being hit by a car and the town Fire Department showed up at his house to celebrate his bravery.
More: https://www.fox8live.com/2022/01/20/family-calls-6-year-old-hero-saving-his-baby-sisters-life/
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A mom’s early morning stakeout revealed the identity of the neighborhood good samaritan — the secret garbage man!
More: https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/positivelywisconsin/mystery-garbage-man-in-grand-chute-neighborhood-revealed/amp/
H/T: WFRV TV
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This teacher gets in early every day to greet each student personally with a smile and some encouraging words.
More: https://www.abc27.com/community/something-good/steelton-teacher-praised-for-greeting-students-and-making-them-smile/amp/
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Two female cyclists chased a bike thief into the next county to help a woman they didn’t even know.
More: https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.6019695
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TV Meteorologist reports live from the scene after saving man from burning car on his way into the station for the morning news show.
More: https://flnewsnet.com/news4jax-meteorologist-richard-nunn-is-first-to-arrive-at-crash-scene/
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Daughter reached out to every corner of the country for the perfect gift for her firefighter father father almost 40 years on the force.
More: https://www.kcci.com/amp/article/iowa-womans-tiktok-goes-viral-asking-for-fire-department-shirts-from-all-50-states-for-her-father/39469401
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This man lost a leg in a horrible motorcycle accident, but found the strength to fight and now holds TWO world records.
More: https://www.si.com/.amp/extra-mustard/2022/04/11/egyptian-swimmer-omar-hegazy-breaks-two-guinness-world-records-after-losing-leg
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He put his own life at risk to save a stranger and found his long lost family as a result.
More: https://abc13.com/amp/police-chase-crash-innocent-woman-killed-good-samaritan-johnny-walker/11463073/
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People throughout Minneapolis’ Powderhorn community step in to keep “mom of the neighborhood” from losing her home.
More: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/neighbors-overturn-womans-eviction-pitch-in-to-help-her-become-a-homeowner/?amp
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This man made billions a buck at a time — literally. Well, 99¢ to be exact. And despite inflation rising to 40 year highs, the price of this bargain ain’t budging.
More: https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-iced-tea-keeps-99-cent-can-price-despite-surging-inflation-co-founder-says-consumers-deserve-a-break.amp
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After an amazing life through the first eight and a half decades, she started a new career at the age of 84 and recently retired at 100!
More: https://www.wctv.tv/2022/04/01/oldest-us-active-park-ranger-retires-100/
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A CVS Pharmacist in North Carolina gave her kidney to a customer with months to live.
More: https://www.wxii12.com/article/kernersville-cvs-pharmacist-donates-kidney-to-patient/39244512#
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Parents were called in for a routine assembly, that was anything but… Little did they know they were about o be surprised and blessed big time!
Ferenc Rosztoczy made a difference during his lifetime and continues to change lives even after he left this world.
More: https://www.ky3.com/2022/04/27/entire-third-grade-class-shocked-with-full-ride-college-scholarships-during-assembly/
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An 11 year old raided his piggy bank and wrote a heartfelt letter to let local firefighters know he appreciates them.
More: https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/new-hampshire-boy-donates-piggybank-fire-department-thank-you.amp
He graduated from high school at 9, community college at 11 and is about to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in Theoretical Physics (with a minor in mathematics) from the University of Minnesota where he has been accepted into the Ph.D program.
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Help Elliott: https://gofund.me/f6030c02
More: https://www.fox9.com/news/13-year-old-set-to-graduate-from-u-of-m.amp
This puppy is worth his weight in gold — literally!
More: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/lucky-puppy-digs-up-treasure-26755027
She was in the right place, at the right time, with the rights skills to help save a woman’s life.
More: https://turnto10.com/amp/news/local/she-was-my-guardian-angel-fairhaven-doordasher-saves-customers-life
Homeless barber SERVES his community by giving free haircuts to others experiencing homelessness or hardship.
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More: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/homeless/seattle-street-barber-gives-more-than-just-haircuts/
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