NFL star Andre Johnson gives at risk kids a shopping spree
The man, the myth, the legend, Andre Johnson, is not only a big time superstar wide receiver for the Texans, but he also has a big heart. Check out the size of that receipt in the picture! Have you even purchased that many items at Toys R Us? He startedContinue Reading
Man rebuilds 1,360 acre forest in India
“Molai” is what the locals call him. This nickname is derived from the Indonesian term “mulai” which means “to begin”. How did Jadav “Molai” Payeng become a hero? It all started in 1979 when he was only 16 years old. A devastating flood washed away a large portion of forestContinue Reading
A day without a single violent crime in New York City
On Monday, 11/26/2012, New York City residents enjoyed a whole day without a single violent crime. “It is unusual in a city of 8 million people, but we never read that much into one day,” said Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Browne. He said it was the “first time in memoryContinue Reading
Two NFL cheerleaders shave heads and raise money in support of coach with leukemia
The Indianapolis Colt’s head coach Chuck Pagano is feeling the love and support from the cheerleaders. Pagano, is currently going under chemotherapy treatments for leukemia and has lost his hair. He has support from the sidelines! The Colt’s mascot, Blue, challenged all cheerleaders asking if any would shave their headsContinue Reading
Chicago man wins lottery while helping with Hurricane Sandy cleanup
When you do a good deed, you do not expect any monetary value in return. The planets were aligned for John Turner, a water mitigation and restoration technician for National Catastrophe Solutions of Chicago. He went to New Jersey on November 4th, 2012 to help work on the Hurricane SandyContinue Reading
NYPD Officer gives homeless man shoes – photo goes viral
NYPD Officer Lawrence DePrimo has touched the world with a simple act of kindness. It was a cold November evening in NYC. Officer DePrimo was on duty when he saw a homeless man sitting in front of the Sketchers store in Times Square. The man didn’t have any shoes orContinue Reading
Read and Feed helps low income elementary school kids in North Carolina
Every once in a while you come across a special organization that is formed to make a real difference in a community. Read and Feed is that wonderful group. The Reed and Feed non-profit organization was created in 2006. Their one objective is “To bridge the gaps of reading deficienciesContinue Reading
Kale is an amazing superfood which fights cancer and increases longevity
What is kale? It’s that green leafy vegetable that many people ignore in the produce section. What’s so special about it? Well we’re glad that you asked! Cancer fighting – it contains organosulphur compounds which have been proven to be effective against fighting cancer. Studies have shown that animals thatContinue Reading
Grocery store owner retires and gives ownership to his employees
Talk about giving back! Joe Lueken, owner of Lueken’s Village Foods is retiring and is giving ownership of his three stores to his 400 employees. He is doing this wonderful move despite several large offers from national grocery store chains. The Lueken’s Village Foods website describes how Joe is transferringContinue Reading
Kid turns an idea into a 2 million person worldwide charity
Anyone at any time, no matter how big or small, shape or size or color, can make a difference. That is a fact. Craig Kielburger is living proof. At the age of 11, Craig started what would become not just a single charity, but a worldwide movement. It all beganContinue Reading