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Boy on 'Race to Kindness' Gives Toys & Food to Kids in Need, Seeks Book Donations to Spread Love of Literacy

Even if the lofty goal of 500,000 books isn't met, Orion has done more to put reading material into the hands of fellow children than most.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  August 11, 2021

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Boy Sets Up 'Donations-Only' Lemonade Stand for Bikers, Raises Money for College Fund and Children's Hospital

The bikers certainly make use of the stop, but local law enforcement and residents have come to support the 8-year-old with big plans, too.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  August 11, 2021

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After Plea for Kidney Donor on Social Media, Stranger Turns Out to Be Perfect Match for Single Mom

'I have stage 5 (end stage) chronic kidney disease. I’m in NEED of a living kidney donor. My kidney function is 14%.'

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  August 9, 2021

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After Thief Steals Tip Jar from Twins' Lemonade Stand, Kind Police Officer Turns It All Around

Though the twins experienced poor behavior from the thief, they learned how to press on and not let one bad experience get the best of them. 

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  August 7, 2021

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Compassionate Officer Buys Homeless Man Shoes After Seeing Him Barefoot During a Rainstorm

'These interactions never make the news. These deeds are just part of any given day for our men and women in blue.'

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  August 6, 2021

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Woman Says She Sparked Chain of Kindness After Buying Homeless Man Water on Dangerously Hot Day

She'd already purchased herself a water bottle, but as soon as she saw the man's state, she turned around and went back inside.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  August 5, 2021

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Waitress Receives Heartbreaking Thank You Note from Recently Widowed Customer: 'I Lost It'

Hindsight has made the waitress wish she'd done more - but perhaps she will have another chance in the future.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  July 30, 2021

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High Schooler Raises $12K to Help Homeless Veterans Across the Country Get Off the Streets

He decided to run the Marine Corps Marathon in October and hold various fundraisers to raise the money needed to help create the group home.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  July 26, 2021

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'Goal-Oriented' High School Students Design Wheelchair Adaptor for Dad to Take Newborn on Walks

Utilizing their problem-solving skills and a product called "Maker Pipe," the group of 10 students came up with a unique, safe solution for Jeremy and his son, Phoenix.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  July 22, 2021

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'The Art of Happiness': Stranger from Across the Country Helps CA Homeless Man Get Back on His Feet

The 59-year-old formerly homeless man is flourishing, and though he left his 'whole life behind in hopes of just finding a better life,' that better life has become reality.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  July 17, 2021

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Recovered Addict Helps Woman Get Into Rehab After She Admits to Stealing His Dog

He got a call saying that Darla might have been found - but deceased. As he waited for the heartbreaking confirmation, he got another call.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  July 12, 2021

Colorado's 17th Judicial District Attorney / Facebook

Girls Host Lemonade Stand to Raise Money for Family of Fallen Police Officer: 'What if That Was My Dad?'

When the girls hand-delivered their hard-earned cash to the chief of police, there were a few officers present who got a bit misty-eyed.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  July 9, 2021

WFAA / Facebook

Family Reunites Woman with Mother's Ashes After Finding Unique Heart-Shaped Pendant on the Ground

The small heart had an inscription on it that immediately led the family to believe someone might be missing the item.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  June 25, 2021

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Anonymous Diner Leaves 16K Tip for Entire Restaurant Staff on $37 Bill: 'It's Unbelievable'

The tip is the largest the bar and grill has ever received and was certainly appreciated by all the recipients.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  June 23, 2021

Chicago Police Superintendent David O. Brown / Twitter

After Seeing Kids Playing Basketball with Milk Crate, Officers Go Above and Beyond to Get Them Real Hoop

The boy, upon seeing the brand-new basketball hoop immediately shouted 'thank you!' and started bouncing up and down with excitement.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  June 23, 2021

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Bartender Uses Fake Receipt to Save Women from Being Hit on by 'Creep'

When two women simply trying to enjoy a night out were being harassed by a stranger, the bartender stepped in to help.

 By Garion Frankel, The Western Journal  June 22, 2021

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Teen Sets Out to Mow Lawns of 50 Veterans for Free in Honor of Late Grandfather: 'He Taught Me'

Nathan Adams wants to mow 50 yards, free, for veterans. So far he's finished six and has 20 more already on deck.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  June 18, 2021

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Sheriff's Deputies Caught on Camera Buying Shoes and Sandwich for Man Loitering Behind Gas Station

Barefoot and hungry, the man seemed a bit dazed in the video footage released from the deputies' bodycams.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  June 17, 2021

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Papa John's Executive Gifts 15-Year Employee New Car After Thieves Cause Old One to Be Set on Fire

The outlook seemed grim, but some kind people went to work to make sure Isaac Sanchez wasn't left destitute.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  June 17, 2021

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Teen Buys Abandoned Storage Units So He Can Return Contents to Original Owners

The news was such a relief to the woman that she broke down in tears expressing her gratitude to the young man who'd sought her out.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  June 11, 2021

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Pit Bull That Was Stabbed 7 Times Finds Loving New Home with Ex-Cop Who Saved Her

Now named 'Smoke,' the puppy is in a much better home than she was before, and Chambers has plans for her to become a therapy dog.

 By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal  June 6, 2021