PEOPLE via Colby Conklin / Facebook screen shot Meet the 82-Year-Old Woman Known as 'Mom' Who's Been Caring for the Homeless for 30 Years 'Mom' seems to suit her, several times over, as she's taken so many under her wing and encourages others to do the same. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal October 29, 2020
Mason City Police Department / Facebook screen shot Hero Police Dog Helps Find Missing Two-Year-Old Boy in Wooded Area Thankfully this story had a happy ending because of the swift actions of the responding officer and his dog. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal October 26, 2020
Scott Van Doormaal / Facebook screen shot Family Plans To Donate Over $2 Million Raised for Daughter's Lifesaving Treatment After Drug Company Covers Cost Novartis Gene Therapies randomly selected Lucy as a recipient of a covered treatment of Zolgensma - the family wouldn't have to shell out for the bill themselves. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal October 26, 2020
@MaxPreps / Twitter screen shot Paralyzed Teen Scores Touchdown During Football Game When Teammates Lead Him Into End Zone His parents, Troy and Kristina Sprik, are already proud of their son - but what he did with the help of his teammates made them even prouder. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal October 24, 2020
Irene Snyder FOX10 / Twitter screen shot Woman Battling Cancer Receives $60 and Note from Stranger: 'Best Thing That's Happened to Me' Her family has been very supportive as she's gone through chemo, and knowing they're not the only ones praying for her has given her a boost. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal October 22, 2020
Safe in Austin / Facebook screen shot Rescue Farm Helps Animals with Special Needs Find New Homes with Children with Special Needs It all started - as these things often do - with a single animal and a simple, but incredibly meaningful, lesson. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal October 21, 2020
KCRA News / YouTube screen shot 80-Year-Old Man Goes Into Canal To Save Driver from Sinking Car Steve Montelongo said he figured he was just in the right place at the right time and denied that he's a hero. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal October 17, 2020
KOIN / Video screen shot Homeless Person Reportedly Leaves Donation at Historical Society Damaged by Riots The note was simply signed by 'Oscar,' clearly someone who saw the damage and felt compelled to extend what generosity he could. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal October 16, 2020
Emily Puhi / Facebook screen shot Woman Snaps Photo After She Says Customers Stepped Up To Help Understaffed Restaurant Plenty of people commented to say how the friendly help was characteristic of the town and how heartwarming it was to see customers pitch in. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal October 13, 2020
Irishtown Fire Company / Facebook screen shot ; KOAT / Facebook screen shot Volunteer Firefighter Saves Life of Little Girl Trapped in Burning Home The whole ordeal was over within minutes, and as soon as he got her out, EMS was pulling up, so he left her with them. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal October 13, 2020
PhotoMIX Company/Pexels Locksmith Saves Woman's Life After Reading '911' Note on Her Hand After leaving, the locksmith called a friend who works for the FBI, and the friend told him to call the police right away. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal October 9, 2020
Dallas Police Department / YouTube screen shot Camera Records Harrowing Moment Cops and Strangers Team Up To Save Man Many lined up to throw water into the car, fighting flames as others struggled to free the man trapped inside. By Jared Harris, The Western Journal October 5, 2020
@JackPosobiec / Twitter MAGA Crowd Outside of Walter Reed Surprised with Shipment of Pizza from Mystery Buyer 'Someone from California ordered Dominos for everyone at the Walter Reed MAGA flash mob,' Posobiec tweeted. By Johnathan Jones, The Western Journal October 3, 2020
Diana Rigo Leal Gonzalez / Facebook screen shot College Student Saves Co-Worker's Life First Day on Job at Walmart Aguilera raced to the man, checking for a pulse. He found it, but it was slowing, so he started chest compressions. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal October 2, 2020
FOX19 / Facebook screen shot Mailman Hailed Hero After Helping Rescue Elderly Woman Along Route The best guess is that she fell Friday, which would account for the full mailbox. It's a miracle she lived through the weekend. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal October 1, 2020
Ken Dean / Facebook Little Boy with Cystic Fibrosis Had Wish Granted, Became Garbage Man for Day The photos say it all: Ethan's day as a garbage man will certainly stick with him for the rest of his life. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 26, 2020
Stantec / Twitter screen shot Bridge Inspector Rescues Dog Stranded Beneath Deck 120 Feet in the Air This was a tricky extraction that was wholly dependent on the skill of the rescuer and the cooperation of the pup. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 25, 2020
TLC Community Care / Facebook screen shot Young Man Breaks Down in Tears When He's Gifted Car The video, showing the young man crying and repeatedly saying 'thank you,' was posted on the center's Facebook page. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 25, 2020
@KSL_AlexCabrero / Twitter screen shot 89-Year-Old Pizza Delivery Man Surprised with Check for $12,000 After Becoming 'TikTok Famous' The Valdezes, who have over 60,000 followers on TikTok, have featured Newey in the past, and their viewers have fallen in love with him. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 25, 2020
Hospice of Lake Cumberland / Facebook Dying Father Gets To See Son Play Football One Last Time Thanks to Kindhearted Nurse His son, Cade, is a sophomore at Pulaski County High School, but their first game would be taking place over three hours away. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 23, 2020
Stockton Police Department / Facebook Kindhearted Officer Helps Safely Reunite Nonverbal Child with Autism with Family Parents of children with autism have especially voiced their gratitude and offered other helpful suggestions as well. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 19, 2020