Kim Cormier / Facebook Good Samaritan: One Woman's Act of Kindness Turns Homeless Man's Life Around If you ask David McDonald and Kim Cormier who has the better end of the deal, you won't get the same answer. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal October 2, 2021
@drewcoffman / Unsplash Touching Video Shows Bride Travels 800 Miles to Surprise Grandfather After Forced to Miss Wedding Natalie flew 800 miles to have that dance because her grandpa was incredibly important to her and she wanted to make sure he felt loved. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 26, 2021
Ryan Fournier / Facebook screen shot Video: Pilot Dedicates His Last Flight to 13 US Service Members Killed in Afghanistan, Passengers Cheer The Southwest Airlines pilot went viral after a video of him giving the dedication was uploaded to TikTok. By C. Douglas Golden, The Western Journal September 23, 2021
@CoachUrsulaHill / Twitter Thousands of High School Students Across the US Bow Their Heads to Pray in Unison Across America Wednesday, thousands of high school students met publicy to share their faith in a time of prayer. By Jack Davis, The Western Journal September 23, 2021
KCPQ-TV screen shot 22-Year Navy Veteran Gets Amazing Kidney Donation from Last Person He Expected It's unusual for someone to offer up a kidney without knowing the recipient, but she was ready to give the gift of health to a stranger. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 21, 2021
Unity Grove Elementary / Facebook screen shot Watch: School Custodian Shocked as Teachers Surprise Him with Car Not only was he overwhelmed with the generous gift, but unbeknownst to the teachers, an Impala was his dream car. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 20, 2021
SWNS / YouTube screen shot Man's Best Friend Now Has Wings: Wild Bird Befriends Man After Chance Encounter He made scrambled eggs for the bird, kept it safe and warm and ensured the creature made a full return to health. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 18, 2021
WINK-TV screen shot Young Girl Saves Neighbors' Puppy After Noticing Something Strange Coming from House Thanks to an 11-year-old girl's observation, quick actions and thorough description, Fiona was saved and the fire was extinguished. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 13, 2021
Freedom Bakery / Facebook Bakery Restores Confidence, Hope for Prisoners and Ex-Cons, Gives Them Jobs and a Second Chance at Life Freedom Bakery has become known not only for its unique staff and mission but also for its delicious artisan bread. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 13, 2021
Killeen Independent School District / Facebook Together Again: After Yearlong Deployment, Father of 3 Surprises Kids with School Visit While this wasn't Staff Sgt. Andy Patterson's first deployment, he says the familiar process doesn't make anything easier. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 10, 2021
Stark County Humane Society / Facebook Amidst Devastating Crash, Family Dog Disappears: Then an Incredible Reunion Lucy, who Brian Bratspis is calling a 'true survivor,' lost 20 percent of her body weight, but she was alive after five weeks on the run. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal September 7, 2021
Guinness World Records / YouTube screen shot 100-Year-Old Record-Setting Weightlifter Shares Her Secret to Staying Young: 'I Will Prove That I Can' The pandemic threw a wrench in the works, but now she's back at it, hitting the gym several times a week and planning to compete in November. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 26, 2021
Itza K. Cruz-Pantoja / Facebook After Death of 16-Year-Old Son, Family Donates His Medical Equipment to Others Facing Similar Conditions The Pantoja garage was still packed full of hard-earned medical equipment that they no longer had need of. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 24, 2021
Bodmin Police / Facebook Cat's Meows Alert Rescuers to Owner, 83, Who Fell 70 Feet Down Ravine: 'Piran the Cat Saved the Day' One little black cat named Piran has proven her undying loyalty to her owner after an accident that took place on Saturday. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 21, 2021
Senator Melissa Hurtado / Facebook Age 7 Girl Battling Deadly, Incurable Condition Made Honorary Firefighter: 'This Was My Dream All Along' On Tuesday, at a well-attended ceremony, 7-year-old Penny Saltray was sworn in as an honorary firefighter. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 20, 2021
Washington Metropolitan Police Dept. / Facebook screen shot Rookie Cop Saves 9 Lives in Her First Year on the Job: She Understands 'Policing Is About Helping People' Brandt works in an area with a lot of gun violence, providing many opportunities for her to draw on her medical training. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 17, 2021
KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas / YouTube screen shot Las Vegas ER Nurse Volunteers in the Hospital on Her Off Days, Brushing and Braiding Patients' Hair Brooke Johns makes a habit of going to the hospital where she works during her time off to pamper patients who could use a little kindness. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 17, 2021
Fancy Cats & Dogs Rescue Team / Facebook Furry Adoption Program Pairs Senior Cats with Senior Citizens Who 'Just Want Companionship' At least 56 shelters across 35 states beside Virginia offer similar programs for their older adoptable pets. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 13, 2021
CBS Evening News / YouTube screen shot 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
Gary Miracle Dos / Facebook Florida Man with No Arms or Legs Set to Compete in 2-Mile Run: 'Say I Won't' He doesn't want people's pity. He's able to see the blessings in his situation, though most people would be blinded by loss. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 11, 2021
Rapid City Police Department / Facebook 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